Philippe Giffard, male, 69
Ref 16986
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Stamford, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| I have sailed mostly in Brittany, France one of the area in the world with very strong currents Started sailing age 15 420 , 470 .505 Hobie Cat 16 Dart 18 Prindle... Amoung the first to start windsurfing in France I crossed the gulf of biscaye as skipper age 22 on a 30' monhull ( Lorient - la Coruna Spain) , sailed several years in the B.V.I as skipper on 35' monohull and the last 3 years , 47' Catamatan ( Leopard 47) Sailed in Spain, England , Race Cowes Dinard several years. I have a HC 18 US and French passeport Looking for ARC transatlantic as a crew member cost sharing unpaid position | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | none I like also cooking ! |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
