richard Deeran, male, 70
Ref 32164
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | PORTLAND, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; |
| Experience: | 26550 ocean miles / 15000 coastal miles |
| I have been sailing since I was a teenager. It was always a dream that I get top quality “blue water boat” and sail her to beautiful places. I’ve been fortunate. In 2010, while I was still running my software company, I took the leap and got a Chuck Paine designed Able 42. I showered her with time and money, keeping her in great condition. Over 11 years, we did a two seasons in the bahamas, two winters in the BVI and an awesome trip up to the top of Nova Scotia. And, of course, lots of coastal cruising in my backyard - the coast of Maine. I sold my company in 2018 and decided a bigger boat to live on and enjoy more far off places was in order. In 2020, I took delivery of a virtually new Amel 50 in Antibes France. We did three season in the Med and just recently returned to the Caribbean via the ARC 2023 Las Palmas to St Lucia Rally. Cruising Corsica, Italy, Greece, Croatia and Spain was amazing. Some thoughts on my sailing philosophy: I strive of a collaborative and collegial experience for everybody. I will always be learning. Sailing optimal is ideal - flat, fast and just the right sail combination (someday we will achieve our polars). When making long passages, best to slow it down at night Talk through all maneuvers. No drama and few surprises. Great food is key. My boats will have the just right amount of the best equipment and every item has its place I love when everything is tidy and properly cleaned/ polished. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 26550 / Coastal: 15000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 1988 | Sloops | 21 offshore trips (happy to share resume)/ | 26 | Captain | 3 | Mostly solo; 1 ARC rally |
