Paul Britton, male, 63
Ref 45954
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Houston, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 5000 ocean miles / 2500 coastal miles |
| I have a passion for sailing that has driven my life choices as I approach retirement from the business world. A world cruising life is in the planning stage and the boat is purchased. I started planning for this life by obtaining my USCG Captain License (50 GRT Masters), becoming an ASA instructor and racking up many offshore passages and professional yacht deliveries. I enjoy teaching and often combine ASA instruction with yacht deliveries. I have had the the great privilege to help many students, friends and crew achieve their Sailing Vision. I own a Jeanneau 379 and actively sail and race her in both offshore and Bay regattas. I am an engineer and can troubleshoot and fix most boat stuff (if I have the right tools). I have a lot of offshore heavy-weather experience. I can take a Captain or watch leader/crew role. Hoping to cross the Atlantic this year prior to taking delivery of my own yacht in South Africa in July 2022. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5000 / Coastal: 2500 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Instructor | American Sailing Association (ASA) | 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 214 | 2018 |
| Captain License (Ref No: 3615523) | USCG | 50 GRT Master | 2015 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2021 | Discovery 55 | St. George, Bermuda/Horta, Azores | 1900 | Watch-leader | 4 | Delivery |
| 2021 | Beneteau 45 | New Orleans, LA/Kemah, TX | 325 | Captain | 6 | Delivery |
| 2021 | Jeanneau 49 | Isla Mujeres, Mexico/Sarasota, FL | 480 | Captain | 3 | Delivery |
| 2020 | Beneteau 30 | New Orleans, LA/Fairhope, AL | 325 | Captain | 4 | Delivery |
| 2020 | Jeanneau 49 | Kemah, TX/Isla Mujeres, Mexico | 850 | Captain | 4 | Delivery |
| 2020 | Jeanneau 509 | Key West, FL/Kemah, TX | 900 | Captain | 3 | Delivery |
| 2020 | Ericson 39 | Portland, ME/Newport, RI | 350 | Watch-leader | 3 | Delivery |
| 2020 | Ericson 39 | Cape Canaveral, FL/Nantucket, MA | 1000 | Watch-leader | 3 | Delivery |
