Franklin Linder, male, 68

Ref 57759

Nationality: Switzerland
Currently based in: Basel, Switzerland
Looking for: Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands;
Experience: 1600 ocean miles / 12000 coastal miles
Not too young anymore, but well experienced sailor, cruising and racing. Sailing in D,F, E. Prof. Electronic Engineer, Handyman. Looking right now specifically for a participation in the Las Palmas - Mindelo part of the ARC+ 2023.
Smoking: non-smoker
Relationship status:
Dietary requirements:
Languages: English; French; German;
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Franklin’s Sailing Experience

Number of years sailing: 10+
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 1600 / Coastal: 12000
Nights at sea: 11-49
I have experience as: Coastal Skipper
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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
Steer a compass course x
Keep lookout/watch-keeping x
Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib x
Reefing x
Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes x
Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea x
Anchoring and handling anchors x
Cooking at sea x
Using dinghies with outboard motors x
Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics x

Other nautical or cruising skills

Using VHF radiox
Outboard engine maintenancex
Repairing or making sailsx

Other nautical or relevant qualifications

Qualification Awarding Level Year
Swiss Coastal Certificate (BSchein) CCS 0

Voyage History

Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
1975 26-50ft Diverse -> /Diverse 13600 Watch-leader 1 Cruising and racing
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