Stefan Karlsson, male, 60
Ref 60298
| Nationality: | Sweden |
| Currently based in: | Täby, Sweden |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; South Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| Sailing >100 days per year mostly in 40 ft. Quite alot of ILCA (Laser) to stay in shape and DN IceBoat in the winters. Recent years primarily Racing, weekly in local races and some World and/or European Championships per year. in the past moire cruising with friends and family. Most recent achievements: - Öland Runt Aug 2023: Line Honor with team Wetjob Racing, Farr 400, am member of the core team with the role tactician and helm. - Fastnet Jul 2023 - Best boat from Scandinavia, sailing with Team Solong, Dehler 45, with role as helm and navigation. - Gotland Runt Jul 2023: Line Honor with team Wetjob Racing and winner of SRS Class A. Cruised in the Baltic Sea, in the Med, in the Carribean, Philippines and in Malaysia. Transported boats in Sweden, from Sweden to UK and in the straits of Malacca Straits Experience: Swan 72, VO 70 (Ericsson 3), VO 60 (Assa Abloy) and numerous boats incl. Dehler 45, X-41, Farr 400, Benetau 28-46, Melges 24 and Corsair 31. Familiar to the common sailing software Expedition. Served as engineer on a Submarine in the Swedish Navy for 18 moths back in the 1980's. Trained in: Navigation, First Aid, Fire on Board, Water on board and specific engineering for the Sub. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| SRC (Short Range Certificate) | NFB | 2021 | |
| World Sailing Approved Personal Survival training | Swedish Sailing Federation | 2021 | |
| Coastal Yacht Master | Swedish Navy | 1980 | |
| Medic First Aid | Swedish Navy and PADI | 1980 | |
