Mathias Rüggeberg, male, 61
Ref 9484
| Nationality: | Germany |
| Currently based in: | Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 30000 coastal miles |
| I am an experienced sailor, Yachtmaster Ocean and skipper of yachts up to 60ft. seeking to sail in a nice Crew. Careful operator of all ship equipment, including navigation, watch going and radar, engine and weather monitoring. Attentive crewmember. Excellent etiquette, leadership and communication skills. I started sailing with my parents when I was seven years old. I have over 40,000 nm and 50 years experience on Sailing and Motor Yachts, Monohull and Catamarans. Area: Mediterranean, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Great Britain, English Channel and Channel Islands, France, Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Baltic Sea, River Elbe, North Sea, Mallorca, Madeira, Canary Islands, European Inland Waters. I am looking forward hearing from you, best regards, Mathias | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 30000 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Master of Yachts of up to 200gt on commercially and privately registered yachts | RYA | 2018 | |
