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since Jan 2019

last sign in 1 day ago

Owner & Captain/Skipper - always or often aboard

SV - Sailing Vessel (Cutter), 11.6 m (38 ft), sail, monohull, Downeaster 38

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)

ready now to embark anytime

Duration

preferably for at least 4.3 weeks and for any duration onwards

Disembark

flexible, no specific date

Locations

Boarding location

United States - Michigan - visible to Crew members only

Your boarding area is ? within this vessel's boarding location

and the Crew must be within 500 nm • 926 km • 575 mi

Your current location is around ? away from this location

Destination planned to take the vessel next

United States - Florida - visible to Crew members only

this destination is around 2,022 km from the boarding location

My current location where I'm in person

United States - same as boarding location

Home Port (unregistered vessel)

United States - Illinois - 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 (Cutter), Downeaster 38

Vessel year

1976 built , and no major refit completed in the last 15 years

Vessel main propulsion

sail

Vessel hull type

monohull

Vessel length

11.6 metres (38 ft)

Vessel weight (displacement)

8.9 tonnes (19,515 lb)

Crew & guests aboard

usually 3 people aboard

Journey

cruising, …other journey or cruising: Coastal

Crew

Team request

position for individuals or teams

Nationality of crew

anyone

Gender of crew

anyone

Age of crew

preferably between 20 to 50 years of age

Height of crew

any

Weight of crew

any

Lifestyle

Eating

Preferably crew with an unrestricted diet and aboard an unrestricted diet is preferred

Drinking

Anyone and aboard moderate drinking is allowed

Smoking

Only strict 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

preferably for
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

Spring of 2025 I plan on cruising the Great Lakes in a very laid back recreational mode with most nights anchored out and lots of sightseeing. I'm not planning on any night crossings unless the weather is too good to pass up. The goal will be to have fun, enjoy the boat and take in the sights and activities along the way.

Starting in Lake Michigan, I'll be making my way to the East Coast, so there will be a wide variety of experiences to be had. I'm not planning on any schedule restrictions so day sails and visiting islands will definitely be among the possibilities. I don't need experienced crew to run the boat, but rather I am offering to share the experience with interested parties who will participate in boat operations and add to the fun. The opportunity to learn will definitely be present. Experience is a plus but not a requirement.

A flexible schedule is important as well as some creativity in getting to and from the boat if a only a portion of the trip is possible for you. Whatever is decided on has to be good for everyone, so plan on some negotiation and consideration. Safety will be the top priority above all else.

Anyone willing to help commission the boat prior to launch will be given priority. There is always a lot to do and while none of it is hard having extra hands makes it easier and go faster.

About the boat, the plans, and current crew

very safelive on little moneyshare experiencevisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamlive off the grid

38 foot cutter rigged mono-hull with inboard diesel engine. Classic lines with a full length keel. Cabin has plenty of headroom and a flexible arrangement.

Wheel steering with hydraulic autopilot and windvane. Rail mounted liferaft is also present.

What is expected of the crew

committedeasy-goingfit & healthyfriendlyrespectfultrustworthyconfident swimmergood communicatoreager to learn & workpolitepositive outlookcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaning

I can always teach the sailing skills to someone willing to listen and learn but I can't do much with a bad attitude. Sailing always involves challenges and setbacks like weather. It takes a positive outlook and a willingness to roll with the punches to be good crew. I also know that sometimes you need to fake a cheery attitude for the sake of others! The willingness to do so means everything. Sailing is a team effort.