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ughmo2000 · 05-11-2012, 17:44

55 year old retired firefighter/paramedic seeking short term cruising, boat sitting, or delivery positions world-wide.

Clean, responsible, easy going. Non-smoker, social drinker, no drugs.

I don't know it all, but have sailed five trans-ocean crossings, the entire east and west coasts of the US and Mexico, Great Lakes, ICW, Gulf, Bahamas, VIJ's, Hawaii, Vancouver Is., Ireland, Iceland. Sloops, cutters, ketches, catamarans, and trawlers. Sail to 50', power to 55. Single and twin screw. Good knowledge of navigation, diesel and gasoline engines, boat 12v and plumbing systems, cruise prep, daily maintenance, provisioning, and can even cook a bit. Can catch, clean, and cook fish too! Have all my own gear, stand my own watches.

CV and extensive references available.

Cliff

**capngeo** · 05-11-2012, 17:46

As a retired FF/PM myself, I can attest to the culinary abilities of the profession!

paulandharm · 05-03-2013, 16:12

Cliff,
I was just wondering if you are around or fairly close to the Great Lakes?

nolandinsight · 05-03-2013, 16:17

You guys are my heroes. I'm a FF/PM who can just see retirement coming over the horizon. Can't wait to join you on the high seas!

Tim

Jack Little · 06-03-2013, 10:16

Are you still looking for travel. We are at Puerto Morelos, MX on our Islander 36 sloop. Retired couple headed for Rio Dulce river in Guatemala. Need a third hand to get through overnight travel locations. If interested how soon are you available and what will you need?
Jack

Southern Belle · 06-03-2013, 17:51

Will be sailing around FL coasts, Keys and Bahamas the rest of the spring. If interested, dial sbelle at frontier dot com.

ughmo2000 · 06-03-2013, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulandharm

Cliff,
I was just wondering if you are around or fairly close to the Great Lakes?

Hi Paul,

Actually yes, I'm in the bluewater sailing Mecca of Indianapolis.

Cliff

ughmo2000 · 07-03-2013, 05:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by nolandinsight

You guys are my heroes. I'm a FF/PM who can just see retirement coming over the horizon. Can't wait to join you on the high seas!

Tim

Hang on Tim, your right around the corner! But I'll tell ya brother, I still think about the job every day and would go back tomorrow.

But I like sailing too! Best of luck!

John Galt · 07-03-2013, 17:14

Sounds like a washed up hose-dragger to me'

nolandinsight · 07-03-2013, 17:50

Washed up, maybe... I'm hell on wheels in the kitchen though, and there's not a rookie alive who can beat me to the dinner table!

John Galt · 08-03-2013, 03:45

The best part of my career was spent in the day room and around the kitchen. Oh yeah, and somebody hire Cliff, he's one of a kind and you'll have a friend for life...

ughmo2000 · 08-03-2013, 06:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Galt

Sounds like a washed up hose-dragger to me'

Hey, good cooks get priority when choosing a long passage sail!

nolandinsight · 08-03-2013, 08:21

You got that right!

CMiles · 28-03-2013, 16:47

Departure from Honolulu to Saipan planned April 5 or 6. 35-40 day passage if you are interested. Volunteer position and will need to get yourself to and from the boat. If winds send us south, will make a stop in Federated States of Micronesia. If not, straight across. Send me you contact info if interested in getting out of the cold for a month or two. Saipan is home port, and crew is welcome to hang for a while and enjoy Saipan.

Cheers,
Chris