Date men and women from United States / Alaska / Seward, 47 year old

Date someone special from United States. I enjoy getting out and exploring just as much as I like relaxing at home. I recently spent time working on my vw van and then driving it to the Arctic Slope to pick up a friend who biked there from Florida. Now I am content to do some projects at home.
I work as a merchant marine on oil tankers and occasionally as a sea kayak guide in my off time. I used to work as an art director in the publishing world. I did that for years before I realized I did not like sitting at desks behind computers. And I have helped with a couple of documentaries about kayaking the Inside Passage.
I like to think I don't have predefined ideas of who I want to be with, but the truth is I am looking for somebody who is self sufficient and independent but is all about getting out and doing things together. I have learned to embrace hypocracy, and expect to find it in others. I love a self determined woman who is set in her ways and still gets distracted by something cool or fun.
I am at sea a lot, but then I get lots of time off to travel and work on projects at home. And I am currently finishing school for a maritime license upgrade. I do pretty well on my own, but it would be nice to find somebody to explore with.

Meet people from United States. Fun for all in the car, on the floor, down the street, up a path, down a trail, over a log, under a tree, over a rock( a big rock), in a valley, havin lunch, during a break, at a stop light, in the park, on a table, under a table, in the tub, in the shower, back seat of a car, bus, truck or van.