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DMM-Venteaux
- 66, US
- United States
- Checked in 3 days ago

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NationalityUS
Age66
GenderMale
Fluent languages English
Basic knowledge of German
Qualifications 1st Aid
ASA Basic Keelboat
ICC Power/Sail
Long Range Radio Certificate
RYA Day Skipper Practical
RYA Day Skipper Theory
RYA Yachtmaster Theory
Safety at Sea/Sea Survival
Safety Boating Course
Short Range VHF / GMDSS
PADI - Advanced Open Water
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
Sea Miles 500 - 2,500

I listed my O’Day 37 specs (in Northern California) but I also have a Beneteau Oceanis 390 on the east coast. …and then a Baltic 38 came available so I have that which I’ll bring to Europe in June. I will get a slip in Hamburg for friends to watch over and use until I can wrap things up here in the states. I will spruce up and sell the Beneteau.

Delivering the Baltic and Beneteau to their winter storage traversing the East River were both great experiences.

As for my background, I finished a career as a Naval Officer and pilot. I have about 2.5 years underway on large vessels, was an XO afloat, a Safety Officer, Training Officer, Watch Officer and also a small boat officer on a 25’ RHIB. The Marine Rescue Consultants/ USCG syllabus with the RHIB was five months in length. My shipboard and aviation firefighting was done by the USN. I hope to complete my Yacht master Ocean later this year once I’ve met the prerequisites.

I’m self sufficient, and I believe I am easy going and calm during emergencies. I welcome friendship, knowledge and camaraderie of others.

As a single parent I became a reasonable cook, and caregiver. I take good care of my vessel. I am glad to assist with building each other’s skills and experiences.

Our exchange student once told me my jokes were terrible but my sense of humor was very funny. I think she was generous.

The option to come and sail locally before deciding is welcomed. I’ll be in Maryland from April until June.

Vessel

TypeSailing Yacht
Make/modelBaltic 38 DP
Length38 feet
Berth7
Language spoke aboardEnglish
Boat descriptionI’m taking my Baltic 38 to Hamburg in June. It is a true racing/cruising hybrid. The rigging reflects its racing prowess and the interior its cruising desirability. She has a substantial suite of excellent sails. Instruments include a wind package, SOG, GPS , Auto-pilot, depth, and MFD’s. I will be installing and upgrading this spring. It will have SAT comms and/or HF. It has EPIRB’s, emergency and first aide supplies, tools, spare mechanical components, fluids, belts and impellers; a jump pack, a backup predator inverter generator, outboard, dinghy and life raft. With a 7’2” draft she is stable in the seaway and has an 8.9 knot hull speed. There is an aft Captain’s cabin that sleeps two, a private forward V-birth that sleeps two, plus a single and a double settee in the salon. There is a single head/shower aft in the starboard side. I will go to the boat in April and start prepping it for the transit. I will haul it out near Annapolis so I can repaint the hull, check the zincs and through hulls. I will then go bow to stern to check all the onboard systems The boat is already in excellent condition but will apply my due diligence. Weather of course will determine the departure date and length of our trip but I’m shooting for the first half of June to avoid the hurricane season. The current plan is to hop to Bermuda, then Azores, and then the continent. This specific boat was built in Finland based upon the hull number. I will be ‘parking‘ the boat with friends before returning stateside.

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Good company

I really enjoyed this adventure. I helped David get his sailboat through New York City and across the bay to Atlantic Highlands. David is a good communicator and easy to work with.

25th Sep 2024