I am a semi-retired professional living in Australia but cruising for a few months a year in the UK and Europe. In 2022 I sailed from Pwllheli via Ireland to the West Coast of Scotland then in 2023 sailed through the Crinan and Caledonian Canals and down the East coast of the UK to Ipswich. This year the plan is to sail from Ipswich (UK) via the inland waterways of the Netherlands then Heligoland and through the Kiel canal to Strande. That will be from 15th May to about 8th June. There is currently room for one crew for most of this leg. From 18th August to 11th September my wife and I will cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago via the Aland Islands to Turku and need one crew or could accept a team. From about 11th Sept to 23rd Sept I will sail from Turku via Helsinki to Tallinn and again need crew. The emphasis is on leisurely cruising including time to sightsee ashore, not on miles building. We sail when we can and motor when we need to and shelter in bad weather. However, the Island Packet is a Class A sailing vessel with a powerful engine capable of cruising at 8 knots in all conditions when necessary. I cover all vessel expenses and food aboard but crew are responsible for their own travel costs and alcohol (usually shared in practice) and a contribution to food costs is welcome.

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The Island Packet is designed to be sailed single-handed. The most important functions for the crew will be to assist with docking and watchkeeping. Reasonable agility is important to be able to hop ashore in canal locks and onto rocky islands. Prior experience is less important than willingness to take instruction but some experience would be useful. There is an enclosed wheelhouse and all sail control is from the sheltered cockpit. We cruise at about 6 knots. There is a master cabin and one twin guest cabin, a single shared head, and a very spacious galley and food storage. The vessel has diesel heating. Visitors and crew all comment that she is exceptionally comfortable. Male, female or team welcome.

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I am open minded, tolerant and have a good sense of humour. I am qualified up to RYA Coastal Skipper with good experience in a range of vessels and locations and strong navigational skills.