1990 built, and most recent major refit completed in 2015
Vessel main propulsion
sail
Vessel hull type
monohull
Vessel length
12 metres (39 ft)
Vessel weight (displacement)
10 tonnes (22,050 lb)
Crew & guests aboard
usually 1 person aboard
Journey
cruising: Offshore or cruising: Coastal
Crew
Team request
position for individuals or teams
Nationality of crew
anyone
Gender of crew
anyone
Age of crew
must be between 18 to 55 years of age
Height of crew
any
Weight of crew
any
Lifestyle
Eating
Anyone and aboard an unrestricted diet is preferred
Drinking
Anyone and aboard any or no drinking is fine
Smoking
Preferably non-smokers and aboard there is strictly no smoking
Experience
Coastal/Ocean sea time
none required
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
none required
Position
Recreational generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses
positions available
only for Recreational Crew
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
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
if smiles on deck are more important to you than miles under the keel, then please get in touch. I am the author of the no1 best selling sailing book. I am also a RYA qualified skipper. The pictures show my old boat ( I have not worked out how to change them yet) but the boat has been upgraded to a similar type, but larger and newer..
About the boat, the plans, and current crew
usually cleanvery safeshare experiencelive off the grid
Relaxed, downwind (usually!) sailing with experienced skipper on a beautiful small tradititonal cutter. Non competitive and safety conscious. smiles more important than speed. Island Packet make some of the safest boats in the world.
What is expected of the crew
clean & tidyeasy-goingfit & healthyfriendlytrustworthyeager to learn & workpositive outlooksense of humorenjoy cookingcan follow orderswill not bring a bicyclewill not bring a petharmony
I need casual crew for exploring the Australian east coast in a laid back way. The boat is an extremely robust Island Packet 38, I am an easy going type (no Captain Bligh tendencies) and often welcome people on board who want to learn about the sea gypsy life which I write so much about! All very very laid back, with the the accent firmly on safety and fun rather than speed and risk. Not suitable for "A" type personalities or those seeking to build miles.