Ben Fagnot, male, 44
Ref 36802
| Nationality: | France |
| Currently based in: | Malmö, Sweden |
| Looking for: | Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 2500 coastal miles |
| Hi, I am Benjamin (Ben) a 40 years old french designer living in Sweden since 2006. I have my own boat an Albin express and do a lot of solo sailing in the Baltic region. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | I eat everything (except a funny allergy to chocolate) and love to cook |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 2500 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Day skipper | RYA | 2014 | |
| VHF certificate of competence | RYA | 2014 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| January 0 | Albin express 27ft | 2016/now | 2000 | Captain | 0 | |
