29F/beginner - In the summer of 2022, I received my keelboat certification and am now looking for more on the water experience to continue learning - I would love to have an international vacation that involves sailing and am open to people from all backgrounds and communities.

I currently reside in Chicago with my Belgian Mal and in my freetime paddleboard, play rugby, and work on my cooking skills. Scuba certified.

fit & healthyfriendlyconfident swimmergood listenergood communicatortravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workLGBTIQA+ respectfulopen mindedcan pay own expensesavailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningbuy my own boat one daylearn a languagewish to bring a pet

messy but clean - who's not in such a small space

have a holidayvisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamgain experiencelearn to saillive off the grid

also in life plans: plan to hike the pct one day, despite little backpacking experience. I am still working but plan to retire relatively early and live life one adventure at a time, whether that's sailing the world or experiencing van life.

I have experienced loss in my past and am looking to find adventure and joy in life again. All I ask is that any possible crew members be respectful of this.