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Thomas Nelson

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San Diego, CA

US Navy Surgeon and resumed sailing 3-4 years ago learning on a Colgate 26. Currently sailing a Harbor 25. Started with Jim Taylor 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.

2,423

NM

Total Distance

197

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

Yesterday at 00:00

Manitowoc to Waukegan

104.7

NM

17h 49m

Lake Michigan to Waukegan River, United States

Thomas Nelson
Pred S Bundalo

Thomas Nelson & Pred S Bundalo

Saturday at 08:07

The Hook Race - Racine Yacht Club

Becalmed twice. Had helm through Death’s Door at 2200 and resumed deck watch and helm duties 0300 to race finish beating towards finish in 17-18kts apparent wind. Dead last but great experience.

5

The Hook Race - Racine Yacht Club

214

NM

1 day 23 hours

Racine to Menominee, United States

Thomas Nelson
Pred S Bundalo

Thomas Nelson & Pred S Bundalo

Friday at 10:03

Waukegan to Racine

24

NM

3h 51m

Waukegan to Racine, United States

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

6 July 2025 at 14:04

Sailing w the Baldus’ (No. 95)

8.1

NM

2h 28m

Fallbrook Junction, United States

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

4 July 2025 at 17:30

5

Happy Independence Day

4

NM

1h 25m

Fallbrook Junction, United States

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

3 July 2025 at 09:38

5

Obatanga Survey and Haulout

5.5

NM

2h 56m

Peninsula, United States

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

1 July 2025 at 12:54

5

Obatanga Sea Trial

4.3

NM

2h 2m

Peninsula, United States

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

29 June 2025 at 11:40

2

Sail w Erik and Beth No. 93

6.8

NM

1h 51m

Fallbrook Junction, United States

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Jay Grove - Beth at her watch station

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Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

28 June 2025 at 11:25

3

Sail w John H.

11.3

NM

2h 45m

Fallbrook Junction, United States