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
- 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
