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viewed 1,629 times
since Dec 2022
last sign in 17 Oct 2024
viewed 1,629 times
since Dec 2022
last sign in 17 Oct 2024

Availability after 1 Jan 2025

Embark (Boarding)
preferably embarking anytime after the 1 Jan 2025
Duration
preferably for at least 1 day and for less than 3 weeks
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
United Kingdom - England - 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
preferably within Europe, United Kingdom or Mediterranean
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
United Kingdom - England - 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
fluent French
Nationality
Canadian and British
Gender
female
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
not shared!
Children
2 children, both over 18 years of age
Height
162 cm / 5' 4"
Weight
50-55 kg / 110-121 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
Canada United Kingdom
Countries I've visited (11)
Bahamas France Germany Greece Italy Maldives Netherlands Spain Switzerland United Arab Emirates 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 only boarding vessels with strictly no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 25 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
none

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

issued or renewed during 2024 & 2023
Issued or renewed
2023 Nov
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association

Boat wanted

Journey
any, cruising, mile building, cruising: Coastal or tourism
Vessel main propulsion
only sail
Vessel hull type
preferably monohull
Vessel length
preferably over 11 metres (36 ft) in length
Crew & guests aboard
preferably has between 2 to 7 people aboard

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions of interest
preferably for
 Competent Crew   experienced
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 enjoy the yachting life, being on the water. I’m energetic with a positive attitude. Currently most interested to week-day or weekend sail in UK & 3 weeks or more abroad at any destination easy to drive, ferry or fly to from the UK.

I am finding my way to follow my dream of sailing throughout my retirement years, building on my sailing experiences & capabilities. I started using find-a-crew in summer 2023 & enjoy getting out on the water regularly. Sept 2024 saw me crew & holiday for 5 weeks from Morlaix, France to Sada, Spain crossing the Bay of Biscay.

On land I spend most of my time in England & France. I frequently visit family near Montreal, Canada. I have 2 independent adult children, one living in Zurich & the other in London. My home is in the south east of England (near Gatwick Airport) & from there I’ve enjoyed sailing the Solent, Scilly Isles, Channel Islands, up England’s east coast to Scotland, North Sea to Kiel Canal, Brittany & Normandy. I sailed on holiday in the Bahamas & Greece. I’d love to sail along the Mediterranean, Scandinavian & Baltic coasts. Would be happy to explore new destinations. I’m young at heart, drama free, perceptive, self motivating & easy going.

My goal is to broaden my sailing experience & horizons. Using find-a-crew as a means of travelling too. Pleasure cruising is for me, being among likeminded sailing enthusiasts taking in all I can from others to better my skills.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfultrustworthyconfident 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 ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningcan follow ordersenjoy teachinginterpretinglive on little moneywish to bring a friend

I’m a happy person looking forward in joining other crew & being among likeminded people developing my crew skills & the intuitiveness needed. Sailing is a passion of mine & I have a wealth of crew experience. I’m a good watch keeper & helpful with the lines & mooring. I’m conscience of the importance of a tidy boat. For now, I’d like to further my skills by experience, in my own time, while enjoying being on the water in good company.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

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

I have crew & living on board/sailing life experience as co-owned a 36ft Bavaria for 15 years (The Solent, first based at Chichester marina & then Hasler marina). All together, have sailed with family & friends for over 40 years. I’m intuitive, self motivated with a kind & positive spirit.

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friendly & reliable person
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nice & polite person
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challenging person
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3 clean & tidy
2 positive
2 helpful
1 responsible
1 interesting
1 proactive
1 thoughtful
1 achiever
1 committed
1 easy-going
1 fit & healthy

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