Eric Van der Schilden, male, 57
Ref 48549
| Nationality: | Netherlands |
| Currently based in: | Schinnen, Netherlands |
| Looking for: | Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; West Africa & South Atlantic Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| I have rekindled my sailing passion about 10 years ago and have been passionate about it ever since. After somewhat of a drought due to COVID I am looking for an opportunity to make longer passages. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | Vegetarian is my preference, but I am flexible and will eat along with whatever is on he menu. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
