Scott Vanover, male, 56
Ref 32154
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Tampa, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| Hello Fellow Sailors! Hello All, we are excited to be taking delivery of a Lagoon 46 at the factory in France. Leaving France approx. Sept 2019. We do not have a strict plan or time table, this will depend on who is aboard and for how long. We are open to suggestions from those with experience. Initial thoughts are to marina hop/anchor along the coast of France, Portugal and Spain and cruise the Med until time to cross the Atlantic. We would cross at some point after Nov 15th, possibly on the ARC. We haven't registered for the ARC yet, because there could be potential delays in the boat being delivered. We are waiting until we get a bit closer time-wise. If there are still slots available on the ARC and the schedule works out, that might be a fun way to go. Otherwise, we will cross the Atlantic with 5-6 other catamaran owners that are also taking delivery of new Lagoons. After the crossing, Monica will depart to return to school, and I will continue to Florida. Spend February in Florida and then off to the Caribbean with friends and possibly you! If we decide that you will stay aboard for some of the Caribbean cruising, you are welcome to hang out at our home in Florida with us or stay on the boat. Lots of possibilities. Personality and chemistry among crew is a must, so ideally we would spend a week or so sailing in the Med prior to the crossing. I'm frequently in the EU so there would be opportunities for us to meet in person, or at minimum on Skype, prior to a commitment from either of us. I'm retired, fun-loving, just goofing off and enjoy sharing adventures with like-minded people. Ideal crew easy going, flexible, has a great sense of humor and can transfer some of their sailing experience and skills to us. Must have blue water sailing experience (because we don't). Large powerboat experience and have cruised Cuba and the Bahamas extensively. Chartered 3-4 catamarans in Florida, BVI etc. We are not complete beginners, but we need someone with real world experience. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | none, strictly non-smoking |
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| Number of years sailing: | less than 1 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 1500 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | New to sailing |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| 10+ years large power boating experience new to sailing | 0 | ||
