Hi.
I am an old sailor with over seventy years of ocean racing and cruising experience. I am living and cruising full time aboard my "retirement" boat.
She's a stoutly built vessel and has received a total refit including state of the art electronics, re-configuration of interior spaces and upgrades to all other systems aboard. This is not a fast boat, but a very seaworthy and economical long range cruiser. The overall plan is for extended cruising, which began in the Pacific Northwest. This includes circumnavigating Central America and North America before jumping across the north Atlantic to Greenland, Iceland and Europe.We are currently cruising down the west coast of North America, having completed a three year cruise of Alaska.
I am in Mexico at this point and have a hidey-hole here in Sinaloa to sit out any chubascos or hurricanes. I plan to begin the trek south right after Christmas 2024.
I Usually I seek crew members willing to take part in a long term, broad ranging cruise. I'm in no great hurry, and want crew who is of like mind. Savor the journey over the destination. I am really looking for one to two persons to crew permanently to help in all aspects of the cruise.
This is not a paid position, but an opportunity to live and learn about a lifestyle that is nomadic, yet comfortable (most of the time). I do cover all living expenses aboard, and I also pay crew to help with some of the larger maintenance projects that I would hire out anyway. This should provide crew with some cash.

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Because I am in my seventies, I'm looking for a younger male crew between 18 and 35 yrs to join me on an extended cruise. I need to depend on the physical abilities of a younger person. The potential crew should be open to new places, experiences, culture and people, have a love for the open ocean as well as an appreciation for the beauty of the areas we visit.
No giant egos please, no drama, just cruise with me and friends / family who will be joining us at times.
The loose plan is to cruise various areas of the coastal US and North America beginning in Alaska and the Aleutians, British Columbia, Mexico, Central America, through the Panama Canal, up through the Gulf coast and east coast and on to Europe. Continuing down the west coast of Europe and Africa, I'd like to head back across the South Atlantic to Argentina and then down and through the Straights of Magellan while cruising Patagonia. Then up the west coast of South America to Ecuador and across to the Galapagos and then on down through the South
Pacific.We will be cruising at various times in tropical areas and in colder climates too.
Eventually this will become a circumnavigation. No real end time-frame.

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Duties aboard are to stand watches, do moderate daily boat chores (maintenance, cleaning, paint and varnish touchup, light mechanical), share cooking details, and become part of the overall experience.
This type of cruising, "gunk-holing", is slow paced and dependent on weather, local conditions (visas etc.) and opportunities for cultural experiences as well as whimsy. No real time restraints or deadlines.
This is not a paid position but neither is a monetary contribution expected. Crew will be paid to participate in some of the maintenance as I would have to pay for some of it anyway. This should provide funds for personal necessities. All other expenses aboard are paid by the boat.
Since I am a bit challenged by the process of using social media and the associated technologies, it would be a plus if the crew-member is also interested in social media and web-blogging as well as video, You Tube and Instagram. All types of opportunities exist in the media. I have a web site and Instagram link for the eventual purpose of vlogging but do need help in establishing a You Tube channel and following.I have a couple of cameras aboard and Satellite capability.