Frederik Meyer, male, 25
Ref 49378
| Nationality: | Switzerland |
| Currently based in: | Bern, Switzerland |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 5000 ocean miles / 800 coastal miles |
| I'm a young and enthusiastic sailor from Switzerland. I started sailing as a child on my grandfathers catamaran by spending every summer in the german parts of the North Sea. By the age of 6 I was competing in dinghy regattas all over Europe (mainly in an Optimist and a 29er). After turning 15 I started training the youth in our club, which I have been doing ever since. Even though I spend most of my sailing journey competing in dinghies, I never really felt satisfied with only doing regattas and as soon as could, I started organizing my own cruising journeys. Now, with a treacherous Atlantic crossing under my belt I feel ready for the next adventure. I'm currently studying psychology in Bern which allows me to be quite spontaneous with my sailing voyages. So don't hesitate to contact me :) | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None (preferably vegetarian, but not necessary) |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5000 / Coastal: 800 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Hochseeschein (Swiss Certificate of Competence for Ocean Yachting) | Swiss Yachting Association | 2024 | |
| Segelprüfung der Kategorie D (Swiss sailing certification) | Schiffahrtsamt des Kantons Bern | 2020 | |
| Bootsführerschein der Kategorie A (Certification for boats with am engine over 6kW) | Schiffahrtsamt des Kantons Bern | 2017 | |
| Sportbootführerschein See (Skipper certification for german waters) | Frederal Republic of Germany | 2016 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 ds | Antigua/Belfast | 4960 | Watch-leader | 5 | |
