I'm an enthusiastic sailor with over 25 years of varied sailing experience, including ocean crossings, high-level competitive racing, and charter boat operations. Having owned and maintained a Lagoon 440 catamaran for several years, I developed solid skills in repairs, maintenance, and practical seamanship. My recent sailing includes an Atlantic crossing (ARC), and I've sailed extensively through the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and South American waters.I pride myself on being reliable, adaptable, and easy-going, with a clear understanding of teamwork, leadership, and respectful coexistence aboard. I am resilient in challenging situations, open-minded to learning, and consistently positive in my outlook—all essential qualities onboard. Currently traveling to Australia, I'm keen to join a crew exploring Oceania and Southeast Asia, ideally aboard a boat with similar interests and values, creating memorable experiences and lasting nautical friendships along the way.

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**Personal Details:**

- **Name:** Alejandro Diego
- **Age:** 46
- **Nationality:** Italian
- **Languages:** English, Spanish, Italian
- **Licenses:** Recreational Vessel Skipper
- **Current Location:** Madrid, Spain (soon relocating to Australia)

**Sailing Experience:**

- **Years Sailing:** 25+
- **Ocean Crossings:** Atlantic Crossing with ARC (recently completed, 18 days continuous at sea)
- **Owned Boats:** Lagoon 440 Catamaran (2016-2021), responsible for charters, maintenance, and repairs.

**Competitive Sailing Highlights:**

- 2nd place Copa del Rey, Mallorca (X35 class, 6 editions)
- 2nd place Trofeo Conde de Godo, Barcelona (twice, ORC)
- 3rd place Middle Sea Race, Malta (IRC)
- 2nd and 3rd place South Atlantic Circuit, Argentina-Uruguay (ORC)
- Podiums in Spanish Cup Soling, Mare Nostrum Regatta (Mini Pongo 6.4), and extensive racing experience in Melges 24, J70, Soling, Optimist classes. Competed internationally in events such as Giraglia, Cowes Week, and Kiel Week.

**Cruising Experience:**

- Extensive sailing throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean (Spain, Italy, Greece), South America, and Europe.
- Comfortable with offshore navigation, night watches, sail handling, passage planning, and onboard repairs even with limited resources.

**Personal Strengths:**

- Skilled in teamwork, leadership, and clear communication onboard
- Adaptable, respectful, reliable, and consistently positive attitude
- Experienced in boat maintenance, rigging, sail handling, and emergency repairs
- Physically fit, athletic, and accustomed to demanding sailing conditions

**Objectives & Interests:**

- Currently seeking to join a crew sailing Australia and Southeast Asia, open to both cruising and racing opportunities.
- Interested in participating in Sydney-Hobart race if the opportunity arises.
- Future sailing dreams include rounding Cape Horn and sailing in Antarctic waters.
- Keen to engage with competent, friendly crews who value camaraderie, shared adventures, and mutual respect onboard.

**Availability:**

- Flexible availability starting soon (traveling to Australia in upcoming weeks)
- Open to voyages lasting from weeks to several months
- Happy to discuss options for sailing individually or together with Erica, my partner and experienced crewmember recently part of the ARC crossing.

Thank you very much for considering my profile—I look forward to the possibility of sharing great sailing experiences with you!Fair winds,

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As I said my motivation is to keep on living nice experiences around boats and the people that create their mood. Obviously you cannot have a boat everywhere in the world and you cannot also be local everywhere so it is sensible to team with people needing good crew to sail.