Claus lavdal, male, 49
Ref 102355
| Nationality: | Denmark |
| Currently based in: | Viby J, Denmark |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| As an adult Danish sailor, I aspire to fulfill my longheld dream of crossing the Atlantic before I reach the age of 50. I eagerly anticipate the extended voyage, the tranquil night watches, and the mesmerizing azure waters of the Caribbean. At Schneider Electric, my team develops software for servicing data centers, and they will capably handle responsibilities during my absence. I am married and have three older children, aged 15, 18, and 20. Our home is a small house in Aarhus, Denmark. I maintain my fitness through running, strength training, and spinning. Standing at 187 cm tall, weighing 85 kg, and being a non-smoker, I prioritize a healthy lifestyle. Fluent in both English and Danish, I take pleasure in cooking and baking delightful sourdough bread. I am eager to engage in a collaborative working environment where everyone actively contributes to daily watches and duties. Expectations • Well-organized ship • Atlantic crossing in November 2024 and cruising in the Caribbean until Christmas time • Easy ability to go diving from the ship in the Caribbean Certifications • Certificate of Sailing Proficiency (2002) • Certificate of Competency as Yacht Master 3rd class (2024) • SRC certificate (2024) • First Aid (2024) • UTD Open Water Diver (2024) Experience • 20 years of sailing (sailing dinghies and keel boats from 22ft to 48 feet) • 5 years of teaching basic sailing to kids • 10 years of competitive racing (Albin Express - Primarily fore decker) • Multiple +48-hour nearshore sails • Multiple days at sea with nights at anchor • Multiple week-long trips as Captain of chartered boats with family and friends | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 3000 |
| 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 | |
