Patrick Donahue, male, 78
Ref 15451
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Groningen, Netherlands |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2500 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| Born in Indiana but spent more years in Quebec City, Canada. Have also live 9 years in Turkey, 6 in China, 5 in Europe and else where. I am an easy going family man with 3 children and a Dutch wife. I am curious, responsible, like mechanics and cooking and keeping things tidy. I bought an old Istanbul ferry boat, converted it to a comfortable live aboard and sail across the Black Sea, up the Danube to Holland and then down to south of France. I've sail the Baltic to Amsterdam, the Scilly Islands, U.K. to Spain, Morocco to the Canaries and all over the Greek, Turkish and Cebu, Philippines coasts. In 2020 I sailed the Dalmatian islands in Croatia. I'm in good physical condition, a problem solver and an optimist. I'm looking for a competent, congenial captain with a trustworthy yacht. I will pay my way and share cooking, maintenance and all other duties. I am looking forward to sharing the good and challenging times and the nights at sea. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | No allergies or food limitations. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2500 / Coastal: 5000 |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2020 | sail | Split/Dalmatian islands | 300 | Crew | 2 | |
| 2019 | sail | Auckland, N,Z./Around North Island, N.Z. | 400 | Crew | 4 | |
| 2018 | sail | Pireas Greece/Greek Islands | 400 | Crew | 4 | |
| 2016 | sail | Germany/Stockholm | 400 | Crew | 2 | |
| 2015 | Sail | Denmark/Amsterdam | 400 | Crew | 3 | |
| 2014 | outrigger | Dumagatti Philippines/Cebu | 200 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2010 | sail | Portsmouth U.K./Malaga Spain | 1200 | Crew | 3 | |
| 2003 | sail | Singapore/regatta | 100 | Crew | 4 | |
| 1997 | Motor | Canal du Midi/Lyons, France | 400 | Captain | 1 | |
| 1995 | Motor | Amsterdam/Canal du Midi | 1200 | Captain | 1 | |
| 1994 | motor | Istanbul/Amsterdam | 3000 | Captain | 1 | |
| 1992 | Sail | South of Turkey/Tukishe and Greek islands, Black Sea, Marmaris Sea | 1500 | Crew | 4 | |
