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since Mar 2023
last sign in 6 Nov 2024
viewed 1,307 times
since Mar 2023
last sign in 6 Nov 2024

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
preferably for at least 2 weeks and for less than 4 weeks
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
Switzerland - Zürich - 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'
Switzerland - Zürich - 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 German, Spanish
fluent English, Italian
competent French
Nationality
Swiss
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Partner
Children
1 child who is under 18 years of age
Height
188 cm / 6' 2"
Weight
90-95 kg / 198-209 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
Switzerland
Countries I've visited (41)
Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Caribbean Netherlands Chile Colombia Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Gibraltar Guernsey India Israel Italy Kenya Liechtenstein Luxembourg Maldives Malta Mexico Monaco Netherlands Norway Portugal San Marino Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Tanzania United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Vatican City Venezuela

Lifestyle

Eating
I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard
Drinking
I drink moderately 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 months at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 2,000 nm at sea

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

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Issued or renewed
2022 Dec
Expiry
2023 Dec
Accredited by
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency
issued or renewed during 2024 & 2023
Issued or renewed
2024 Jan
Expiry
2025 Jan
Accredited by
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2024 Jan
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association
Issued or renewed
2024 Jan
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association
Issued or renewed
2023 Jun
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency
issued or renewed during 2022 & 2021
Issued or renewed
2022 Dec
Expiry
2027 Dec
Accredited by
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2022 Dec
Expiry
2027 Dec
Accredited by
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2022 Dec
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2022 Nov
Expiry
2027 Nov
Accredited by
RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2022 Aug
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association
Issued or renewed
2022 Jun
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
SMNO/SSA Schweizerisches Seeschifffahrtsamt / Swiss Maritime Navigation Office
Issued or renewed
2022 May
Expiry
2027 May
Accredited by
WS World Sailing (formerly ISAF)
Issued or renewed
2021 Nov
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
BAKOM Bundesamt für Kommunikation
Issued or renewed
2021 Oct
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
BAKOM Bundesamt für Kommunikation
Issued or renewed
2021 Sep
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
DMYV/DSV Deutscher Motoryachtverband e.V. / Deutscher Segel-Verband e.V.
Issued or renewed
2021 Jul
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
SA-ZH Schifffahrtsamt Kanton Zürich

Boat wanted

Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
only motor
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
 Captain / Skipper   experienced
 Delivery Crew   experienced and qualified
 Navigator   experienced and qualified
 Deckhand   experienced and qualified
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid

Professional    paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required

positions of interest
preferably for
 Competent Crew   experienced
 Watch-keeper   experienced
 Captain / Skipper   some experience
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work

Team

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

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I’m interested to help (Deckhand, Watch Keeping, Navigator, 1.Mate/Co-Skipper) with Motor Yachts to gain more experience, seagoing days and mileage.

I'm Swiss (54), name: Walter from Zürich (Switzerland), non-smoker, fully vaccinated, Novice Captain/Skipper 2000+ nm experience on MY’s 33ft up to 82ft as Skipper, Navigator and Deckhand with technical skills.

I have:
- Swiss Ocean Yachting Power CoC,
- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean & Offshore Shorebase,
- RYA Powerboat L2, RYA Tender Operator,
- Short- & Long Range VHF GMDSS
- STCW 95 Basic Safety Training, STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness,
- RYA Diesel Maintenance, 1st Aid,
and valid ENG1 and more,
continuing now towards RYA Yachtmaster Offshore CoC, Master MCA 200/500 GT.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alleager to learn & workpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesready to partygood with maintenancecan follow ordersenjoy teachinginterpretingbuy my own boat one daylive on little money

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experienceshare charter costsseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengesgain experiencetravel

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