charlie casey, male, 70
Ref 11292
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | chattanooga, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
| I'm familiar with sailboats, having saied in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and the Greek Isles, most with an experienced captain. I have completed sailing courses up to and including coastal navigation. I know enough to realize that I need to know a lot more. I'm looking to cross an ocean in 2020, will consider east or west. I'm fit and healthy and have always been comfortable on a sailboat. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 1000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
