Nikolaas Huygens, male, 48
Ref 53150
| Nationality: | Belgium |
| Currently based in: | , Belgium |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 4000 coastal miles |
| Hi, I'm an enthousiast hobby sailor looking for crew for some adventure & curious to meet new people. My first experinces sailing were with my dad in Holland when I was 8 or something, from 16 i captained charter boats in Holland, Turkey, Croatia. Bought my actual boat and sailed it from belgium to where I am now in Cartagena, Spain. Happily married & 2 kids. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 4000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | X Yachts X46 | Faro/Cartagena | 0 | Captain | 1 | |
| 2022 | X Yachts X46 | Oostende/Faro | 0 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2021 | X Yachts X4.3 | split/split | 500 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2020 | Dehler CR41 | Monnickendam/Oostende | 0 | Captain | 4 | |
