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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
Norway
- Vestland - visible to Boat members only your vessel's specified boarding location is around ? away from this location
Boarding location
Norway
and the Boat is preferably within Norway
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'
Norway
- Vestland - visible to Boat members only
Personal details
What are the language proficiency levels?
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 Spanish
fluent Italian, English
elementary Norwegian
Nationality
Mexican
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
not specified
Children
none
Height
176 cm / 5' 9"
Weight
70-75 kg / 154-165 lb
Countries
Countries I've resided in
Norway
Countries I've visited
none
Lifestyle
Eating
I only eat an unrestricted 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 1 week at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 200 nm at sea
Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
Qualifications / Certifications
none
Boat wanted
Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
preferably 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
Shorebased working or training from or based on a shore or land
positions of interest
preferably for
Shorebased: Mechanic / Technician experienced
unpaid
for work experience or volunteering
Team
Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
Hi everyone,
My name is Francisco. I'm from Mexico, but I live in Norway, in the beautiful and rainy city of Bergen. I'm passionate about the sea and I love sailing. I was not born into a sailing family, but I fell in love with the sea as a child. Three years ago, I had the opportunity to buy a 33ft Danish sailboat from 1986. Since then, I have been sailing with my wife and a couple of times solo. I haven’t been using the vessel as much as I would like. I'm learning new things all the time and would like to have the opportunity to sail with other people.
I have an electromechanical engineering background, I'm a handy person with knowledge in mechanical and electrical work, and I am willing to help with whatever is necessary. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty. I'm a good cook; at home, we eat plant-based, but I'm flexible and eat everything, especially when traveling, so it's not a problem.
In my spare time, I practice various sports such as mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, hiking, swimming, paddling, climbing, and skiing, to name a few, so I'm in good shape. I love to travel and to meet new people, but I'm also comfortable in silence, reading a good book, or just contemplating the view.
I would love to embark on a new adventure, maybe not in my own sailboat this time, as I don’t feel comfortable enough to do it on my own yet, but one day I definitely want to. For now, I am willing to help with anything. I hope to meet you and fair winds!
A little about myself, my interests and my plans
clean & tidycommitteddiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmergood listenergood communicatorvisible tattooseager to learn & workpoliteopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersenjoy teachinglearn a language
I'm a good listener and an open-minded person, willing to learn new things and share what I know. I don’t have any problems with anybody; I think that respect is really important
My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat
share experienceshare charter costsvisit remote placesseek adventuregain experiencelearn to sail
I have the opportunity to do it now. I want to gain experience and have an adventure
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