Robert Fritsch, male, 70
Ref 51466
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Chino, CA, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 20000 ocean miles / 500 coastal miles |
| My name is Russ I have a lifetime of boating experience from ski boats to chartered 50-foot mono hulls and power boats. I have completed multiple crossings including the Atlantic and several crossings of the Pacific. I have also undertaken several delivery trips up and down the East Coast of the US and have done so in all types of weather and in spring, summer and late fall. I have traveled in the Caribbean, Fiji, Samoa, Western Europe and Mexico and considerable travels around the U.S. I am now fulfilling some of my life's ambitions to be on the sea. I am a PADI certified Advanced Open Water diver with experience in both cold and warm water but I far prefer the warmer water (who wouldn't). I hold several certifications from US Sailing. I have considerable experience with mechanical, electrical and radio/electronics systems and possess a USA, FCC General Class Radiotelephone Operators license in addition to multiple US Sailing Association certificates. I feel confident in my mechanical and electric trouble shooting skills. I am a power boat owner and have completed over 20,000 nm at sea since 2016. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 20000 / Coastal: 500 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| International Proficiency Certificate | US Sailing | Certification | 2017 |
| Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver | PADI | Certification | 2008 |
| Basic Keelboat | US Sailing | Certification | 2004 |
| Basic Cruising | US Sailing | Certification | 2004 |
| Bareboat Cruising | US Sailing | Certification | 2004 |
| General Class RadioTelephone Operators License | United States Federal Communications Commission | General Class Radio Operator | 1985 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | Outremer 51 | Whangarei, New Zealand/Vuda Point Marina, Fiji | 1 | Crew | 4 | Delivery |
| 2021 | Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 | Puerto Chiapas, MX /Puerto Vallarta, MX | 945 | Engineer | 3 | Delivery |
| 2021 | Lagoon 42-2 | Annapolis, MD, USA/Fort Pierce, FL, USA | 900 | Crew | 3 | Delivery |
| 2019 | Morelli and Melvin MM50 | Nassau, Bahamas/Gibson Island, MD, USA | 1 | Crew | 3 | Delivery |
| 2019 | Jeanneau 44 Deck Salon | Marsh Harbour, Bahamas/Portsmouth, RI, USA | 1 | Captain | 3 | Delivery |
| 2019 | Lagoon 400 | Le Marin, Martinique, FWI/Port Salerno, FL, USA | 1 | Crew | 3 | Delivery |
| 2019 | Island Packet 38 | Vuda Point Marina, Fiji/Honolulu, HI, USA via Apia, WS | 3 | Crew | 2 | Delivery |
| 2018 | Jeanneau 44 Deck Salon | Isla Mujeres, MX/Fort Lauderdale | 502 | Crew | 4 | Delivery |
| 2018 | Jeanneau 44 Deck Salon | Beaufort, NC, USA/Portsmouth, RI, USA | 561 | Crew | 4 | Delivery |
| 2018 | Jeanneau 44 Deck Salon | Portsmouth, RI, USA/Marsh Harbour, Bahamas | 1 | Crew | 3 | Delivery |
| 2018 | Outremer 51 | Malago, Spain/Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | 785 | Crew | 3 | Delivery |
| 2018 | Outremer 51 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SP/Grenada | 2 | Crew | 5 | Delivery |
| 2017 | Passport Royal Passport 43 | Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas/Jamestown, RI, USA | 1 | Crew | 3 | Delivery |
| 2017 | Beneteau 46 | Honolulu, HI, USA/Oceanside, CA USA | 2 | Crew | 4 | TransPac race return |
| 2016 | Dufor 455 Grand Large | La Paz, MX/La Paz, MX | 90 | Crew | 6 | Sailing trip with friends |
| 2008 | Moorings 433 | Oyster Pond,St. Martin, FWI/Oyster Pond, St. Martin, FWI | 90 | Captain | 4 | Family Trip |
| 2006 | Moorings 434``` | Oyster Pond, St. Martin FWI/Oyster Pond, St. Martin FWI | 110 | Captain | 6 | Family Trip |
| 2004 | Moorings 403 | Tortola/Tortola | 70 | Captain | 5 | Family Trip |
