NEIL HALVORSON, male, 65
Ref 26184
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Birmingham, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| I am a recovering lawyer, a USCG Licensed captain and FAA certificated pilot. I'm fun loving, adventurous, team focused, chill and fun. I have advanced mechanical skills and I have considerable blue water experience including: one Atlantic crossing as mate aboard an '06 Lagoon 420 (ARC Europe 2018); and as captain of a Catalina 42 on a 2018-2020 trek from San Diego, CA down the Baja, across the Sea of Cortez, south to and through the Panama Canal and north through the Caribbean to Gulf Shores, AL. I soloed the last 630 mile leg from Cancun MX to Alabama USA. I have solid references. I get along with everyone, I’m considerate, helpful and courteous. Looking to meet like minded sailors for travel and adventure, contribute to and live the cruising lifestyle. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | I try to limit gluten in my diet. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Catalina 42 | Panama City RP/Colon RP | 73 | Captain | 6 | Panama Canal Transit |
| 2018 | Catalina 42 | Mazatlan/Colon RP | 2500 | Captain | 2 | none |
| 2018 | Catalina 42 | San Diego/Mazatlan MX | 1500 | Captain | 2 | none |
| 2018 | Lagoon 42 | Tortola/Portugal | 2500 | Crew | 5 | ARC |
