Richard Hurley, male, 50

Ref 43862

Nationality: United States
Currently based in: , United States
Looking for: Caribbean; Central & North America; South America;
Experience: 2000 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles
Easy going, understanding, kind, guy with an fine, but respectful edge for seriousness. My friends say I have a heart of gold and more loyal than their dogs. I've been on an alternative path for the last 7 years of my life. I am neither political nor religious but respect your views as long as you don't try to share and impress them on me. I've been sailing a few years now part time, and in 2020 bought my own boat and have been sailing full time since. I'm divorced, and not looking for any complications in life, enjoying my space and freedom, so lady's please rela, only sailing and have a good time. I have taken the 101, 103, and 105 ASA classes and have been crewing for a few years. I have some experience in ocean sailing and have done a couple smaller passages in Asia, but of course would love to have crew with even more experience to teach me a few tricks. I'm not in a hurry at all, one thing I've learned is that wanting the boat to go faster is normally inviting problems into your life. Low and slow with low expectations leads to happy smiles when the plan goes well.
Smoking: non-smoker
Relationship status: single
Dietary requirements: I am plant based, thsts not to say I wouldn't eat a fish we caught...just not into filling my body with conventionally raised animals. I am actually a pretty good cook, some of my chef friends would call me a chef... But none the less food should be a celebration of life and bring you health and smiles. Thee are more spices, oils and vinegars on my boat than a normal person would have in a house. I've lived 20 years overseas and my diet consist of Indian and Asian influence primarily.
Languages: English; Spanish; Chinese mandarín
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Richard’s Sailing Experience

Number of years sailing: 4 to 9
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 1500
Nights at sea: 1-10
I have experience as: Crew
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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
Steer a compass course x
Keep lookout/watch-keeping x
Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib x
Reefing x
Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes x
Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea x
Anchoring and handling anchors x
Cooking at sea x
Using dinghies with outboard motors x
Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics x

Other nautical or cruising skills

Using VHF radiox
Diesel engine maintenancex
Outboard engine maintenancex
Repairing or making sailsx

Other nautical or relevant qualifications

Qualification Awarding Level Year
Basic keel boating, costal navigation, and basic cruising ASA 101,103,105 2016
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Voyage History

Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
2016 37 Jaoan/Korea 1000 Crew 3
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