Nick Bender, male, 46
Ref 36623
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Little River, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; |
| Experience: | 200 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
| I've recently retired early from the Fire Department and I have lots of free time. Here are some notes about me: Born and raised in Indiana I now split time between Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Bradenton Beach, Florida. 41 Years Old Married for 16 Years I run our small travel agency and teach SCUBA diving now I've been sailing for over 10 years Boats I've owned 15ft/4.5m with Cuddy Cabin 24ft/7.3m Day Sailer 33ft/10m 1988 Hunter 333 Fire Boat Captain (Not USCG, but I'm working on it) 28ft/8.5 Silver Ships (Aluminum) dual 300HP Outboards Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) PADI Open Water SCUBA Instructor with the following specialties: Deep Search and Recovery Dry Suit Full Face Mask Enriched Air Dive Against Debris Night USCG Captain's Licence in Progress I've completed my 6-Pack (OUPV) Class Partway through my Masters Class Next will be Sailboat Endorsement American Sailing Association - ASA101 Former Mechanical Engineer | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 200 / Coastal: 1000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
