Kimmo Kortelainen, male, 47

Ref 35146

Nationality: Finland
Currently based in: Vantaa, Finland
Looking for: Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands;
Experience: 2500 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles
I am a 42 years old man from Finland. I have been sailing for over 20 years and I was for a long time dream to sail across the Atlantic. 2019 I went to ARC-Race and we won the race. It was great sailing experience and hope that in future those experiences will come again.
Smoking: non-smoker
Relationship status: married
Dietary requirements: no dietary restrictions
Languages: English; Finnish
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Kimmo’s Sailing Experience

Number of years sailing: 10+
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 2500 / Coastal: 10000
Nights at sea: 50+
I have experience as: Captain (Offshore)
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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
Steer a compass course x
Keep lookout/watch-keeping x
Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib x
Reefing x
Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes x
Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea x
Anchoring and handling anchors x
Cooking at sea x
Using dinghies with outboard motors x
Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics x

Other nautical or cruising skills

Using VHF radiox
Using radarx

Other nautical or relevant qualifications

Qualification Awarding Level Year
Cevni license 2002
Coastal Shipper Licence Finnisch sailing association 2000
SRCradio license (GMDSS) Telecommunications Administration Centre 0

Voyage History

Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
2019 Oyster 48 Las Palmas/Saint-Lucia 2500 Crew 12 ARC
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