usually replies within 6 hours
Availability ready now
Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
preferably for at least 3 weeks and for less than 4.3 weeks
Disembark
flexible, no specific date
Locations
My current location where I'm in person
Australia
- New South Wales - visible to Boat members only your vessel's specified 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
anywhere
Home location usual 'Place of residence'
Australia
- New South Wales - visible to Boat members only
Personal details
What are the language proficiency levels?
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
elementary Indonesian
Nationality
Australian
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Married
Children
3 children, all over 18 years of age
Height
176 cm / 5' 9"
Weight
75-80 kg / 165-176 lb
Countries
Countries I've resided in
Australia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Countries I've visited (19)
Andorra Canada Fiji France Hong Kong Indonesia Ireland Isle of Man Japan Malaysia Maldives Mexico New Zealand Philippines Singapore Spain Sri Lanka United Kingdom United States
Canada Fiji France Hong Kong Indonesia Ireland Isle of Man Japan Malaysia Maldives Mexico New Zealand Philippines Singapore Spain Sri Lanka United Kingdom United States 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'm fine with any or no smoking aboard
Experience
Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 1.5 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 20,000 nm at sea
Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
issued or renewed during 2022 & 2021
issued or renewed during 2020 & 2019
Document not verified
AU
Accredited by
TAFE
Issued or renewed
2020 NovExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
TAFE Technical and Further Education
Document not verified
AU
Accredited by
RYA/YA
Issued or renewed
2019 NovExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA/YA The Royal Yachting Association / Yachting Australia
Document not verified
AU
Accredited by
RYA
Issued or renewed
2019 AugExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Document not verified
AU
Accredited by
RYA/AS
Issued or renewed
2019 JulExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA/AS The Royal Yachting Association / Australian Sailing
Document not verified
AU
Accredited by
RYA/AS
Issued or renewed
2019 MayExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA/AS The Royal Yachting Association / Australian Sailing
issued or renewed before 2019
Boat wanted
Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
preferably catamaran
Vessel length
preferably over 13 metres (43 ft) in length
Crew & guests aboard
any
Position
Recreational generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses
positions of interest
preferably for
Crew experienced
Competent Crew experienced
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
Team
Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
Fit healthy 65 year old grommet lots of experience, very handy with maintenance, able to think outside the square to get things working again, was a chef as first profession, but a retired builder now. Love the ocean fishing and surfing
RYA Day Skipper, Survival at Sea, Radio License, Speedboat License PWC First Aid COVID Vaccinated
A little about myself, my interests and my plans
clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulperfectionistpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesavailable on my ownready to partyenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersinterpretingbuy my own boat one daylive on little moneylearn a language
My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat
have a holidayshare experiencevisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengesgain experiencelive off the gridrunning awaysustainable traveltravel
Have been sailing all my life, have owned small yachts and fishing boats but offshore mainly OPB's
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