Fred Coels, male, 53
Ref 39738
| Nationality: | Belgium |
| Currently based in: | Bredene, Belgium |
| Looking for: | Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| Hello, i'm a 49 year young guy. When younger I travelled with backpack through Africa and the Middle East. Later I setteled down starting trainig dogs for many years. Since I stopped doing that I started sailing (always wanted to do that, but never had the time). Came to the conclusion I simply love it, whether at the North Sea or somewhere else. i'm a non smoker. Second hobby is cooking. Hope to see you and share good moments. Be safe and fair winds. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None, love to eat and because i'm belgian, love a beer in the harbour. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Zeeuwse Zeezeilers | CWA1 | 2018 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Beneteau Oceanis 40 | Vlissingen/Norderny | 600 | Crew | 2 | |
| 2019 | Grand Soleil 43 | yrseke/Petershead | 1000 | Crew | 4 | |
| 2019 | Northkaper 43 | Kos /Kos | 300 | Crew | 4 | |
| 2018 | beneteau oceanis 40 | vlissingen/Honfleur | 350 | Crew | 2 | |
| 2018 | Beneteau Oceanis 40 | Vlissingen/Nieuwpoort | 80 | Crew | 2 | |
