Johnny Bäck, male, 27
Ref 12545
| Nationality: | Sweden |
| Currently based in: | Uppsala, Sweden |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 5000 ocean miles / 20000 coastal miles |
| I’m a retired teacher in physical education and outdoor activities. Kayak instructor, skin diving instructor and sailing instructor. I’ve been sailing for more than 50 years. Racing both offshore and costal races. I have buildt two sailingyatchs, one in steel and the other in polyester. I have certificate for: VHF, oceansailing, radar. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5000 / Coastal: 20000 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2017 | Dk46 | Barcelona/Valetta | 750 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
| 2013 | Svan 52 | Gran canarias/StvLucia | 3200 | Crew | 10 | ARC |
| 2010 | Dufour 35 | Portsmouth /Stockholm | 1100 | Captain | 4 | |
| 1980 | Maxi 95 | Nice/Kos and back | 2500 | Captain | 4 | |
