Bill Cullen, male, 70
Ref 1147
Nationality: | United States |
Currently based in: | Tampa, United States |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 100000 ocean miles / 200000 coastal miles |
References with recent skippers and ARC staff. Racer and cruiser in good physical shape. Much experience. Easy to get along with. Will help you with planning if needed. Can teach cruising skills. I can cook, fix stuff, fair mech and elec skills, would make good crew on ARC Rallies. No shared expenses please. See my website www.thebookofsail.com for more info about me, and my experience. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | married |
Dietary requirements: | None, and I can cook. |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 100000 / Coastal: 200000 |
Nights at sea: | 50+ |
I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
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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 | |
Outboard engine maintenance | |
Repairing or making sails | |
Using radar |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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Author/Speaker | SSCA, GLCC, Boat Shows and Clubs | 2021 | |
ASA Instructor | American Sailing Association | 204 | 2020 |
International Safety At Sea Certification | US Sailing | 2018 | |
USCG 100 Ton Master | US Coast Guard | Master | 1971 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2021 | Up to 63 feet | All over the World/Trans Pacific, Trans Atlantic, Med, Carib | 20 | Watch-leader | 4 | WCC Rallies too |
2021 | Beneteau | Charleston/Tampa | 1200 | Captain | 3 | |
2021 | Island Packet | Tampa/Key West | 500 | Captain | 2 |