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Thomas Nelson
San Diego, CA
US Navy Surgeon and resumed sailing 4 years ago learning on a Colgate 26. Currently sailing a Harbor 25 and a Hanse 345. Started with a Precision 21 and sailed a Minicat 420 on Tokyo Bay and Sagamiwan. Also I have been sailing 15’ Gaff-rigged CLC Pocketship. Currently sailing in North San Diego County. RYA Day Skipper (w theory to Coastal Yachtmaster level) and NauticEd Level IV Captain certified. Completed Sailing License and Credential (SLC). Working on USCG OUPV and Master’s ticket.
2,975
NM
Total Distance
238
Days
Time at Sea
International Sailing License And Credentials
NauticEd
Captain Level III
NauticEd
Day Skipper
The RYA
Friday at 12:17
31 Oct 25 Oceanside 1159 LW 2.2’oh 1738 HW 5.4’ Range 3.2’ Weather 72 degrees Seas 3-4’ 3-6 kts apparent Engine 112.1 (0.9 hours) 7.7 NM 2 hrs 24’ + Beth made 4-4.5 kts SOG in 4-5 kts true close reach. Maneuvering practice with Beth.
7.6
NM
2h 35m
Fallbrook Junction, United States
Tuesday at 12:04
28 Oct 25 Oceanside 1302 HW 4.4’ 2155 LW .74’ Range 3.7’ Weather 72degrees Seas 2-4’ 4-6 kts apparent Engine 111.2 (1.6 hours) 8.8 NM 3 hrs 38’ + Jay, light wind sailing and maneuvering drills Oside harbor
8.7
NM
3h 38m
Fallbrook Junction, United States
Sunday at 06:57
26 Oct 25 Fiddlers to Oceanside 1123 HW 5.7’ National City 1104 HW 5.1’ San Clemente 1924 LW 0.7’ Range 4.4’ Weather 70 degrees Seas 2-3’ 6-10 kts apparent Engine 109.x (8.x hours) 47.8 NM 8 hrs 10’ + Jay. 2400 rpm close to hull speed. Max rpm 2700.
5
47.7
NM
9h 16m
Silver Strand School to Fallbrook Junction, United States
22 October 2025 at 12:09
22 Oct 25 Fiddlers to 0943 HW 6.5’ 1543 LW 0’ Range 6.5’ Weather 72degrees Seas 1-2’ 8-11 kts apparent Engine 101.4 (0.9 hours) 14 NM 3 hrs 16’ + Beth, Leslie and Erik
3
13.9
NM
3h 16m
Amphibious Base Coronado, United States
17 October 2025 at 10:47
17 Oct 25 Fiddlers to 0756 HW 5.7 1353 LW 1.5 ‘ Range 4.2’ Weather 72 degrees Seas 1-2’ 6- 21 kts true Engine 100.5 (0.6 hours) 17.5 NM 4 hrs 26’ + Jay, anchor, 21 kts True and 7.5 SOG
5
17.3
NM
4h 26m
Amphibious Base Coronado, United States
13 October 2025 at 10:25
13 Oct 25 Fiddlers to 1503 HW 5.6’ 2306 LW 0.3’ Range 5.3’ Weather 67 degrees Seas 1-2’ 10-16 kts apparent Engine 99.x (0.x hours) 23.6 NM 5 hrs 11’ + Jay, ran engine for 60’ w good temps and 2500-2600 rpm for last 20’
2
23.6
NM
5h 12m
Silver Strand School to Amphibious Base Coronado, United States
11 October 2025 at 10:30
11 Oct 25 Fiddlers to 1219 HW 6.7’ 2010 LW .1’ Range 6.6’ Weather 73 degrees Seas 1-2’ 6-10 kts apparent Engine 98.5 (0.4 hours) 7 NM 2 hrs 53’ + Beth, Jamie and Jenn
7
NM
2h 54m
Silver Strand School to Amphibious Base Coronado, United States
10 October 2025 at 12:13
10 Oct 25 Fiddlers to 1129 HW 7’ 1856 LW - 0.25’ Range 6.75’ Weather 73 degrees Seas 1-2’ 10-14 kts apparent Engine 98.1 (0.5 hours) 12.6 NM 2 hrs 49’ + Jay and Alan
5
12.5
NM
2h 49m
Silver Strand School to Amphibious Base Coronado, United States