1972 built, and most recent major refit completed in 2024
Vessel main propulsion
sail
Vessel hull type
monohull
Vessel length
16.2 metres (53 ft)
Vessel weight (displacement)
20 tonnes (44,100 lb)
Crew & guests aboard
usually 4 people aboard
Journey
cruising
Crew
Team request
position preferably for individuals, but teams may apply
Nationality of crew
anyone
Gender of crew
anyone
Age of crew
preferably between 25 to 65 years of age
Height of crew
any
Weight of crew
any
Lifestyle
Eating
Preferably crew with an unrestricted diet and aboard an unrestricted diet is preferred
Drinking
Anyone and aboard frequent drinking is allowed
Smoking
Only strict non-smokers and aboard there is strictly no smoking
Experience
Coastal/Ocean sea time
none required
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
none required
Position
Recreational generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses
positions available
preferably for Competent Crew
any experience
Watch-keeper
any experience
Deckhand
any experience
Cook
any experience
Diver
any experience
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
If you want to sail, have a great time, be safe, explore the world, this just might be the right boat for you!
About the boat, the plans, and current crew
comfortablevery safevisit remote placesseek adventurelive off the gridmulticultural
The yacht is cutter rig sister ship to EXPRESS CRUSADER, Naomi James, first female solo circumnavigator.
Currently undergoing major refit. Intended re-launch 01 June, 2024 for extensive Mediterranean cruising, Atlantic crossing.
What is expected of the crew
fit & healthyfriendlyorganisedconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningwill not bring a pet
We all share in sailing chores, cooking, cleaning, and fun! Must be fit, athletic, agile.
We eat a very healthy diet on the yacht, lots of local foods and seafoods. We are not a vegetarian boat. If you are, then good luck finding a boat that suits you.