rick konter, male, 72
Ref 48835
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | ingleside, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; |
| Experience: | 50 ocean miles / 100 coastal miles |
| I was a young Sailer until I turned 19, but then , life and family made me a land lover. Over the years I have had a few good sail boats to escape to, from small cats to a nice 29 foot morgan which sailed for several years in the Chesapeake bay. Now retired and wanting the feel of the wind and the sea. I think I could be called an able seaman and handy engineer. I'm pretty useful. With a backround in mechanical systems including engine and electrical. there are very few things i can not fix. A lot like a MacGyver. I can even cook some simple meals. don't let the years on this sea dog put you off too much ; very healthy and as they say only as old as you think you are. So, I ignore time and don't wear a watch. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | not-say |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 50 / Coastal: 100 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| 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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| 2000 | 29 foot morgan | virgina beach/maryland | 100 | Captain | 3 | no::::day sailing |
