Vladimir Hinic, male, 58
Ref 33901
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Vancouver, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 250 ocean miles / 1600 coastal miles |
| Growing up near the Adriatic Sea, I have always been captivated by small boats and the ocean. Over the past four years, I've been the proud owner of a Moody 38 cc sailboat, and before that, I owned a Jeanneau Tonic 23 for eight years. I have completed CYA Coastal Cruising, Navigation, and Radio certifications, with most of my practical sailing experience stemming from the Great Lakes. My long-term goal is to move onto a sailboat with my wife and explore the oceans together. As an outdoor enthusiast, I relish activities such as camping, kayaking, and canoeing. During the winter months, you can find me downhill skiing. Professionally, I am a computer engineer with a penchant for tinkering with and repairing various mechanical and electronic gadgets. I am also a private pilot and own a home-built plane (although I did not construct it myself). I personally handle all annual inspections and maintenance for the aircraft. I consider myself a sociable individual who enjoys using humor as a means to alleviate stress. With a passion for learning and teaching, I am always eager to share my knowledge and experiences with others. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 250 / Coastal: 1600 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2017 | Swan 48 | Tortola, BVI/St Bart’s, Antigua | 250 | Crew | 6 | |
