Ronalds Griskevics, male, 55
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| Nationality: | Latvia |
| Currently based in: | Paulshafen, Latvia |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 3000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| Offshore captain, sailing everything from kiteboards and ice yachts to 50+ft cruisers. Running sailing school for 13 years. Technically advanced, can fix almost everything on board. Have crossed Atlantics as a skipper, now looking forward to crossing the Pacific as a crew member in a nice company, or, if necessary, to deliver a boat with my crew. Love wind, sea, sunrises, sunsets, music, literature, talks and a relaxed atmosphere. Easy to live together with:) | |
| Smoking: | smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | No restrictions |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3000 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
