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Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

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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.

2,824

NM

Total Distance

228

Days

Time at Sea

QUALIFICATIONS
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International Sailing License And Credentials

NauticEd
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Captain Level III

NauticEd
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Day Skipper

The RYA
Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

Tuesday at 09:49

Sail w Erik

7 Oct 25 Fiddlers to 0938 HW 7’ 1614 LW - 0.48’ Range 6.5’ Weather 67 degrees Seas 1-2’ 6-14 kts apparent Engine 97.6 (0.4 hours) 10.1NM 3 hrs 10’ + Erik

2

Sail w Erik

10

NM

3h 10m

Silver Strand School to Amphibious Base Coronado, United States

Thomas Nelson
Reid Wilson

Thomas Nelson & Reid Wilson

30 September 2025 at 12:34

W Reid

30 Sep25 Fiddlers to 0814 HW 4.1’ 1621 HW 5.0’ Range 0.9’ Weather 67 degrees Seas 1-2’ 10-16 kts apparent Engine 97.2 (0.5 hours) 9.6 NM 2.5 hrs + Reid

2

W Reid

9.6

NM

2h 29m

Silver Strand School, United States

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

28 September 2025 at 10:55

No. 15

28 Sep25 Fiddlers to 1239HW 5.2’ 2155 LW 1.5’ Range 3.8’ Weather 67 degrees Seas 1-2’ 8-11kts apparent Engine 96.7 (0.4 hours) 6.6 NM 2 hrs + Beth

1

No. 15

6.7

NM

1h 56m

Amphibious Base Coronado to Silver Strand School, United States

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

27 September 2025 at 12:20

Sailing w Geberts

27 Sep25 Fiddlers to 1159 HW 5.5’ 2014 LW 1.45’ Range 4.05’ Weather 67 degrees Seas 1-2’ 8-14Kts apparent Engine 96.3 (0.4 hours) 13.3NM 4 hrs + Beth, Brad and Michelle

5

Sailing w Geberts

13.3

NM

4h 23m

Amphibious Base Coronado to Silver Strand School, United States

Thomas Nelson
Aaron

Thomas Nelson & Aaron

20 September 2025 at 10:38

Sail w Aaron

20 Sep25 Fiddlers to Fiddler 0923 HW 5.75’ 1515 LW 1.1 ’ Range 4.65’ 2114 HW 6.25’ Weather 80 degrees Seas 2-3’ 8-15kts apparent Engine 95.9 (0.5 hours) 15.9 NM 4 hrs + Aaron. 15kts apparent wind when docking.

4

Sail w Aaron

15.9

NM

4h 2m

Silver Strand School, United States

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

17 September 2025 at 10:35

Sailing w Steele

17 Sep25 Fiddlers to Fiddler 0812 HW 4.9’ 1314 LW 2.5 ’ Range 2.4’ Weather 68 degrees Seas 1-2’ 7-12 kts apparent Engine 95.x (0.x hours) 12.7 NM 3 hrs 22’ + David Steele

3

Sailing w Steele

12.7

NM

3h 22m

Amphibious Base Coronado, United States

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Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

14 September 2025 at 09:54

Pump out and Sail

13 Sep25 Fiddlers to 0554 HW 3.52’ 1517 HW 5.84’ Range 2.3’ Weather 72 degrees Seas 1-2’ Wind 7- 11 kts apparent Engine 94.8 (0.7 hours) 8.6 NM 2 hrs 21’ +Beth and did pump out

1

Pump out and Sail

8.5

NM

2h 22m

Amphibious Base Coronado, United States

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

13 September 2025 at 12:08

Sail w Hinmans

13 Sep25 Fiddlers to 1350 HW 6.1’ 2158 LW 0.7’ Range 5.4’ Weather 72 degrees Seas 1-2’ Wind 7-16 kts apparent Engine 94.1 (0.6 hours) 16 NM 4 hrs + Beth and the Hinmans. Top speed 7.3 kts SOG

2

Sail w Hinmans

16.3

NM

3h 44m

Amphibious Base Coronado, United States

Thomas Nelson
Jay Grove

Thomas Nelson & Jay Grove

12 September 2025 at 11:12

Sail w Jay

12 Sep25 Fiddlers to Pacific and Back 1248 HW 6.4’ 2018 LW 0.7’ Range 5.7’ Weather 72 degrees 2-3’ Seas Wind 7-17 kts apparent Engine 93.5 (0.7 hours) 24.5 NM 6 hrs 1’ + Jay Made 7.3 kts SOG

5

Sail w Jay

24.5

NM

5h 55m

Amphibious Base Coronado, United States

Thomas Nelson
Reid Wilson

Thomas Nelson & Reid Wilson

8 September 2025 at 11:40

1

Sail w Reid

9.6

NM

1h 60m

Fallbrook Junction, United States