Thomas Shaw, male, 63
Ref 34387
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Virginia, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 6000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| Hi, I'm an experienced sailor seeking a berth on a well-found monohull doing the 2019 ARC or ARC 1500. I have over 30 years of sailing experience in everything from Lasers to mini-maxis. I currently race dinghies out of the Severn Sailing Association in Annapolis and crew on ocean races. I've run a 50 foot racing boat in the Caribbean, served as a navigator on several long distance races, and crewed on numerous other ocean races (N2B, A2N, A2B, M2H, SORC, etc.). I've also chartered boats in the U.S. and BVI's. For the ARC 1500, I may be available for some boat prep in the Chesapeake Bay area. ISAF/Safety at Sea certified, certified diver, mechanically inclined, easygoing, and in good health. Resume available upon request. I'll be in the UK in early August 2019 for the Fastnet Race if you'd like to meet. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 6000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| 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 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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| ISAF Safety at sea certified | ISAF | 2017 | |
| Basic Diesel Mechanic | Annapolis School of Seamanship | 2016 | |
| Coastal Navigation | US Sailing | 2015 | |
| Certiifed Diver | NASDS | 1984 | |
