Thomas Henkelmann, male, 59
Ref 47675
| Nationality: | Germany |
| Currently based in: | Munich, Germany |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 8000 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| Hi! We are a family of four that will participate at the ARC+ 2021 from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean via Cape Verde. We are looking for sailors with some experience that want to have fun crossing the Atlantic Ocean. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 8000 / Coastal: 3000 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yacht Master Coastal | DSV | SKS | 2012 |
| SRC | RYA | SRC | 2012 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | Monohull sailing | Grenada/St. Martin | 600 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2022 | Monohull | St. Martin/Bermuda | 900 | Captain | 3 | |
| 2022 | Monohull | Bermuda/Azores | 2200 | Captain | 5 | |
| 2022 | Monohull | Azores/Portugal | 900 | Captain | 3 | |
| 2022 | Monohull | Portugal/Italy | 1000 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2021 | Monhull sailing | Italy/Grenada | 5000 | Captain | 5 | ARC+ |
