Paul Lemmens, male, 46
Ref 43540
| Nationality: | New Zealand |
| Currently based in: | Auckland , New Zealand |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 3000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| Hi, I'm a New Zealander with a passion for yachting and now living the dream sailing with my family back from Europe to New Zealand on our 2015 Hanse 455 we named Veni Vidi Vixi (I came, I saw, I lived). I've sailed my whole life - growing up sailing with my parents, personally owned several yachts and very active racing in what ever country we've lived in. My best racing years were definitely being part of the crew of Akatea, a Cookson 50 we raced in Auckland, New Zealand. We won loads of races/series in a very competitive fleet (including TP52s). I've been crew on dozens of overnight long distance races. Now, I am behind the wheel of my own yacht and its been a really great experience getting VVV all set up for this voyage home including watermaker, radar, safety equipment, lots of different sails (130% genoa, code 0, furling gennaker, mainsail, all new 2020). VVV has proven to be a fast and comfortable cruiser - easily sailed short-handed with all lines to cockpit and reliable BnG equipment. My family (my wife, twins aged 7yrs and daughter aged 8yrs) have all thoroughly enjoyed cruising VVV since early 2020 and are now super keen to cross their first Ocean!!! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Advanced sea survival, Offshore medical, ICC | Miscellaneous | 2019 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2020 | Hanse 455 | Croatia/Gibraltar | 1500 | Captain | 5 | |
| 2012 | Davidson 55 | Fiji/Auckland | 1300 | Crew | 6 | |
| 2012 | Davidson 55 | Auckland /Fiji | 1300 | Crew | 12 | |
