Thomas Boucher, male, 66
Ref 10147
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Chicago, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| Single, athletic male looking for sailing opportunities. Both racing and cruising. Presently racing and cruising the great lakes. Most comfortable at the bow position, but willing to work where needed. I have my captains license, scuba diving rating, and I work in the aviation field fulltime. I have competed in many long distance races. The Mac race on the great lakes. Ive also competed in the Heineken Regatta the last few years on the boat Altair. They are listed on this site. Please feel free to contact the Skipper, Emmanuel to find out about me. I am able to bring additional crew if they are needed and I have time to plan. Please feel free to email me with any questions. Thanks, look forward to hearing from you. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | I have no dietary restrictions. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 3000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
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| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| captains license | 0 | ||
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2018 | sailboat | San Diego /Cabo | 850 | Watch-leader | 6 | |
