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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 - Northland - 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 - Nevada - visible to Boat members only

Personal 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
learning Spanish

Nationality

US American

Gender

female

Age

visible to Free & Premium members only

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

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 2024 & 2023

Document not verified

Accredited by

USSA

International Offshore Safety at Sea Course with Hands-on Training

Issued or renewed

2023 Feb

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

USSA United States Sailing Association

issued or renewed during 2020 & 2019

Document not verified

Accredited by

ASA

ASA 105 - Coastal Navigation

Issued or renewed

2019 Jan

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

ASA American Sailing Association

issued or renewed before 2019

Document not verified

Accredited by

ASA

ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising

Issued or renewed

2018 Apr

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

ASA American Sailing Association

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

- visible to Free & Premium members only

crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

Team

Team status

Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates

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.