Ted Vander Wiede, male, 64
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| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | New Orleans, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 200000 ocean miles / 50000 coastal miles |
| See profile at Bluewateroffshorecruising.com Ahoy Shipmates, we are a married couple with many years of sailing experience including 2 Panama Canal crossings ( Ted is a Captain100 certified who has been living on his boat since 2001, sharing his musical talent and teaching skill along his Journey sailing around the World ) looking for a Pacific Ocean Passage, sharing our experience and skills, on a boat with like-minded cruisers fellows. Ideally , departing from WEST COAST of USA or MEXICO preferably, heading towards the Pacific Islands within the next months, but open to any sailing opportunity. We are presently in New Orleans, while our sailboat , a Cape Dory 40 is stuck in Vanuatu and our goal is to sail closer towards her and be ready when the borders will open again, even if it means having to wait in French Polynesia or Fiji . If you are looking for a trustworthy crew/skipper to contribute to the safety and enjoyment of your Pacific crossing, we would be happy make contact us and discuss. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 200000 / Coastal: 50000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
