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viewed 1,895 times
since Jan 2015
last sign in 9 Dec 2022

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
preferably for at least 1 week and for less than 3 months
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
United States - North Carolina - 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 Caribbean, Central America, South America or Caribbean Netherlands
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
United States - North Carolina - 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
Nationality
US American
Gender
female
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
not specified
Children
not specified
Height
not specified
Weight
may tell you later

Countries

Countries I've resided in
United States
Countries I've visited (12)
Austria Bahamas Canada Caribbean Netherlands France Grenada Italy Mexico Saint Barthélemy Saint Kitts & Nevis Saint Martin (FR) Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

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

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 1.6 months at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
none

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

Qualifications / Certifications
none

Boat wanted

Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
any length
Crew & guests aboard
any

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions of interest
preferably for
 Cook   experienced and qualified
 Crew   some experience
contribute
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crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

Team

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

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

Winter (Jan, Feb, Mar) 2016:
Sailed aboard a Beneteau sloop with British Captain and 2 other passengers, visiting several islands from Grenada to Martinique and then return. The trip this time was not as official cook, but contributing passenger. There was time to begin to learn a bit more about the actual sailing. I do tend to have a touch of sea sickness at the start of a sail; but not bad, and being up on deck in the wind is very helpful. Total time onboard this trip was 6-8 weeks.

Feb & March 2015:
I served as cook and provisioner during my first experience cruising in winter 2015 onboard a 46' Beneteau Sloop with 3 other people. I met the boat in St. Kitts in late February. We sailed to St. Barts, then to St. Martin; and then turned back and did the same in reverse.
Overall, I felt competent at the cooking and everyone onboard seemed pleased. As for the sailing, I would have liked to have been given the opportunity to learn more about crewing the boat; but that will come. I did get a bit of sea sickness the first day, but was fine after that. I do like going ashore and exploring the islands as much as being on the boat, so I spent some time cruising around on rented scooters.
I have indicated that I am interested in situations from paid to contributing based on the amount of assistance you want/need from me, and how much time I would have to myself to explore the islands we visit. On my first outing, I was paid a stipend to cover my travel to/from U.S. to St. Kitts and in return I cooked 2-3 meals per day for 3 weeks, and I was given time off to explore the islands.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

confident swimmergood communicatorno tattoos at allfit & healthyfriendlyopen mindedcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaning

I love an adventure, like to hike and explore; but also like time to relax and do nothing or read a book. As an active, curious, mature woman, I am capable of taking on a supportive role as a crew member/cook. I am willing and able to learn whatever I can to be helpful onboard. I am experienced as cook, adaptable to your needs on the boat. I am a confident swimmer, and have had a dive certification in the past. I have much to learn about crewing aboard a sailing vessel. In decent physical condition for my age, and am not afraid of very much.
At home in North Carolina, I have a small landscape maintenance business and have a rental apartment in my home, so I'm still working and will need to earn income for a long time yet. However, my business has slow times throughout the year, especially during the winter months and during mid-summer. The most important time for me to be home working is mid-March thru early June.
At home I tend to be a "foodie" supporting the local organic farmers at the farmer's market, and I enjoy eating out at independent local restaurants. I like to dance for fun and exercise, so I go Contra dancing a few times per month. I have 2 daughters who play soccer in college, so during the fall I will spend some time going to watch them play. I love to travel, but must do so on a tight budget, so I have been creative in finding ways like this to make it possible. I dream of escaping one day to a peaceful life in a beautiful place, maybe on a boat of my own.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

have a holidayshare experienceshare charter costsseek adventuregain experiencelearn to sailsustainable traveltravel

1. I want to learn about the cruising life and learn to sail.
2. I love an adventure.
3. Travel and Meet People
4. Leave the cold weather behind (or leave heat & humidity in July-Aug).
5. Fresh seafood (although this was a disappointment on my first trip; sadly, the fish seem to be gone); Local Food. Local Culture.
6. Swimming, snorkeling in the ocean.

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