Espen Brandt-Kjelsen, male, 45
Ref 57519
| Nationality: | Norway |
| Currently based in: | Nesoddtangen, Norway |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 100 ocean miles / 500 coastal miles |
| Hello, my family and I are planning to sail around the world. To be able to do this I am looking to learn from others who are more experienced than me. I am interested in long passages and ocean crossing. I am certified, fit and very easy going. Happy to contribute to travel expenses and I cover my own transport cost. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 100 / Coastal: 500 |
| Nights at sea: | 0 |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Deck Officer class 5 | D5L (similar to RYA Costal) | Norwegian Maritime Authority | 5 |
| International Certificate of Competence | ICC | Norwegian Maritime Authority | 0 |
