Stephen Mott, male, 63
Ref 47527
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Goodyear, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; North Pacific Islands; South East Asia & East Asia; South Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 400 coastal miles |
| Retired nuclear engineer, world traveler, cyclist, photographer and adventurer. I have visited nearly 50 countries. Seeking to enjoy my retirement exploring more of the world and especially the South Pacific on my sailing yacht, SV Neutron. Expecting to settle in Southeast Asia after sailing across the Pacific. Who would like to come along for the adventure? | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | No onions! |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 400 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
