Richard Tremblay, male, 59
Ref 59662
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Tatti, Italy |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 6000 coastal miles |
| Hi, I am a father of 3 (all adults now), with a partner. I am a mechanical engineer, and I stopped my professional activities at 57 years to dedicate my time to do what I've always enjoy doing, which is volunteer work, teaching, scuba diving, sailing, hiking and camping. I am lucky to be in perfect health, no medical condition, no medication. I keep fit by eating well, exercising and doing many physical activities that I enjoy. I enjoy good food, good wine, good music and good company. I was told many times that I am easygoing and very easy to get along with. I am a Canadian citizen, live 6 months per year in Italy and 6 months per year in Montreal (Canada). I speak French, English and Italian. I am a very calm man, react very well under stressful situations, don't need much sleep and I have never been seasick, although I am fully aware that it will most probably happen one day. I am a very good swimmer. I have advanced sailing certification (skipper) from Sail Canada, as well as CPR and 1st aid up-to-date certification from the Red Cross. My partner sails with me but she does not like long journey, or to be too far from the coast. I own a Dufour 40 Performance 2003. I can do all type of work on sailboats, cars and houses (mechanical, engine, woodwork, electrical, plumbing). I know my sailboat inside out, and I have done many works on it (installing auto pilot system, water maker system, etc.). I have done night sailing, weeklong sailing without going to a marina, a few sailing journey alone, sailed in stormy conditions, etc. I am looking to expand my skills by getting out of my comfort zone and sailing with more knowledgeable and more experienced sailors than myself. Bonne journée ! Have a great day ! Buon giorno ! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 6000 |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
