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since Sep 2024
last sign in 27 Jan 2025
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Availability after 1 May 2025
Embark (Boarding)
preferably after the 1 May 2025 and before the 1 Jul 2025
Duration
preferably for at least 4.3 weeks and for less than 2 months
Disembark
flexible, no specific date
Locations
My current location where I'm in person
United States
- Ohio - visible to Boat members onlyYour vessel's boarding location is around ? away from this location
Boarding location
United States
and the Boat is preferably within United States
Your vessel's boarding location is ? within this Crew member's boarding area
Destinations I'm interested in
preferably within Americas or Caribbean
Home location usual 'Place of residence'
United States
- Ohio - visible to Boat members onlyPersonal 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 English
Nationality
US American
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
not specified
Children
not specified
Height
173 cm / 5' 8"
Weight
may tell you later
Countries
Countries I've resided in
United States
Countries I've visited (13)
Antigua & Barbuda Austria Bermuda Canada Cayman Islands China Costa Rica France Germany Jamaica Mexico Netherlands Nigeria
Austria Bermuda Canada Cayman Islands China Costa Rica France Germany Jamaica Mexico Netherlands Nigeria Lifestyle
Eating
I eat any available diet and I prefer vessels with an unrestricted 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 prefer vessels with no smoking aboard
Experience
Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 10 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 5,000 nm at sea
Qualifications
Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
Qualifications / Certifications
none
Boat wanted
Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
only sail
Vessel hull type
only catamaran
Vessel length
preferably over 12.2 metres (40 ft) in length
Crew & guests aboard
any
Position
Recreational generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses
positions of interest
preferably for
Crew experienced
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
Team
Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
Fit and active retired engineer. I want to discover if I really like a sailing catamaran to possibly buy. Extensive power boating experience and ownership. Extensive knowledge and experience in repairing and troubleshooting boat, engine, water and electrical systems. Crewed on a Balance 526 for a month on a Salty Dawg passage and long ago on a Tartan 10 and Catalina 32 in club sailing races on Lake Erie. Boating skills and seamanship certificate. ASA certificate on 26’ sloop. PADI certified water lover.
A little about myself, my interests and my plans
clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno facial piercingstravel light (little luggage)politeopen mindedsense of humoravailable on my owndon't mind cleaninggood with maintenanceenjoy teachingbuy my own boat one day
We were primitive campers, rode motorcycles, Class C RV, powerboaters twice, horse people and now snowbird in a large 5th wheel camper. I do most of my own maintenance and repairs. Have built car and motorcycle engines for recreation.
My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat
fulfill a dreamgain experiencelive off the grid
Learn to sail better. Discover if I really like the sailing lifestyle. I have off grid experience with provisioning, food storage and off grid electrical/solar installations.
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