Scott Sloan, male, 59
Ref 42549
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Houston, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; South America; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| Objectives: I am looking for additional offshore sailing experience as crew. I am comfortable with solo watches, night sailing, cooking and supporting boat maintenance. I am an enthusiastic sailor who is keen to learn and have experience on monohulls and catamarans. Available for multiple week long journeys. Vaccinated for Covid 19. Summary Sailing Experience: • Gulf of Mexico: Crew on delivery of Beneteau 343 from Galveston TX to Venice MS (~300 NM). 2020. • Grenada and Grenadines: Crew on training yacht. 2020. • Croatia: Bareboat skipper of Hanse 50. Cruise around islands of central Croatia. 2014. • Solent, England. Bareboat skipper for racing weekend. Beneteau First 40.7. 2012. • West Coast, Scotland. Crew on training yacht. Westerly Oceanlord 41. 2010. • Firth of Clyde, Scotland. Bareboat skipper of Jeanneau Sunfast 39. 2006. • Solent, England. Crew on training yacht. Sigma 38. 2004 • British Virgin Islands. Bareboat skipper of Beneteau 38. 1998. • Florida Keys. Bareboat skipper of Hunter 30. 1985. • US/UK. A large number of days sailing and racing smaller boats (Laser, Laser 2000, 420s, Wayfarers, Tartan 33) Maritime Qualifications: • ASA 103 Coastal Skipper. Fountain Pajot Lucia 40. Grenada. 2020 • ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising. Grenada Fountain Pajot Lucia 40. Grenada. 2020 • ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran. Grenada Fountain Pajot Lucia 40. Grenada. 2020 • RYA Yachtmaster (Theory). Solent, England. 2012 • RYA Coastal Skipper (Theory and Practical). Westerly Oceanlord 41. Scotland 2010 • RYA Day Skipper (Theory and Practical). Sigma 38. Solent, England. 2004 Other Information: • Hobbies include cycling, running, golf and diving. • Non-smoker, no tattoos, married | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 3000 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Bareboat Cruising | ASA | 104 | 2020 |
| Cruising Catamaran | ASA | 114 | 2020 |
| RYA Yachtmaster (Theory) | RYA | 2011 | |
| Coastal Skipper | RYA | 2008 | |
