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Owner & Captain/Skipper - always or often aboard
SV - Sailing Vessel, 9.1 m (30 ft), sail, monohull, Smaalders
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Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
preferably for at least 1 week and for less than 4.3 weeks
Disembark
flexible, no specific date
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Locations

 Boarding location
Costa Rica - Puntarenas - visible to Crew members only
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 Destination planned to take the vessel next
Panama - Panamá - visible to Crew members only
this destination is around 593 km from the boarding location
 My current location where I'm in person
United States - Montana - visible to Crew members only
 Home Port of Registry (registered vessel)
United States - Montana - visible to Premium Crew

Vessel

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
elementary Spanish
Vessel type, make and model
SV Sailing Vessel, Smaalders
Vessel year
2016 built, and most recent major refit completed in 2023
Vessel main propulsion
sail
Vessel hull type
monohull
Vessel length
9.1 metres (30 ft)
Vessel weight (displacement)
7 tonnes (15,435 lb)
Crew & guests aboard
usually 3 people aboard
Journey
cruising, cruising: Coastal, cruising: Offshore or passage: Pacific

Crew

Team request
position preferably for individuals, but teams may apply
Nationality of crew
anyone
Gender of crew
anyone
Age of crew
preferably between 35 to 75 years of age
Height of crew
any
Weight of crew
preferably weighs between 45 kg / 99 lb and 100 kg / 220 lb

Lifestyle

Eating
Anyone and aboard any or no specific diet is fine
Drinking
Anyone and aboard moderate drinking is allowed
Smoking
Preferably non-smokers and aboard there is preferably no smoking

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
none required
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
preferably crew with at least 200 nm logged

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions available
preferably for
 Crew   some experience
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I am semi retired, in good health, and spending as much time as possible sailing. My wife doesn't enjoy offshore sailing, and is not part of these voyages. I am easy going, not critical of people, and generally fun to be around. The next voyage will be from our current position in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Panama, probably all the way to Panama City.
TEAM PLAYERS ONLY. ME FIRST ATTITUDES NEED NOT APPLY.
Anyone with competent or fluent Spanish speaking ability is a big asset.

About the boat, the plans, and current crew

fairly crampedusually cleancomfortablevery safehave a holidayshare experiencevisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamlearn a languageface challenges

Boat is only a few years old and all systems are in good conditions. I sometimes sail single handed, but prefer to sail with one or two additional crew.

What is expected of the crew

clean & tidycommittedeasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyrespectfultrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatortravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpolitepositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningcan follow orderswill not bring a petharmony

Would like a person who is easy going and does their best to be safe aboard. Also will need to help with night watches.
I am also considering having someone boat sit while the boat is in marinas between voyages. The destination is Panama Canal and into the Caribbean for some island hopping. Need someone independant, and trustworthy for this position. They could/would have a crew position when underway if they desire.

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1 Recommendations received for this member

2022 Apr 04

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1 Recommendations provided by this member

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