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SY - Sailing Yacht, 13.1 m (43 ft), sail, catamaran, Myers 43 Custom-built
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Availability after 2 Jan 2025

Embark (Boarding)
preferably after the 2 Jan 2025 and before the 1 May 2025
Duration
must be for at least 2 weeks and for less than 4 weeks
Disembark
flexible, no specific date
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Locations

 Boarding location
Belize - Stann Creek - visible to Crew members only
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 Destination planned to take the vessel next
Belize - Belize - visible to Crew members only
this destination is around 142 km from the boarding location
 My current location where I'm in person
United States - Idaho - visible to Crew members only
 Home Port of Registry (registered vessel)
United States - Idaho - visible to Premium Crew

Vessel

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 spoken aboard
native English
learning Spanish
Vessel type, make and model
SY Sailing Yacht, Myers 43 Custom-built
Vessel year
1996 built, and most recent major refit completed in 2022
Vessel main propulsion
sail
Vessel hull type
catamaran
Vessel length
13.1 metres (43 ft)
Vessel weight (displacement)
9 tonnes (19,845 lb)
Crew & guests aboard
usually 4 people aboard
Journey
cruising, fishing (recreational), cruising: Offshore or cruising: Coastal

Crew

Team request
position for teams only
Nationality of crew
anyone
Gender of crew
anyone
Age of crew
preferably between 20 to 65 years of age
Height of crew
preferably between 155 cm / 5' 1" and 185 cm / 6' 1" in height
Weight of crew
preferably weighs between 45 kg / 99 lb and 100 kg / 220 lb

Lifestyle

Eating
Only crew with an unrestricted diet and aboard there is only an unrestricted diet
Drinking
Anyone and aboard moderate drinking is allowed
Smoking
Only strict non-smokers and aboard there is strictly no smoking

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
preferably crew with at least 1 week spent at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
preferably crew with at least 200 nm logged

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions available
preferably for
 Watch-keeper   no experience
 Competent Crew   experienced
 Deckhand   some experience
 Galleyhand   some experience
 Cook   experienced
contribute
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I am having a little fun and adventure in my retired years. I have been cruising for 25 years and believe the waters around the 400 islands and three offshore atolls of Belize, and the waters around the Honduran Bay Islands and the Caribbean side of Mexico are the best in the cruising world. During the last twelve winter seasons I have been cruising in these areas and have become familiar with popular harbors and remote anchorages, and have friends among the cruising community and the local fishermen and business owners in my favorite places.

A crew position on my boat will be exceptionally different from many others listed here in Find-A-Crew because we will be sailing as much as possible to enjoy my favorite things-snorkeling from the sailboat or taking my 16 foot fiberglass skiff to nearby reefs and snorkeling areas. I harvest food from the sea by fishing from the sailboat and skiff, and by diving and spear fishing for conch and lobster.

I get great pleasure from sharing my favorite places with others who would enjoy a similar experience.

About the boat, the plans, and current crew

usually cleancomfortablevery safevery spaciouslive on little moneyhave a holidayshare experienceshare charter costsvisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamlearn a languageface challengeslive off the gridmulticultural

I keep my boat in a marina in Río Dulce during the summer hurricane season and return to the boat from the US each November to haul out and attend to seasonal maintenance and repairs. The interior is very open and light with full surrounding ports in the salon, a large stern cockpit and comfortable seating on the exterior all around the deck. It has a roomy shower and large galley with an oven and a freezer. The crew will occupy the entire starboard hull with a queen sized bunk, and a private head.

My partner, Denise has been sailing with me since 2019. We are able and happy to sail alone but would like to have some company, and I appreciate some help handling my boat to keep the boat and the crew safe. I monitor the weather and don't take risks.

I am looking for a crew couple to come aboard for a three week period to cruise Belize or Honduras, during the months of Jan. 2025 - April 2025.

What is expected of the crew

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfultrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatortravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow orderswill not bring a bicyclewill not bring a petharmony

I am looking for a crew couple who:
- has a love of the water, snorkeling, and harvesting food from the sea

- has experienced multi-day cruising on a sailboat.

- will enjoy sailing to remote anchorages. We will go to shore to walk when possible. We will go to shore occasionally for bars and restaurant meals, but the focus of a cruise with me is to eat meals on board away from busy harbors to enjoy the clear waters near the reefs and other natural beauty these cruising grounds have to offer.

- will be Ok with not having internet access 24/7. When there is no cell service, we have satellite communication via email and for weather only.

My boat is also my home. I am looking for a crew couple who will treat me and my home with the same respect they would want when inviting strangers into their own home for three weeks.

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