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PIV

Private

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Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
for any duration
Disembark
flexible, no specific date
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Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
Greece - Attica - 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
preferably within Canada, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Australia/Oceania, Mediterranean or Europe
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
United States - Florida - 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
learning …other language
Nationality
US American
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Widowed
Children
2 children, both over 18 years of age
Height
172 cm / 5' 8"
Weight
65-70 kg / 143-154 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
Canada Germany United States
Countries I've visited (24)
Austria Bahamas Belgium Bermuda Cayman Islands Colombia Denmark France Germany Greece Honduras Italy Jamaica Liechtenstein Mexico Netherlands Panama Peru Puerto Rico Spain Turks & Caicos Islands United Kingdom US Virgin Islands Venezuela

Lifestyle

Eating
I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard
Drinking
I'm generally a non-drinker and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard
Smoking
I'm a strict non-smoker and I'm only boarding vessels with strictly no smoking aboard

Experience

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

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

issued or renewed during 2024 & 2023
Issued or renewed
2024 Jun
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
ASA American Sailing Association
issued or renewed during 2020 & 2019
Issued or renewed
2020 Mar
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
ASA American Sailing Association
Issued or renewed
2020 Mar
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
ASA American Sailing Association

Boat wanted

Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
only sail
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
any length
Crew & guests aboard
any

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions of interest
preferably for
 Crew   some experience
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid

Team

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

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I am a retired airplane and helicopter pilot experiencing life on my terms. Life is precious and short. I don’t want to regret not fully taking advantage of it. Physical fitness and personal heath are super important to me, I love the outdoors and run or bike daily. I am a perfectionist and when I do something I do it completely. I have always wanted to sail; it has become my passion.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at allvisible tattoostravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesavailable on my owndon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersenjoy teachingbuy my own boat one daylive on little moneylearn a language

I am open and flexible about my plans. I would like to learn and contribute as a worthwhile crew member. I am interested in sharing the load in a crew capacity. Destination is secondary to me; I am willing to travel anywhere. In the meantime, I plan to volunteer with the Special Olympics in Pensacola teaching children and young adults how to sail. In 2025, I sailed with my buddy from Hawaii to Oregon and did a sail in the Atlantic fro VA to SC. June 2023 I sailed, Annapolis to Bar Harbor. Most recent sails, Oct 2023, NARC Rally: Maine, Newport, RI , Bermuda, St. John USVI. March 2024, Exuma to VA

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experiencevisit remote placesseek adventureface challengesgain experiencetravel

My mission in life has been to care for my family and particularly my wife of 40 years. My life and my mission were altered forever when she passed in 2019. I want to live my life fully and do what gives me joy. I want to master the skills of sailing and brave the unexpected. I am searching for the thrill of the unknown and the connection with myself and the sea away from the normal everyday hustle and bustle. I want to experience the excitement that each wave might bring. I would like to be challenged and explore something exciting and different. Simply being present with the moment while experiencing life at sea.

Recommendations

PIV

Private

male
Personal Identity Verified  
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amazing & welcoming person
0
friendly & reliable person
0
nice & polite person
0
challenging person
0
no comment
1 diligent
1 authentic
1 optimistic
1 adaptable
1 responsible

2022 Dec 09

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