Profile
 

 

Eric Holden
Date of Birth: 1980
Citizenship: Canadian and New Zealand
Languages Spoken: English and French
Profession: Meteorologist
Education: BSc in Atmospheric Science, UBC. Diploma in Operational Meteorology, Environment Canada

 

Events

2008

  • Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - Navigator, A 40 Broadsword
  • Chicago Mackinac Race - Tactics, N/M 43 Tyrant
  • Vic Maui Yacht Race - Navigator, Riptide 50 Strum - First1st Line Honors, 1st Overall
  • Annapolis NOOD Regatta - Tactics, Mumm 30 Kinetic IV
  • Key West Race Week - Tactics, Mumm 30 Kinetic IV

2007

  • Rolex Fastnet Race - Navigation & Tactics, Beneteau 47.7 Global Yacht Racing
  • Melges 24 European Championship - Bow, ITA 571 Fishdog
  • J24 Canadian Championships - Tactician, J 24 Team BC
  • Cadillac Van Isle 360 - Tactician, Mumm 30 Kinetic III

2006

  • SevenStar Round Britain and Ireland Race - Navigation & Tactics, Corby 45 Incisor
  • Cowes Week - Tactician, Arcona 40 Global Yacht Racing
  • Cowes to St. Malo - Navigation & Tactics, Corby 45 Incisor
  • China Sea Race, Hong Kong to Manila - Navigation & Tactics, Beneteau 40.7 Barnstormer

2005

  • Rolex Fastnet Race - Navigation & Tactics, Farr 40 Cacharaza
  • Tour de France a la Voile, Meteo and Mainsail, Mumm 30 Region Ile de France
  • Mumm 30 World Championship - Trimmer, Mumm 30 Alpes Maritime
  • Hong Kong to Hainan Island, China - Navigation & Tactics, Beneteau 40.7 Barnstormer
  • China Coast Race Week - Tactician, Beneteau 40.7 Barnstormer
  • Raja Muda, Malaysia - Trimmer, Warwick 55 Shahtoosh
  • Port Huron to Makinac Race - Tactician, N/M 43 Tyrant

2000-2004

  • Olympic Campaign - Skipper, Tornado Catamaran CAN 1

1999

  • Byte World Championship - World Champion
  • Melges 24 World Championship - Tactician
  • Laser >> World Championship - Skipper 9th place
  • Laser Radial World Championship - 15th place

Past Sailing Achievements

  • World Champion Byte 1999
  • 9th Laser 2 World Championship 1999
  • 15th Laser Radial World Championship 1999
  • 27th Tornado World Championship 2002
  • 1st Canadian Youth Champion 1998

Awards

  • CYA Male athlete of the Year
  • British Columbia Sailor of the Year

Certificates

  • RYA Offshore Yachtmaster
  • Sea Survival
  • Advanced Wilderness and Remote First Aid
  • Radio Operators License