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, male

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Embark (Boarding)

ready now to embark anytime

Duration

preferably for at least 2 weeks and for less than 4 weeks

Disembark

flexible, no specific date

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Locations

My current location where I'm in person

Switzerland - Zürich - visible to Boat members only

your vessel's specified 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'

Switzerland - Zürich - 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 German, Spanish
fluent English, Italian
competent French

Nationality

Swiss

Gender

male

Age

visible to Free & Premium members only

Civil Status

Partner

Children

1 child who is under 18 years of age

Height

188 cm / 6' 2"

Weight

90-95 kg / 198-209 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in

Switzerland

Countries I've visited (26)

Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Caribbean Netherlands Chile Colombia Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Gibraltar India Italy Kenya Liechtenstein Luxembourg Maldives Malta Mexico Monaco Netherlands Norway

Lifestyle

Eating

I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard

Drinking

I drink moderately and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard

Smoking

I'm generally a non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time

spent at least 2 months at sea

Coastal/Ocean sea miles

logged at least 2,000 nm at sea

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

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issued or renewed during 2024 & 2023

Document not verified

Accredited by

MCA

STCW A-I/9, Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG 1)

Issued or renewed

2024 Jan

Expiry

2025 Jan

Accredited by

MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency

Document not verified

Accredited by

RYA

Tender Operator Certificate

Issued or renewed

2024 Jan

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

RYA The Royal Yachting Association

Document not verified

Accredited by

RYA

Powerboat Certificate - Level 2

Issued or renewed

2024 Jan

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

RYA The Royal Yachting Association

Document not verified

Accredited by

RYA/MCA

Theory (Shorebased) - Yachtmaster Ocean

Issued or renewed

2023 Jun

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency

issued or renewed during 2022 & 2021

Document not verified

Accredited by

MCA

STCW A-VI/1-1,2,3,4, Basic Safety Training (STCW95)

Issued or renewed

2022 Dec

Expiry

2027 Dec

Accredited by

MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency

Document not verified

Accredited by

MCA

STCW A-VI/6-1, Security Awareness

Issued or renewed

2022 Dec

Expiry

2027 Dec

Accredited by

MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency

Document not verified

Accredited by

RYA/MCA

Marine Diesel Maintenance

Issued or renewed

2022 Dec

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency

Document not verified

Accredited by

RYA/MCA

Theory (Shorebased) - Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore

Issued or renewed

2022 Nov

Expiry

2027 Nov

Accredited by

RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency

Document not verified

Accredited by

RYA

PPR - Professional Practices and Responsibilities

Issued or renewed

2022 Aug

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

RYA The Royal Yachting Association

Document not verified

Accredited by

SMNO/SSA

Swiss Certificate of Competence for Ocean Yachting

Issued or renewed

2022 Jun

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

SMNO/SSA Schweizerisches Seeschifffahrtsamt / Swiss Maritime Navigation Office

Document not verified

Accredited by

First Aid Offshore

Issued or renewed

2022 May

Expiry

2027 May

Accredited by

WS World Sailing (formerly ISAF)

Document not verified

Accredited by

BAKOM

LRC - GMDSS Long Range Certificate

Issued or renewed

2021 Nov

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

BAKOM Bundesamt für Kommunikation

Document not verified

Accredited by

BAKOM

SRC - GMDSS Short Range Certificate (VHF/DSC)

Issued or renewed

2021 Oct

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

BAKOM Bundesamt für Kommunikation

Document not verified

Accredited by

DMYV/DSV

SBF See, Motor (CWM) - Sportbootführerschein

Issued or renewed

2021 Sep

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

DMYV/DSV Deutscher Motoryachtverband e.V. / Deutscher Segel-Verband e.V.

Document not verified

Accredited by

SA-ZH

A-Schein Maschinenantrieb (Motor, Lakes, National Certificate)

Issued or renewed

2021 Jul

Expiry

Unlimited (no expiry)

Accredited by

SA-ZH Schifffahrtsamt Kanton Zürich

Boat wanted

Journey

any

Vessel main propulsion

only motor

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
Captain / Skipper   some experience
Delivery Crew   experienced and qualified
Navigator   experienced and qualified
Deckhand   experienced and qualified

unpaid

crew is not expecting to be paid

contribute

- visible to Free & Premium members only

crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

Professional paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required

positions of interest

preferably for
Competent Crew   experienced
Watch-keeper   experienced
Captain / Skipper   some experience

paid

- visible to Free & Premium members only

crew is looking for paid work

Team

Team status

Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I’m interested to help (Deckhand, Watch Keeping, Navigator, 1.Mate/Co-Skipper) with Motor Yachts to gain more experience, seagoing days and mileage.

I'm Swiss (54), name: Walter from Zürich (Switzerland), non-smoker, fully vaccinated, Novice Captain/Skipper 1900+ nm experience on MY’s 33ft up to 82ft as Skipper, Navigator and Deckhand with technical skills.

I have:
- Swiss Ocean Yachting CoC,
- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean & Offshore Shorebase,
- RYA Powerboat L2, RYA Tender Operator,
- Short- & Long Range VHF GMDSS
- STCW 95 Basic Safety Training, STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness,
- RYA Diesel Maintenance, 1st Aid,
and valid ENG1 and more,
continuing now towards RYA Yachtmaster Offshore CoC, Master MCA 200/500 GT.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alleager to learn & workpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesready to partygood with maintenancecan follow ordersenjoy teachinginterpretingbuy my own boat one daylive on little money

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experienceshare charter costsseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengesgain experiencetravel

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Locations

Personal details

What are the language proficiency levels?

Countries

Lifestyle

Experience

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

show expired (1)hide expired (1)

issued or renewed during 2024 & 2023

issued or renewed during 2022 & 2021

Boat wanted

Position

Recreational generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

Professional paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required

Team

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

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