Wim Ariens, male, 60
Ref 29638
| Nationality: | Belgium |
| Currently based in: | Emblem, Belgium |
| Looking for: | Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 1600 ocean miles / 800 coastal miles |
| I started sailing at the age of 14. I am a social person that fits in easily. I like cooking, also at sea. | |
| Smoking: | no |
| Relationship status: | Married |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1600 / Coastal: 800 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| November 2017 | Beneteau 38 | Spain/Spain | 788 | Crew | 3 | |
| December 2014 | Benateau 40 | Spain/Cape Verde | 831 | Crew | 4 | |
| July 2013 | Oceanis 40 | Greece/Greece | 85 | Captain | 5 | |
| June 2013 | Sprit 36 | United Kingdom/France | 298 | Crew | 6 | |
| July 2012 | Elan 34 | Croatia/Croatia | 120 | Captain | 5 | |
