Skyler Dixon, male, 39
Ref 50273
Nationality: | United States |
Currently based in: | Huntsville, United States |
Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; South America; |
Experience: | 250 ocean miles / 250 coastal miles |
My wife and I sold our house in St Augustine, FL and moved to Huntsville, AL so she could pursue a job opportunity here. The sale of our house has given me the luxury to pursue my goal of gaining more passage making and open water sailing experiences with the hopes of one day turning it into a career. Worst case scenario I meet a bunch of like minded people, gain a bunch of sailing knowledge and have a really good time along the way. I was a finish contractor (custom cabinets, built ins) for 8 years with a year of geographic information systems (what I studied in college) before we left St Augustine. I was an organic farmer before all of that and consider myself a very capable person with a lot of different and unique skills. I would consider myself a competent and proficient sailor and I'm a fast learner who's easy to get along with. I enjoy cooking and have knowledge of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and other culinary styles with diet restrictions and allergies. I personally have no dietary restrictions or allergies. - United States Marine Corp Infantry Veteran - Honorable Discharge - Bachelor's Degree Geography and Urban Planning - Florida State University | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | married |
Dietary requirements: | None |
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Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 250 / Coastal: 250 |
Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
I have experience as: | Crew |
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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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ASA 101, 103 and 104 | American Sailing Association | 2015 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2023 | Hallberg Rassy 53 | Marina Puerto Real, Puerto Rico/Ft Lauderdale, FL | 1000 | Crew | 4 | |
2022 | 28 | St Petersburg, FL/Marco Island, FL | 200 | Crew | 2 | None |
2013 | Formosa 41 | Venice, FL/Venice, FL | 300 | Crew | 4 | None |