In 2012 I bought a Hallberg-Rassy 42E ketch in Greece. Sailed to Turkey for re-rigging and then across the Med.,then to Cape Verde, across the pond and to Colon, Panama and up the eastern Pacific cost. This was done with two souls on-board. Moved to British Columbia in 2014. All systems thoroughly checked out: new standing & running rigging; engine overhauled; new sails; etc.

I need crew to become familiar with the boat and crew. .Eventually, after COVID, we would want to take an extended sail to the S Pacific. Presently we are a crew of three, looking for a fourth.

I believe having a pleasant personality and being a quick study are more important than rank experience. Will setup for easy watches. I have 25-odd years sailing experience; am a mechanical engineer. She is a Hallberg-Rassy 42 ketch - a classic passage maker and is simply sweetness to sail.

In my distant youth I mountain climbed at a decent grade, conducted expeditions to Peruivan Andes, the Pamir (Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan), China’s eastern Himalayan plateau, etc. Although such activities have been tight at times, we always tried to have fun, to maintain friendships. As a consulting engineer, I conducted a small R&D business for 35 years - again dealing with long hours and close friends. Those that I have sailed with - well chosen - have never failed to have repeat trips with me.

Do not contact unless you live in Canada ... given current border problems, etc.

Schedule ---
I would suggest an introductory conversation, possible meeting leading to a first boat outing ... sailing in BC waters with full crew will come in course of time.

Fair Winds
Fritz

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The Boat ---
Hallberg-Rassy 42E cutter-rigged ketch (the 42 foot, Raison d’Etre), now (05/2020) lying at my dock on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
The Equipment ---
Running and standing rigging replaced, with new sails (2014), new life lines; engine serviced (2013, 2018, 2020); EPIRB; Raymarine C130 navigation/radar; Isat Phone Pro for weather reports; life raft; 8 ft runabout with engine; water tank at 725 liters (191 US gallons); fuel tanks at 250 & 145 liters; revised AC & DC distributions; inboard fuel filtration/polishing system; forward looking sonar; overhauled refrigeration (frig & separate freezer, 2020); new stove 2020; new anchor rode 2019; Wallas cabin heater 2018.

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To have fun, to enhance sailing skills.