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since Jun 2013

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since Jun 2013

last sign in 12 hours ago

Availability after 26 Dec 2024

Embark (Boarding)

preferably embarking anytime after the 26 Dec 2024

Duration

for any duration but preferably for less than 8 months

Disembark

flexible, no specific date

Locations

My current location where I'm in person

Australia - New South Wales - visible to Boat members only

Your vessel's boarding location is around ? away from this location

Boarding location

anywhere

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

Destinations I'm interested in

anywhere

Home location usual 'Place of residence'

Australia - New South Wales - visible to Boat members only

Personal details

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

speaks native English

Nationality

Australian

Gender

male

Age

visible to Free & Premium members only

Civil Status

Married

Children

2 children, both over 18 years of age

Height

170 cm / 5' 7"

Weight

75-80 kg / 165-176 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in

Australia Greece United Kingdom

Countries I've visited (48)

Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Canada China Cuba Denmark Egypt Fiji France Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico Micronesia Monaco Morocco Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Papua New Guinea Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom United States Vietnam Zimbabwe

Lifestyle

Eating

I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard

Drinking

I'm generally a non-drinker and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard

Smoking

I'm a strict non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time

spent at least 2 months at sea

Coastal/Ocean sea miles

logged at least 1,000 nm at sea

Qualifications

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

issued or renewed before 2019

Document not verified

Accredited by

RYA

Day Skipper

Issued or renewed

2014 Dec

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

RYA The Royal Yachting Association

Boat wanted

Journey

any

Vessel main propulsion

preferably sail

Vessel hull type

any

Vessel length

preferably over 11.6 metres (38 ft) in length

Crew & guests aboard

any

Position

Recreational generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions of interest

preferably for
Competent Crew   experienced and qualified
Cook   experienced and qualified
Delivery Crew   experienced and qualified

unpaid

crew is not expecting to be paid

contribute

- visible to Free & Premium members only

crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

Team

Team status

Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I have worked as a Industrial Arts teacher, a Qantas international flight attendant and as a Real Estate principaI.
These varied careers would suggest that I am an adaptable person.
My friends tell me I'm friendly, trustworthy, optimistic and adventurous.
Being happily married with two children and two grandchildren enriches my life.
I eat a healthy diet of protein, vegetables, salads and fruit and love an occasional sweet, baked treat or chocolate. Fish is a definite favourite meal and I hope to get better at catching them.
Staying mentally and physical agile is a constant goal for me.
I strive to play competitive bridge well and exercise daily.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidyeasy-goingenthusiasticfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)politeLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesavailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow orders

I have enjoyed single handed sailing along the NSW coast for 3-4 years on a Laurie Davidson 34
Am comfortable with MPS and symmetrical spinnakers
One yacht delivery from Hobart to Sydney
Four years experience crewing in races on Sydney Harbour
Five years racing my own boat in the CYCA winter series
Have done the following courses:
RYA Day Skipper: Theory and Practical
Senior First Aid
Marine Radio
Safety and Sea Survival
Boat licence
I have been a member of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia for the past ten years

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experienceshare charter costsseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challenges

Happy to crew for a week or two, but I am looking for a long term cruising position if we have a fit.
Asia or other countries are acceptable to me.
I am always aware I am a guest on my skipper's boat and am respectful of him.
I find it it very satisfying to feel the wind pick up, trim the sails and see the boat sailing well
Sharing the work, night watches and cooking come naturally to me.
I am a part owner of an Beneteau Oceanis 40 berthed in Sydney Harbour.
I'm happy to fly to your boat at my cost.