Owner & Captain/Skipper - always or often aboard
usually replies within 4 days
Availability after the 8 Oct 2024
Embark (Boarding)
preferably embarking anytime after the 8 Oct 2024
Duration
preferably for at least 2 weeks and for less than 2 months
Disembark
flexible, no specific date
Locations
Boarding location
United States
- Florida - visible to Crew members only your specified boarding area is ? within this vessel's boarding location
and the Crew can come from anywhere to board the vessel
your current location is around ? away from this location
Destination planned to take the vessel next
flexible, to be decided
My current location where I'm in person
United States
- same as boarding location
Home Port of Registry (registered vessel)
United States
- Florida - visible to Premium Crew
Vessel
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 spoken aboard
native English
Vessel type, make and model
SV Sailing Vessel, Krogen Cutter 38
Vessel year
1980 built, and most recent major refit completed in 2021
Vessel main propulsion
sail
Vessel hull type
monohull
Vessel length
12 metres (39 ft)
Vessel weight (displacement)
12 tonnes (27,012 lb)
Crew & guests aboard
usually 3 people aboard
Journey
cruising
Crew
Team request
position preferably for individuals, but teams may apply
Nationality of crew
anyone
Gender of crew
position for female crew only
Age of crew
preferably between 21 to 75 years of age
Height of crew
any
Weight of crew
any
Lifestyle
Eating
Anyone and aboard any or no specific diet is fine
Drinking
Anyone and aboard any or no drinking is fine
Smoking
Preferably non-smokers and aboard there is preferably 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
preferably for
Crew any experience
Deckhand any experience
Cook any experience
Competent Crew any 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
I enjoy sailing (obviously), socializing, snorkeling, cooking, and poking around in dinghies.
Love to discover new destinations and mingle with locals.
Non-smoking - social drinker, I make a mean Dark & Stormy.
I am easy going, social, and enjoy every day.
Prefer female crew because I just get along better with women.
Experienced Sailor/mariner.
Held USCG 100T Master's license, I let it expire because I didn't need it professionally anymore.
I am a Certified US Sailing Level 1 Instructor.
Former Director of Marine Technical Operations at The University of Miami School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. (That means I fully versed with all phases of maintaining a vessel)
Since it is currently hurricane season in this area as well well as just being to hot to sleep, I don't plan on any sailing until October. When the temperature cools down (hopefully in October) I will be hauling the vessel for scheduled maintenance. If you want to learn about boat maintenance this is your chance. I plan to cruise to destinations unknown after the yard period.
About the boat, the plans, and current crew
usually cleancomfortablevery safevessel is survey certifiedvery spacioushave a holidayshare experienceseek adventuremulticultural
I personally knew the designer of the vessel (Jim Krogen). The vessel was designed for gunkholing in the shallow waters of the Bahamas and Florida Keys. New sails, and standing rigging. Less than 300 hours since last major engine overhaul. The vessel is well founded and carries a considerable amount of spares. I carry a RIB dinghy with a new 25 HP engine to get to snorkeling spots, and general exploring.
What is expected of the crew
clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyrespectfultrustworthyrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatoreager to learn & workpolitepositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesdon't mind cleaningcan follow orderswill not bring a bicyclewill not bring a petharmony
General crew requirements:
You don't need a lot of experience. I can teach you a lot about sailing and boats in general. If you are experienced all the better..
Be a decent human being.
Be willing to learn and help with general day to day chores..
Get yourself to and from the boat. Pay for your share of food and consumables. I will handle fuel, etc...
Plan on having a fun experience!
Sorry about the pets and bicycles, they are a problem when going through Bahamian customs clearance.
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