Resume of Sailing Experience
Please complete for all Bareboat Charters and FAX or MAIL it to Florida Keys Sailing
Name of skipper: ___________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State:________________ Zip: ___________
Home Phone: _________________ Business: ________________ Cell: ________________
Vessel requested: 30 34 36 50 Maximum wind: 0 -10kts 12 -15kts 16 -25kts Any
Do you own a sailboat? Yes No Size and Type: _____________________________
How many years have you been sailing? _____________ Days per year? ______________
Smallest boat sailed? _________ft. as Captain as Crew Days sailed? ______________
Largest boat sailed? __________ft. as Captain as Crew Days sailed? ______________
Most experience as a Captain was gained on (size and type): __________________________
Days sailed: _________ Any night sailing experience? Yes ___________ times No
Experience gained on: Lakes Rivers Great Lakes Tidal Bays
Coastal Offshore
What is your highest Sailing Certification?_________________________________________
From what school? ____________________________________ When? _______________
Please list separately, any and all boating courses, US Sailing or ASA Sailing Certifications
USCG Captains Licenses or other valid Marine Related Endorsements you currently hold.
Have you had a marine insurance claim within the last three years? Yes No
If yes, please attach the complete details on a separate sheet.
Have you ever
Made a passage or cruised for 2 or more days? No Yes
When?_________________
Sailed out of sight of land? No Yes Where? ____________________ When? __________
Anchored a boat overnight? No Yes How many times? __________ 1 or 2
Anchors set?
Cruised the Florida Keys? No Yes The Virgin Islands? No Yes
Bahamas? No Yes
Sailed in tidal waters? No Yes Anchored in a strong wind or current? No Yes
Ever docked a boat of more than 34 under sail? No Yes Anchored w / sails ? No Yes
Highest winds ever encountered under sail: ___________(KPH) Largest seas? _______ft.
Have you ever Bareboat Chartered before? No Yes Please provide that information:
Charter Company: ______________________________ Boat size: _______ft.
Location: ________________________ When? ___________ # Days: _______
Charter Company: ______________________________ Boat size: _______ft.
Location: ________________________ When? ___________ # Days: _______
Here are some practical sailing questions for you
1: In your opinion, will a 34 mono-hull sloop perform at its best and definitely tend to sail much faster when the leeward toe rail is riding in or very close to the water? No Yes
2: What indicates when a sailboat is overpowered and how would you correct that symptom?
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3: In these wind conditions, while returning home, you need to go upwind against a good current for awhile. Circle what you feel would be your best solution to insure the safe arrival of your boat and crew.
0 -10 kts: 150% Genoa, 135% Genoa, 100% Jib, Storm Jib, Full Mainsail,
Reefed Mainsail
Double Reefed Mainsail,
and or Motor with no Sails, Motor with these Sails.
12 -15 kts: 150% Genoa, 135% Genoa, 100% Jib, Storm Jib, Full Mainsail,
Reefed Mainsail Double Reefed Mainsail,
and or Motor with no Sails, Motor with these Sails.
16 -20 kts: 150% Genoa, 135% Genoa, 100% Jib, Storm Jib, Full Mainsail,
Reefed Mainsail Doubled Reefed Mainsail,
and or Motor with no Sails, Motor with these Sails.
21 -25 kts: 150% Genoa, 135% Genoa, 100% Jib, Storm Jib, Full Mainsail,
Reefed Mainsail Doubled Reefed Mainsail,
and or Motor with no Sails, Motor with these Sails.
I certify that I am experienced and confident in all aspects of handling and operation of the size boat I requested, including theoretical and practical knowledge of seamanship, coastal navigation, piloting, and Rules of the Road. I can safely and competently command such a vessel in the wind and sea conditions which I have indicated.
Skippers Signature: ________________________________________
Date:_____________
Florida Keys Sailing
2470 Dolphin Dr. Marathon, FL 33050
305-289-9519 Eves. 305 -731-8105 Days
FAX: Attention Marcy Reed: 305-743-7012