Heiko

„Sailing is not just a journey, it’s a way of life.“

Certificates

German Qualifications

  • Sportbootführerschein See
  • Sportbootführerschein Binnen Motor and Sail
  • Sportküstenschifferschein Motor and Sail
  • Sportseeschifferschein Motor and Sail
  • Sporthochseeschifferschein Motor and Sail
  • Short Range Certificate
  • Long Range Certificate
  • UKW für die Binnenschifffahrt
  • Bodenseeschifferpatent (A+D), Motor and Sail
  • Fachkundenachweis für Seenotsignalmittel
  • Sachkundenachweis für Seenotsignalmittel
  • Kleinschifferzeugnis Zonen 1-4

RYA Qualifications

  • RYA Day Skipper
  • RYA Coastal Skipper
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail)

Additional Qualifications

  • Amateur Radio License, Class A (T/R 61-0), DK4HA
Nautical Experience

Sailing Areas of Expertise

  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Ionian Sea
  • Saronic Gulf
  • Sargonic Gulf
  • Adriatic Sea
  • Balearic Islands
  • Sicily
  • Gulf of Lion
  • Sardinia
  • Baltic Sea
  • Swedish Archipelago
  • English Channel
  • North Sea
  • IJsselmeer

 

Teaching and Training

Since 2017, I have been teaching

  • Sport Boat Licenses,
  • Radio licenses
  • SKS (equivalent to the Yachtmaster Coastal)
  • Skippertraining

Teaching License DMYV

Sail Racing

Recently, I’ve discovered the exhilarating world of Sail Racing, and it’s been an absolute game-changer for me. After participating in the Round the Island Race in 2024, I’ve been hooked by the thrill of competitive sailing. In 2025, I’m excited to take on even greater challenges, including the prestigious Cowes Dinard St Malo Race, the thrilling Myth of Malham Race, and, what I’m most excited about, the legendary Fastnet Race. The adrenaline, the strategy, and the sense of camaraderie on the water are truly unbeatable, and I can’t wait to dive deeper into this incredible journey.

For me, the power of the wind has always been a source of endless fascination. The idea of moving solely with nature’s forces, relying on nothing but the wind to guide the way, is what truly excites me. I love the technical aspects of sailing, from navigation to seamanship, and find great joy in sharing that knowledge with others. There’s nothing more fulfilling than sailing with people who are eager to learn, who embrace the challenges and are ready to grow in their sailing skills.