Henry Gazay, male, 56
Ref 34212
| Nationality: | France |
| Currently based in: | Miami, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 18000 ocean miles / 3500 coastal miles |
| Franco-American, living in the US. Been sailing since young age and owned a boat for 20 years. Participated in World ARC 2021, on a my 47 Fountaine Pajot "ELDORADO". Had to stop in Polynesia waiting for Australia to re-open after Covid. Now planning to connect back to WARC 2023 in Australia. My friends and family will join on different legs, but I am looking for crew interested to help skippering for parts or the entire trip. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None - although prefer gluten free |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 18000 / Coastal: 3500 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Catamaran 47 | Brisbane/Darwin | 1800 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2022 | Catamaran 47 | Tahiti/Brisbane - Australia | 3500 | Captain | 0 | |
| 2021 | Catamaran 47 | Miami/Tahiti | 7000 | Captain | 6 | WARC 2021 |
| 2020 | Catamaran 47 | Newport/Canadian Border | 600 | Captain | 5 | |
| 2020 | Catamaran 47 | Miami/Newport | 1200 | Captain | 5 | |
| 2020 | Catamaran 47 | Canada/Miami | 2000 | Captain | 6 | |
| 2016 | Monohull 54 | Antigua/Martinique | 250 | Crew | 8 | |
| 2012 | Catamaran 45 | USVI/BVI | 400 | Captain | 8 | |
| 2010 | Catamaran | St Lucia/Panama | 1200 | Crew | 6 | Arc |
