Stefan Gashus, male, 61
Ref 32034
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | St Petersburg, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| I am a USCG Master Captain as well as an ASA Sailing Instructor and RPBA Power Boat Instructor in South Florida. I own a Beneteau 373 sailboat and am open to consider most paid captain or crew opportunities... | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| ASA Advanced Coastal Instructor | American Sailing Assoc | Instructor | 2016 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2018 | Hunter 36 | St Petersburg,Fl/Pass Christian, MI | 450 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2016 | Beneteau 373 | St Petersburg,Fl/Key West | 220 | Captain | 3 | |
| 2016 | Jeanneau 54 DS | Grenada/Florida | 1600 | Crew | 3 | |
| 2002 | Beneteau 373 | Victoria BC/Seattle WA | 200 | Captain | 3 | yacht racing |
