Ray Gordon, male, 64
Ref 69785
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Idaho Falls, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 30000 coastal miles |
| Love Sailing!! Owned a 30 ft CheoyLee sailboat in Southwest Florida for over 35 yrs. Extensive sailing throughout the Keys, Bahamas, Upper Caribbean, Cuba and 2 trips down the eastern U.S. Many years ago, I crewed on a 50 ft C&C (Insanity) in the Gulf Stream races. Business took me away from the ocean to Idaho for the last 12 years until my recent retirement and now I want to fulfill a longtime "bucket list" by sailing in the ARC!! Yes, I am a senior but am in VERY good health and will pass any required physicals (Played in USTA National Tennis Finals last 3 years). I would be solid and reliable crew, doing what is asked with no drama. Good Health, Ray Gordon | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | No restrictions Eat fairly healthy. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 30000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2006 | 30 ft sloop | Ft Myers Florida/Nassua Bahamas | 420 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2005 | sloop | Ft Myers, Fl/Havana, Cuba | 200 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2002 | sloop | Norfolk Va/Ft Myers Fl | 1200 | Captain | 3 | |
