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since Dec 2013
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since Dec 2013
last sign in 10 hours ago

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
preferably for at least 1 day and for less than 3 weeks
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
United States - Maryland - visible to Boat members only
Your vessel's boarding location is around ? away from this location
 Boarding location
anywhere
Your vessel's boarding location is ? within this Crew member's boarding area
Destinations I'm interested in
preferably within Europe, Italy, Portugal, Greece or Caribbean
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
United States - Maryland - visible to Boat members only

Personal details

L5   native
speaking natively like a local without a noticeable foreign accent
L4   fluent
speaking fluently with an extensive vocabulary, but with a foreign accent
L3   competent
speaking competently with a solid vocabulary on almost any topic
L2   elementary
speaking enough to get by, but may get lost in a conversation
L1   learning
not speaking the language, but learned enough to say simple sentences
L0   not proficient
may know a few words, but cannot form sentences or ask questions
Languages
speaks native English
competent Italian
Nationality
US American
Gender
female
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
not specified
Children
not specified
Height
not specified
Weight
may tell you later

Countries

Countries I've resided in
United States
Countries I've visited (9)
British Virgin Islands Dominican Republic France Greece Italy Portugal Slovenia Spain US Virgin Islands

Lifestyle

Eating
I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard
Drinking
I only drink socially and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard
Smoking
I'm a strict non-smoker and I prefer vessels with no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 5 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 10,000 nm at sea

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

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Issued or renewed
2019 Apr
Expiry
2024 Apr
Accredited by
ICT/MCA International Crew Training / Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2019 Apr
Expiry
2024 Apr
Accredited by
ICT/MCA International Crew Training / Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2019 Apr
Expiry
2024 Apr
Accredited by
ICT/MCA International Crew Training / Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2019 Apr
Expiry
2024 Apr
Accredited by
ICT/MCA International Crew Training / Maritime Coastguard Agency
issued or renewed before 2019
Issued or renewed
2013 May
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
USSA United States Sailing Association
Issued or renewed
2013 Feb
Accredited by
USSA United States Sailing Association

Boat wanted

Journey
any, passage, delivery or tourism
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
preferably over 10 metres (33 ft) in length
Crew & guests aboard
any

Position

Professional    paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required

Commercial    commercially endorsed maritime qualifications are required

positions of interest
preferably for
 Competent Crew   commercially endorsed
 Hostess / Steward   experienced
 Chef   experienced
 1st Mate / Officer   commercially endorsed
 Watch-keeper   commercially endorsed
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work

Shorebased    working or training from or based on a shore or land

positions of interest
preferably for
 Shorebased: Boat / Property Minder   experienced
 Shorebased: Detailing   some experience
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work

Team

Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

Ahoy! I now have only small windows available for recreational (w/easy/cheap travel to/from) cruising! So while my profiles mainly seeks paid arrangements, I am open to unpaid; on rare occasions; like yours, Jeff & Christopher! w/in my passions (sailing/cooking) w/a seasoned, sail captain; as my work schedule is now less flex. . .I have limited availability for longer-term, but would love to join your vessel as qualified 1st mate crew/galleymate for your Atlantic transit. . .if we can arrange dates!! So thanks for considering me. . .and forecasting near future dates. . .My June/July2014 crossing was the official start of an adventurous sailing season/life where I introduced the international cruising world to the “for fee” talents of a passionate sailing/cooking, skipper-capable crew. . .where my talents were lauded in Cruising World by our on-board teen author. . .I have since sailed quite a few excursions, assisted w/a few deliveries in/across the Med and along BOTH Atlantic coasts; including the Hudson River to the ICW in FLA; plying my new trade: skipper-capable competent crew/organizational-wiz/gourmet galleymate! So, when aboard your vessel, in crewing capacity; meal/menu preparations and/or cooking; as well as shipshape organizational efforts, are inherent benefits, as the outing/vessel allows. I would consider a few weeks sail outing; as a recreational/vaca outing for myself; with prospect for future paid arrangements. . .as I can either crew and/or consult remotely to assist w/charter/crew, and food preferences; to design a provisioning plan and prepare your vessel (once located in the Chesapeake region, for charter or rally/regatta/race.) And can be available, to schedule for future sails, where you may need skipper/1st mate capable/cooking crew: US Atlantic coast/Carib/other (for negotiated fee and monetary tips!!) I so look forward to sharing fair winds and wicked foods; or wicked winds and fine food w/you and your sailing mates!! Grazie! kathl

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiligenteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno facial piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedavailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningcan follow ordersenjoy teachinglive on little money

US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certified, as well as IPC and STCW-95, skipper-capable crew; pursuing USCG Captain’s license; enjoyed my FIRST ocean crossing during my 5th year (2014) of intensive/recreational sailing career. . .have desire to spend more time on boat; increasing my spiritual connection to the element of my passions: water and light. . .and make some level of enterprise from same. . .(eventually. . .living aboard and sailing itinerary cruising while offering accommodations and cuisine paired with local culture. . .) as well as encourage/provide great gourmet cook/capable skipper-level crew. . .have CV available for review. . .love being “on boat” in most all weather conditions to fully connect with the nature that allows sailing to be the passion that it is. . .!! If aboard for casual cruising or a competitive regatta, I will bring my best skills to support the effort, feed the crew and captain and guests, and bring the boat to a safe shipshape condition which will align with and allow the boat and her crew to sail as safely and comfortably as the conditions of the sea allow. I will share the wealth of knowledge I have gained, thru my many years, decade plus, of sailing with so many other sailors of varying skills on numerous and differing vessels, with all with whom I crew. I enjoy passing along both the knowledge and the story of who shared or imparted that to me; as my first commitment to becoming a sailing crew: pass along your learned skills to others seeking this solace of the sea!!!

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experiencevisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengescareer changeearn moneyfinding myselfgain experiencelive off the gridsustainable traveltravel

Looking forward to continuing my enthusiastic, intense passions: sailing and cooking, as my mode of adventure-based, collaborative-travel of my current/future/retirement enterprise. . .!!!

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