Javier Sanz Borras, male, 60
Ref 11621
| Nationality: | Spain |
| Currently based in: | Vinaròs, Spain |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 14400 ocean miles / 7500 coastal miles |
| I am highly experienced ocean going sailor with 25 years of sailing. I crossed the Atlantic from Martinica to Cadiz in April 2012 and have never looked back. I am most alive when at sea and am looking forward to fitting in as many sailing experiences as I can. I'm newly retired after a 33 year career as a Firefighter. In the Fire Service I specialized in helicopter mountain rescue and I’m a member of the Inshore Boat Rescue Service. I’m proactive when it comes to safety, I’ll be continually monitoring the safety of the crew and the vessel. I own a yacht in Vinaros but I am looking for adventures away from home. I'm a Scuba Diver and bowman for yacht racing in Vinaros, as well as being easy going, hard working, trustworthy, funny and adventurous. I love traveling and it’s ever so hard to get me tired. I have experience in fixing and maintaining yachts and enjoy carrying out any maintenance that is required on a vessel. I would have to confess my weakness being my love for food. We can luckily match my eating with my skills in the Galley. I am most definitely up for any challenge! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | No restrictions. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 14400 / Coastal: 7500 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Camper & Nicholson 55 | Corsica/Corsica | 130 | Watch-leader | 6 | Corsica Classic |
| 2023 | Beneteau Oceanis 423 | Spain/Italy | 650 | Watch-leader | 3 | Imdependent |
| 2022 | Beneteau Oceanis 423 | Corse/Spain | 450 | Watch-leader | 4 | |
| 2021 | Camper & Nicholson 55 | Cabo Verde/Açores | 1400 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent |
| 2019 | Hallberg-Rassy 36 | Spain/Spain | 800 | Watch-leader | 3 | Independent |
| 2018 | Wauquiez Pilot Salon 41 | Iceland/Canada | 2000 | Watch-leader | 3 | Independent |
| 2017 | Jeanneau Sun Odissey 449 | Norway/Netherlands | 1300 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent |
| 2016 | Farr 52 | United Kingdom/Portugal | 1000 | Watch-leader | 7 | Independent |
| 2016 | Discovery 55 MK II | Portugal/Spain | 1500 | Watch-leader | 6 | Independent |
| 2015 | Grand Solei 50 | South Africa/Brazil | 4000 | Watch-leader | 4 | World ARC |
| 2012 | Beneteau Oceanis 50 | Martinique/Spain | 4000 | Watch-leader | 6 | |
