smeg smith, male, 46
Ref 15830
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | san Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 5000 ocean miles / 8000 coastal miles |
| G'day Shipmates!! Young at heart and healthy Brit here, wishing to join your fine yacht for any areas of crewing you might need. In the past owned and captained a Pearson P39 also an O-Day 35 in the Chesapeake, USA, had a Soling 26ft race boat in Puerto Rico, where I currently reside (also back and forth to Europe). Then I purchased a Formosa 41 yet sadly lost her in Hurricane Maria, so, of course, needed another and actually then purchased 2 Lagoon catamarans (410 and 400) after Irma in BVI. I've constantly worked on them, added new engines, sold one 2 years ago and now the other just sold. So I know a bit about all workings and necessary fixing of boats but now alas 'boat-less!'. Over the years, I have cruised and raced in many areas of the planet, I think I could be a helpful, clean, tidy, quiet, chill addition to your sailing plans. I have been a roadie and in the music business for 35 years to top bands and theatre productions, now I am a band and production manager to touring artists, yet need to sail whenever off the road -available now with lots of stories to tell! No addictions or taking any medications, a beer here and there works though. I do prefer a less meat greener (when possible) healthy diet and enjoy cooking, yet I eat any diet plans or no-plans. Thanks for reading, hopefully, I could be an asset to your crew needs, being a competent experienced sailer (yet always eager to learn more). I hope we might be able to get on the water together soon. Cheers!! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | No restrictions, yet prefer when possible to eat less meats and more greens, healthy. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5000 / Coastal: 8000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| 0 | |||
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2024 | Leopard 45 | Martinique/St Martin | 710 | Watch-leader | 3 | n/a |
| 2023 | S&S Mono | Puerto Rico/Florida | 1200 | Watch-leader | 3 | no |
| 2020 | 35ft O Day | Virginia/Florida | 1200 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
| 2018 | 100 ft 90 year old wooden sailing schooner | lisbon/canary Islands | 850 | Crew | 4 | |
| 2002 | 55ft custon catamaran | st Lucia/Antigua | 680 | Crew | 4 | |
| 2001 | many monohulls and cats | worldwide/worldwide | 6000 | Captain | 2 | |
