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since Mar 2021
last sign in 31 Oct 2024
viewed 429 times
since Mar 2021
last sign in 31 Oct 2024

Availability ready now

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

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
Canada - British Columbia - 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
anywhere
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
Canada - British Columbia - 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
elementary Spanish
learning French
Nationality
Canadian
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Divorced
Children
none
Height
177 cm / 5' 10"
Weight
75-80 kg / 165-176 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
Canada
Countries I've visited (13)
Bahamas Belize Costa Rica Dominican Republic El Salvador Fiji Guatemala Haiti Honduras Mexico New Zealand Puerto Rico 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 generally a non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 2 weeks at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 1,000 nm at sea

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

issued or renewed during 2022 & 2021
Issued or renewed
2022 Feb
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
PADI Professional Association of Diving Instructors

Boat wanted

Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
any
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
 Deckhand   some experience
 Watch-keeper   some experience
 Delivery Crew   some experience
 Diver   some experience
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
contribute
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

Team

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

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I am a long distance hiker, backpacker and vanlifer and motorcycle-camper. I am travelling with about 25lbs/12kg (60L) of gear.

I've renovated some homes and always worked on my own vehicles. I've done periodic maintenance and diagnosed and repaired some sailboat problems such as Perkins 4.236, hydraulic steering, marine toilet. I am the type of person to read the shop manuals and do it myself. I'm gentle on equipment.

I am an independent person but I work well in a team environment. I can take orders and I do not participate in interpersonal drama. Polite, professional and prepared to prevail over any potential problem. My previous work is mostly in the military and police environment from which I am now retired. As such I am experienced in fast-paced, high-consequence environment, but I prefer a laid-back and safety-conscious vibe now.

I speak enough Spanish to survive and I am keen to improve so anyone who speaks Spanish or French (or wishes to practice English) would be a great match.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfultrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsvisible 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

My marine experience is one trip from Puerto Rico to Florida via the Dominican Republic and Bahamas which was a mix of motor and sail including some sailboat problems, a few lessons on a Sunfish, leisure swimming, fresh water fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and many week-long canoe trips (sailed canoe a little too), and sailing mostly as a passenger in New Zealand.

I usually prepare basic meal. I can cook if there's a recipe. Given the choice in the galley, I always prefer to wash the dishes!

I enjoy a couple drinks socially (as in, two) but I don't enjoy any more. Everything in moderation - I don't do debauchery. In an environment where some level of danger is always present I maintain the ability to respond appropriately at all times.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

have a holidayshare experienceshare charter costsvisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengescareer changegain experiencelearn to saillive off the gridsustainable traveltravel

Thank you for reading my profile. If you made it this far, why not send me a message?

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