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since Aug 2014
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viewed 890 times
since Aug 2014
last sign in 1 day ago

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
preferably for at least 4 days and for less than 2 weeks
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
United Statescrewscene.com - Connecticut - 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
preferably within North America, Caribbean, Bahamascrewscene.com, Australia/Oceania or Western Europe
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
United Statescrewscene.com - Connecticut - visible to Boat members only

Personal details

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
elementary French
Nationality
British and US American
Gender
male
Age
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Civil Status
Divorced
Children
2 children, both over 18 years of age
Height
191 cm / 6' 3"
Weight
90-95 kg / 198-209 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
United Kingdomcrewscene.com United Statescrewscene.com
Countries I've visited (19)
Antigua & Barbudacrewscene.com Bahamascrewscene.com Bermudacrewscene.com British Virgin Islandscrewscene.com Canadacrewscene.com Denmarkcrewscene.com Francecrewscene.com Germanycrewscene.com Gibraltarcrewscene.com Greececrewscene.com Irelandcrewscene.com Italycrewscene.com Japancrewscene.com Malaysiacrewscene.com Moroccocrewscene.com Singaporecrewscene.com Spaincrewscene.com Switzerlandcrewscene.com US Virgin Islandscrewscene.com

Lifestyle

Eating
I prefer an unrestricted diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard
Drinking
I only drink socially and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard
Smoking
I'm generally a non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 12 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 20,000 nm at sea

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

issued or renewed during 2024 & 2023
Issued or renewed
2023 Aug
Expiry
2028 Aug
Accredited by
USSA United States Sailing Association

Boat wanted

Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
preferably monohull
Vessel length
preferably over 12.8 metres (42 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
 Watch-keeper   experienced
 Delivery Crew   experienced
 Race Crew   experienced
 Navigator   experienced
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
contribute
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

Professional    paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required

positions of interest
preferably for
 Competent Crew   experienced
 Watch-keeper   experienced
 Delivery Crew   experienced
 Race Crew   experienced
 Navigator   experienced
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work

Team

Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

Hi All, retired and able to travel anywhere to crew on my dime. I'm a seasoned sailor (Racing & Cruising) that is fit and comfortable in all roles. I'm currently available for short deliveries/races/rallies, and should be able to do longer runs (more than 6 weeks) by mid November. I am outgoing and a team player. I’m cruising on my Sabre 386 out of CT, but enjoy building ocean miles whenever possible, especially to/from the Caribbean. I’m contemplating an extended live aboard and cruise all around Long Island Sound and beyond with the right crew. Definitely want to frequent Block Island & Newport RI. I ran a competitive ocean racing program out of Annapolis for years on my XP44 and later my Carkeek Fast 40, both named RIVAL. I currently race on many boats in Long Island Sound, including a J/99 and a Club Swan 45, in all roles.

I am a Ski Patroller in VT, so my availability during the winter is scarce.

I am familiar with various weather routing tools and have been watch captain for several ocean races and deliveries.

I recently served as tactician, navigator and medic for a Swan 44 in the 2024 Annapolis-Bermuda race, finishing 1st in fleet, 2nd overall.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/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 ownready to partydon't mind cleaningcan follow orderslive on little money

Junior sailing from age 10-17, one-design racing for 20+ years. Sailing instructor at Boston Sailing center for 2 summers(1988–1989). Offshore deliveries and racing for the past 12 years. Recently wrapped up my own Offshore/coastal racing campaign after 8 years on my Carkeek 40 out of Annapolis, MD. I have dealt with pretty much all weather off-shore except for a hurricane. I am even-keeled and very safety conscious. I'm an experienced watch leader, skipper/helmsman and navigator whether racing or passage making.

I'm retired, so I have a fair amount of flexibility with respect to schedules given enough planning/lead time and I can pay my way.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

have a holidayvisit remote placesseek adventuretravel

I'm looking to sail as much as possible. I'm very motivated to help with a passages to the Caribbean, and doing Heineken Regatta, Antigua Sailing Week, RORC, etc. type races. I did a 10 day delivery from Newport to St. Thomas USVI and thoroughly enjoyed it.

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