Thomas Heimann, male, 67
Ref 2110
| Nationality: | Switzerland |
| Currently based in: | Lisbon or Fort Lauderdale USA, Portugal |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 30000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| We are a sailing couple, but can do solo. I feel strongly and passionately about the ocean. Sailing competitively and cruising since the age of 16, I have been sailing around the world since 2010 on a 64ft Swedish Sail yacht, I have logged over 40,000nm. I want to take it a step further and share my experience and knowledge in exchange for learning the ropes in the professional yachting industry where I can combine all my resourcefulness with my outgoing personality. I would like to continue to learn more and become a stronger, more knowledgeable sailor on my path to Professional Captain. QUALIFICATIONS • Master Offshore • Working on Master of Yachts Unlimited (Ocean) • BSc. Mechanical Engineering with major in automotive and engines. • STCW 95, Basic Safety Training – Nov 2020 • ENG 1 Medical – Valid Oct 2017 • PWC with Instructor Cert. • VHF Marine Radio Operator • NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver • Nitrox Scuba Diver • Several certifications in Engine, Electrical and maintenance fields SEA EXPERIENCE Dawnbreaker S/Y – Swedish flag 64ft Aluminum ketch. 2010 – 2015 1st Mate, Relief skipper, watch, deckhand, chef and trip planning/navigation Logistics and Shore procedures A non-paid position sailing around the world along the South American Atlantic coast, Antarctica, Chilean Fjords and channels, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Russia, Alaska, Western Canada, West Costa, Hawaii, Marshall Islands and Micronesia. A private yacht managed by two to three crew plus passengers on a contribution process. As boat´s mate on a small crew, covered ALL functions as deemed necessary but did exclusively the cooking, due to survival needs. When possible we travel as a couple. She a seasoned sailor, organizer has logged over 6,000nm over the last two years. Other Sailing Experience – over 30yrs • Cruising in Brazilian coast 40ft sailboat • Great Lakes, Canada and US • Cruising and Racing 40ft plus boats • IOR racing • Olympic Racing – Soling and Star Class, worldwide • Silver Medal • European Champion • National and Continental Champion BOAT BUILDING EXPERIENCE • Abbott Boats, Canada (Olympic Soling and Cruising/Racing Keel Yachts up to 45ft) • North Sails Fogh • Mader Boatwerk, Germany (Olympic Starboat) • North Sails, Germany and Canada • Euston Boats, Brazil (Snipe and Optimist sail dinghies) • DIVING EXPERIENCE • Over 100 logged dives • Galápagos, Fernando de Noronha, Abrolhos, Recife, Florida, Fiji, Austrália, Great Barrier Reefs, Alaska, EDUCATION • Masters in Business Administration. UofT – Canada • BSc. Mechanical Engineering, FEI – Brazil KEY SKILLS • Outstanding interpersonal skills • Hard working, punctual and enthusiastic • The ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team • An ability to identify and solve problems - Handy with tools, electric, computer, woodwork, mechanical work. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | no restrictions |
| Social Links: |
http://https://www.facebook.com/tontonat439 |
|
|
| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 30000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
|---|---|
| Using a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
||||||
| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sail Yacht | Singapore/Phuket / Thailand | 1200 | Watch-leader | 5 | cruising in Malaysia and Thailand |
| 2018 | Sail Yacht, monohull | San Francisco/Micronesia | 12000 | Captain | 4 | independent |
| 2017 | Sail Yacht monohull | Juneau AK/San Francisco | 4000 | Watch-leader | 4 | independent |
| 2016 | Sail Yacht | Japan/Alaska | 7000 | Watch-leader | 4 | independent via Russia & Aleutian |
| 2015 | Sail Yacht | New Zealand/Tasmania / Australia West Costa | 4500 | Watch-leader | 5 | Independent |
| 2012 | Sail Yacht | Ushuaia/Antartida and back | 3500 | Watch-leader | 6 | |
| 2012 | Sail Yacht | Ushuaia/Chilean Channels to Puerto Mont | 3100 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent |
| 2011 | Sail Yacht | Brazil/Ushuaia / Falkland / Cape Horn | 6000 | Watch-leader | 2 | independent |
