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since Aug 2022
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Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
for any duration
Disembark
flexible, no specific date
Locations
My current location where I'm in person
New Zealand
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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
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Gender
female
Age
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Languages
What are the language proficiency levels?
native
speaking natively like a local without a noticeable foreign accent
fluent
speaking fluently with an extensive vocabulary, but with a foreign accent
competent
speaking competently with a solid vocabulary on almost any topic
elementary
speaking enough to get by, but may get lost in a conversation
learning
not speaking the language, but learned enough to say simple sentences
not proficient
may know a few words, but cannot form sentences or ask questions
speaks native English
learning Spanish
Nationality
US American
Civil Status
Single
Children
none
Height
160 cm / 5' 3"
Weight
50-55 kg / 110-121 lb
Countries
Countries I've resided in
United States
Countries I've visited (14)
Albania Australia Bahamas Bermuda British Virgin Islands Canada France Greece Italy Mexico Nepal New Zealand Spain United Kingdom
Australia Bahamas Bermuda British Virgin Islands Canada France Greece Italy Mexico Nepal New Zealand Spain United Kingdom 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 7.9 months at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 5,000 nm at sea
Qualifications
Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
issued or renewed during 2023 & 2022
Document not verified
US
Accredited by
USSA
Issued or renewed
2023 FebExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
issued or renewed before 2020
Document not verified
US
Accredited by
ASA
Issued or renewed
2019 JanExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Document not verified
US
Accredited by
ASA
Issued or renewed
2018 AprExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
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 and qualified
Watch-keeper experienced
Competent Crew experienced
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
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
Headed to New Zealand Dec 2024. Available after January 2025 in NZ, Australia or Pacific Islands.
Experienced Sailor and Cruiser with open schedule. Financially secure (retired 9/2023).
Looking for sea time with great Captains and boat mates, exploring the amazing world we live in.
Monohull to 54 feet and Catamaran to 50 feet experience.
Multiple overnight watches as sole crew member in cockpit. Also happy to do provisioning, cooking, cleaning.
2024-- Crew member Bavaria 46, Italy including crossing to Sardinia and Sardinian coast
Crew member on Cheoy Lee 48 Ketch NC to Bermuda.
Crew member on Amel 54 in Banderas Bay, Mexico to Barra de Navidad and Return.
2023--50 foot cat Norfolk, VA to Hilton Head, SC offshore.
40 foot cat Beaufort, NC to Georgetown Bahamas offshore. Puget Sound racing 1 design (J105)
2021/2022--2 times down Baja coast, 1 time doing Baja Bash, 3 crossings of Sea of Cortez from La Paz, MX to Mainland (or reverse). Multiple overnights along Mainland Mexico.
Resume and references available.
Formal Education: ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 114 (Catamaran), ASA Docking Endorsement, International Safety at Sea with Hands-On Training, 6 hour hands on Diesel Engines course, 6 hour hands on Outboard Engine course.
For fun: Snorkel, hike, kayak, SUP, love meeting new people, being part of the cruising community, and seeing new places.
A little about myself, my interests and my plans
clean & tidycommitteddiligenteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatortravel light (little luggage)politeLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlooksense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningcan follow ordersenjoy teachinginterpretinglearn a language
Speak enough Spanish to usually get out of trouble.
My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat
share experiencevisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamgain experiencetravel
Love being on a sailboat, whether monohull or cat. Night watches are the best. Enjoy meeting other cruisers and being helpful to others as appropriate. I love snorkeling, SUPing or Kayaking. Hiking, walking, seeing new places, learning new cultures and customs.
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