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viewed 1,075 times
since Jul 2021
last sign in 5 Nov 2024
viewed 1,075 times
since Jul 2021
last sign in 5 Nov 2024
Team

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
preferably for at least 2 weeks and for less than 5 months
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
United States - Florida - 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'
United States - Florida - 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
fluent Russian
elementary Spanish
Nationality
US American
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Married
Children
may tell you later
Height
177 cm / 5' 10"
Weight
80-85 kg / 176-187 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
United States
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'm generally a non-drinker and I prefer vessels with moderate drinking aboard
Smoking
I'm generally a non-smoker and I prefer vessels with no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 3 months at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 5,000 nm at sea

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

issued or renewed during 2020 & 2019
Issued or renewed
2020 Aug
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
ASA American Sailing Association

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
 Crew   some experience
 Competent Crew   some experience
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid

Team

Team status
I only accept positions with my crewmate
Crewmate female, couple, married (ID: non-member)
Known each other for 20.2 years, and crewed together for 1.8 months
I only accept positions with this crewmate!

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

Since my wife joined me in retirement less than a year ago, we have been trying to maximize our sailing experiences in great locations with other sailors more experienced than us. So far, we have sailed in Panama (San Blas), Croatia, the BVI, and (in May of 2023) a Transpacific passage from Mexico to the Marquesas with a captain we met on this website. All this is in addition to our own chartering which we have done in the Caribbean, Puget Sound, and Florida.

I am 73 years old, and in great shape. My wife is 64, and very athletic. I have completed ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 114. With my wife's retirement a year ago, we have relocated to Florida, but continue our sailing, both charter and as crew. Our goal is to be away from home as much as we are here. We are well traveled, having seen much of the world at this point. We have no pets or commitments that prevent us from traveling anywhere for long or short periods of time. Although the experience is beginning to pile up, I have a lot of training to add to the advancing experience, and my wife has some experience and a great learning attitude. Neither of us drink or smoke, but we don’t mind moderate drinking by others around us. We both have willing attitudes, and we are seeking no payment, and are very willing to pay our share.

We are open to both short and long trips in interesting environments.

Let us know if you might be interested in having us as shipmates!

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidydiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningcan follow ordersenjoy teachingbuy my own boat one daywish to bring a friend

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

seek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengesgain experiencelearn to sailtravel

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challenging person
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