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PaulG1215
- 62, United States
- 40ft 2011 Lagoon 400
- Checked in 9 months ago

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NationalityUnited States
Age62
GenderMale
Fluent languages English
Qualifications ASA Advanced Coastal Cruising
ASA Bareboat Chartering (Intermediate Coastal Cruising)
Sea Miles 500 - 2,500

I’ve been sailing the Great Lakes since 2017. My home port was Petoskey, MI, until 2022, where I then moved to Tampa, FL.

I’ve sailed across Lake Michigan, safely navigating through squalls and fog, on my monohull which I still have (yep, I now have two boats…). I also spent 2 weeks sailing in the Sea of Cortez, which is where I fell in love with open ocean sailing

I recently retired (young) from the IT industry and I am very lucky to have lead, mentored and worked alongside many talented people, from all walks of life. I love people, adventure, working together as a team, and I’m very calm under pressure. Easy-going yet passionate about safety, having fun and enjoying life.

I’m also an avid photographer, scuba diver (technical certifications through Normoxic Trimix), love to ride motorcycles, and a former private pilot.

Vessel

TypeSailing Yacht
Make/model2011 Lagoon 400
Length40 feet
Berth4
Language spoke aboardEnglish
Boat descriptionFortunata is a 40’ catamaran outfitted with RayMarine electronics and fully redundant autopilots. She boasts brand new Yanmar engines (~310 hours each), multiple sails for all conditions, a Plastimo Life raft, propane stove and oven and 4 cabins, each with its own head/shower. I purchased the boat in September, 2022, after she completed her most recent transatlantic trip from France to Curacao. She is a very capable, fast sailing boat, very light for her class and an absolute dream to helm.

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Amazing experience in the ABCs with Paul!

I just finished a weeks-long trip with Paul on his beautiful catamaran where we sailed the ABC islands. This was my first catamaran experience and Paul was willing to go above and beyond to teach me everything from sailing techniques, to maintenance, to cooking a perfect pan-seared snapper for dinner. He was very patient with my questions, and I left feeling comfortable to sail a catamaran by day and by night. Every time I came up with something that I would like to do, Paul would put in extra effort to make it happen. An overnight sail, cliff-jumping, snorkeling, going up the mast, we did it all. Paul is very energetic, loves exploring new places and trying new things. He is very generous and kind, and we had many unexpected adventures on the water and on land. If you are interested in learning or improving your free-diving or scuba technique Paul is the captain for you. I achieved an extra 10 feet of depth within my first few days on the boat! As a female crewing alone, Paul made sure I felt safe and comfortable at all times, and I really appreciated the balance of fun, comradery, and having quiet time and personal space. There is plenty of room for relaxing on Paul's boat (which he keeps in immaculate condition), so choose one of 50 spots to read your book or enjoy the sunset. I will sail with Paul again any time and plan on doing so in the future. Thanks Paul!!

4th May 2023

sara_p

Incredible time with a great Bloke

Had an amazing few weeks in Bonaire with Paul on his beautiful Catamaran. Paul has mastered the skill of adventure and relaxation, as some days were spent free diving and sailing, whilst others were spent relaxing on the beaches. Paul was very considerate of my space and independence, and was always up for an activity. I learnt more from Paul in 3 weeks than I could’ve ever imagined going into this adventure and I’m sure anyone who joins Paul down the line, will too. Couldn’t recommend more highly I know I will remember Paul’s generosity and this trip for the rest of my life.

19th Apr 2023