Paul Heaton, male, 66
Ref 61755
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Oriental, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 200 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| Retired Contractor with a passion for sailing. I own 2 sailboats a Jeanneau 40 in Oriental NC and a Pearson 28 Lake Gaston NC. I’m interested in ocean sailing opportunities with more experienced cruisers to assist, gain knowledge, experience, meet new people and see new places. If you need an additional crew member for a cruise, crossing or a segment please contact me. I’m easily available on the mid atlantic coast of the US but willing to travel to and from the right opportunity. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 200 / Coastal: 2000 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
