Simon Piccolin, male, 31
Ref 48824
| Nationality: | France |
| Currently based in: | , Fiji |
| Looking for: | South Indian Ocean; South Pacific Islands; Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands; |
| Experience: | 1300 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| Hi! After sailing up from New Zealand, I'm currently in Fiji, looking to join a yacht going west (ideally Australia or New Caledonia). On the long run, I'm looking to reach Mauritius Island. -> I'm happy to pay for travel expenses. A bit about myself: I'm a strong sea enthusiast and ever since childhood I've always been captivated by this massive amount of spirited water. I started with small boats with my dad (Dart18 cat and RS500 dinghy) to learn the ropes and also did a bit of cruising around my home region, Brittany. Then I fell for surfing and kitesurfing during my studies (I studied naval architecture and material science) and most of my freetime went into them rather that boat time. Hence I didn't spent as much time as wanted on yachts until last year. After travelling New Zealand in 2020, I found a position as a deckhand for a sailing charter during the 36th America's cup and I had the chance to crew on a old ACC80 (NZL68), taking clients out to watch the races. I then kept working on boats, doing odd jobs and deliveries and finally found a boatbuilding position (building a 42-foot full carbon cruising cat). I then crewed on a 45' yacht (a Davidson 45 - NZ design and built) up to Fiji where I am now. Please don't hesitate to contact me or ask questions. I can also provide reference if needed. May the weather be with you. Simon | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | None. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1300 / Coastal: 1500 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Offshore Medical Training | Oceania New Zealand | basic | 2022 |
| Sea Survival Training | Coastguard New Zealand | Advanced | 2022 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | 45 | Napier, NZ/Vuda, Fiji | 1300 | Crew | 4 | Independent |
