Nicholas Preller, male, 63
Ref 31105
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Currently based in: | Swakopmund, Namibia |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 1069 ocean miles / 100 coastal miles |
| I am passionate about Yachts and Sailing. I have been sailing since I was eleven years old. My wife and I have done our SAS Competent Crew, Day Skippers ticket, Maritime Radio Telephone Operators License, ICC and have sailed the Greek Islands to gain experience and build up sea miles. At 55, I have taken early retirement and we are currently in the process of looking for a 40ft Bavaria, still in fair condition; to sail as long as we can. We still have so much to learn, but are looking forward to the journey. We are in the process of moving to our 2nd home in Swakopmund, which is a 25 minutes drive to the port of Walvis Bay. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | Mostly Vegetarian. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 46 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1069 / Coastal: 100 |
| Nights at sea: | 2 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
