William Hotaling, male, 62
Ref 1205
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Albany NY, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 500 coastal miles |
| 20+ Years sailing some coastal, mostly inland, Sailed various regattas on the Great Lakes, Lake Champlain. Sail some coastal on fiends boat in the Boston Bay area. Not much offshore experience, but many years lake sailing. Can cook. Easy going, good natured, and mechanically inclined, can fix most anything. Currently Sail a Hunter 28.5. Looking for opportunities to get in some coastal and sea miles. Quick study, and willing to learn most anything. Easy going flexible, and willing to travel to get to a boat. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | No allergies, no special needs. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 500 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2018 | Prout 31 | Long Island NY/Chesapeak Bay | 300 | Watch-leader | 2 | |
