Thierry MEERT, male, 68
Ref 42740
| Nationality: | Belgium |
| Currently based in: | Knokke, Belgium |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 30000 ocean miles / 16000 coastal miles |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 30000 / Coastal: 16000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| 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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| Master Scuba Diver | Padi | Master Scuba Diver | 1985 |
| Windsurfing | Ecole \"Les Glénans\", Bretagne, France | Instructor | 1977 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| January 0 | Beneteau Oceanis 523 | Las Palmas/Santa Lucia - Martinique | 3200 | Watch-leader | 5 | ARC |
| January 0 | Saona 47 Fountaine Pajot | Lanzarote-LasPalmas/Sanrta-Lucia - Martinique | 3400 | Watch-leader | 6 | No |
