Ted Fullerton, male, 66
Ref 40632
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Media PA, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 50000 coastal miles |
| I have been sailing since I was 3 days old. Most of my sailing has been in New England. Most recently, I’ve been single-handing in the Caribbean. Now, I’m looking for a sailing partner to help me return to the US, MA. I plan to join the Salty Dawg flotilla, leaving USVIs early to mid-May, either - Island-hopping to Bahamas then up the coast to Charleston - Or making a fast passage directly from USVIs to New England | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 50000 |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
