Robert Osborn, male, 68
Ref 49221
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Essex, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 15000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| I sail between the North East US to the Caribbean every season and have sailed to the Bahamas, Cuba and from Key West to Eastern Maine many times. I have more than 15,000 ocean miles, mostly within the last ten years. I currently serve as the president if the Salty Dawg Sailing Association that runs the largest rally from the US to the Caribbean every fall along with several other smaller rallies. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None, but I don't like overcooked limabeans. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 15000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| 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 | |
