Hi! My name is Martine and I'm born and raised in the Netherlands. After crossing the Atlantic, and sailing around in the Caribbean, I am now back home for work. Always open for a (short) trip and meet fellow boaties! So if you have a trip coming up and in need of crew, don’t hesitate to contact me!

I am happy to help in doing (night)watches, cooking, cleaning, maintenance and looking after the vessel in general. As I am planning on having my own boat in the future, I really like to learn all that comes with cruising.

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Not planning anything has worked out really well so far, so all my options are open. I've got seas of time (as a Dutch saying goes), and all I want is to learn more about sailing and go on an adventure. How, where to, when or on what kind of boat, as long as it sails, are of little importance to me. I am an easy going person with a wide range of interests. I love reading, tinkering, hiking, cooking, having good conversations, with an occasional glass of wine ;) and I have a great love for music. I can be quite energetic but I do like my downtime as well.

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Since the age of 12 I've sailed and windsurfed occasionally. We did it once a year and I always very much enjoyed it. During my studies I joined the student sailing association where I really started learning how to sail. I've sailed lasers up to Skutsjes (big old Frysian transporting ships) and I figured out that I felt best when I was on the water. Winning my first race on a boat in a team of 14 was an amazing experience. But by trying all kinds of boats the main thing I learned was that becoming a good sailor means investing lots and lots of time.

Besides becoming a better sailor, spending time with people from everywhere around the world has brought me so much. Getting to know people from all walks of life ceases to inspire and amaze me again every time.

So if you are around the Caribbean anytime soon, please contact me! Even if its just for a day trip I am more than happy to join and help out!

Looking forward to meet you!

Cheers