Matt McCann, male, 65
Ref 1903
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Annapolis, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; |
| Experience: | 12000 ocean miles / 80000 coastal miles |
| Sailing since the 80's, from dinghy racers to owning 2 sailboats. Easy-going manner but requires emphasis on safety and teamwork | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 12000 / Coastal: 80000 |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Sloop - HR43 | Buzzards Bay, MA/Rockland, ME | 175 | Captain | 2 | SDR Maine Rally |
| 2018 | Sloop -HR43 | Guadeloupe /BVI | 200 | Captain | 2 | No |
| 2018 | Sloop - HR43 | BVI/Annapolis, MD | 1500 | Captain | 2 | No |
| 2017 | Sloop - HR43 | Hampton/Antigua | 1600 | Captain | 4 | Salty Dawg Rally |
| 2016 | Sloop - HR43 | BVI/Bahamas | 600 | Captain | 2 | No |
| 2016 | Sloop - HR43 | Bahamas/Annapolis, MD | 750 | Captain | 2 | No |
| 2015 | Sloop - HR43 | Hampton VA/BVI | 1500 | Captain | 4 | C |
| 2014 | BVI/FL / MD | 2000 | Captain | 4 | Independent | |
| 2013 | SLOOP 45 | VA/BVI | 0 | Captain | 4 | 1500 |
