Johannes Helsen, male, 73
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| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Saint Petersburg, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 24000 ocean miles / 6700 coastal miles |
| Johannes "Jopie" Helsen, Started sailing on the Kaag Lakes in Warmond, Netherlands in 1950's. Started ocean racing in 1962 in St Petersburg, Florida, USA and sailed in FORA, MORC and was the youngest sailor at the time in SORC, the international Southern Ocean Racing Conference which, back in the 60's, 70's and 80's was one of the most famous series at the time. Started designing and building boats in 1970 and built over 2,000 sailboats under the Montego, Helsen and Dutch Craft names. Started the Sailor’s Wharf Yacht Yard in 1978 www.sailorswharf.com which is being run by my great management team. Have cruised the Bahamas, Caribbean and Race 7 times to Mexico winning the 2018 monohull class. Joined the World ARC 2019 in St Lucia and sailed halfway to Mackay, Australia and dropped out to support my partner in SKY with her battle against lung cancer. The goal is to rejoin the World ARC 2020 in Darwin, Australia to finish the 2nd half of the world arc. SKY is sailing as a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. www.svsky57.com Looking for sailors to compliment the crew and hopefully will enjoy a great adventure. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 24000 / Coastal: 6700 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean Sailing) |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
