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since Jul 2019
last sign in 21 Oct 2024
Availability after 8 Dec 2024
Embark (Boarding)
must embark after the 8 Dec 2024
Duration
preferably for at least 2 weeks and for less than 4 weeks
Disembark
flexible, no specific date
Locations
My current location where I'm in person
Australia
- Victoria - visible to Boat members onlyYour 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
- Victoria - visible to Boat members onlyPersonal 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
may tell you later
Children
may tell you later
Height
191 cm / 6' 3"
Weight
95-100 kg / 209-220 lb
Countries
Countries I've resided in
Australia
Countries I've visited
none
Lifestyle
Eating
I eat any available 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 prefer vessels with no smoking aboard
Experience
Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 1 year at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 10,000 nm at sea
Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
Qualifications / Certifications
none
Boat wanted
Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
any
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
Crew experienced
Deckhand experienced
Watch-keeper experienced
Delivery Crew experienced
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
Team
Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
Hello all.
Retired ex RAAF Aircraft maintainer looking for adventure, memories and shared experiences on the water. Been on quite a few of 7-10 days offshore fishing charters before, both in AUS and abroad.
Married with adult children.
Have assisted Skippers navigate coastal waters and QLD Outer reef systems.
Bundaberg to Townsville monohull, Aug 2019 delivery.
Sydney to Whitsundays catamaran 2 up assist late 2019.
Mar 20, two up mono, Sydney to Tin Can Bay.
April/May 21, 44' cat assist, Brisbane to Whitsundays.
June 21, Melbourne - Gosford 2 up delivery assist Jeanneau 39i.
Dec 21, Sydney to Melbourne 44’ FP catamaran.
Feb 22, Hobart to Launceston 42’ mono Cruising yacht.
Mar 22, Launceston, King Is, Strahan to Hobart 42' mono.
May 22, Brisbane to Nth Queensland, 50' mono, 2 up.
June 22, Adelaide to Sydney, 2 up 35' Roger's cat.
Sep 22, Motor cruising Coral Sea and outer Great Barrier Reef. 51’ motor cruiser.
Nov 22, 51’ Motor cruiser, Whitsundays and outer reef at the GBR.
Feb - Mar 23, Melbourne to Perth, 51’ 3 up Outremer cat assist.
Mar 23, 300nm radius off NZ North Island,
fishing, domestic duties and night watches, 56' powercat.
Aug 23, 9 day social delivery, Sydney to Brisbane, 12m Seawind cat.
Nov 23, 51’ motor cruiser, 110nm East off the Whitsundays and Mackay.
Nov 23, 7 day delivery Melbourne to Sydney, 42' mono.
Jul 24, 7 day delivery, Gold Coast to Hervey Bay, 50' Kingfisher Flybridge motor cruiser. A very sloppy to moderate Wide Bay Bar crossing.
Sep 24, Brisbane, Swain Reef, Whitsundays. 50' motor cruiser.
Love boating and fishing; have my own trailer boat. Day and night watches, electronic navigation, radio operation, operate tender, trim sails, mechanical maintenance and might even troll a lure for a dinner fish.
I’m also house trained after 30 years in Defence and also like to dabble in the galley.
Can fly in and fly out to assist with boat transits, travel company and watch duties etc.
5 times COVID-19 vaccinate.
A little about myself, my interests and my plans
clean & tidydiligenteasy-goingenthusiasticfriendlyorganisedrespectfultrustworthyrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesavailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningcan follow orders
My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat
share experienceseek adventureface challengesgain experience
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