Happily retired and seeking to live life through adventure, travel, meeting people and being active. I am an active bike packer and have travelled solo by bike in Greece, France and UK. I share a 13.5 metre custom built timber ketch with my son. I sail solo or with mates and/or my son who is our skipper in Tasmania - south east coast, d'entrecasteux channel, Bruni Island and more recently east coast of Tasmania and Bass Strait. I am regular crew for deliveries between Melbourne & Sydney, Newcastle, Hobart and Portland Victoria. I am crew for a couple of race boats for social racing in Melbourne. Qualified Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) and Provide Advanced First including current CPR qualification. Best contact is via WhatsApp.

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After a career as a senior leader in the Victorian Public Sector I am ready for just being me; seeking adventure, travel, food, sailing, cycling, surfing, diving, walking and whatever else might come. Especially meeting people and going to gorgeous places. Can travel light and easy. Happy to not be the boss. Happy to be flexible with planning and any itinerary. Get along well with preference to be around positive people. Financially independent and happy to contribute to costs. Can generally problem solve or at least identify. Focus on safety in all forms including mental health. Respect and reciprocity are important.

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Keen to sail further abroad and on longer trips. Also keen to sail different boats and learn more about all aspects of sailing. Finding crew to sail my own boat is dependent on availability - mates & family still all work! A bit like solo cycling I have done I am happy to go where the ride / wind takes me and especially to meet people and spend time sailing, fishing, swimming, diving, snorkelling, surfing, walking, eating in new places. Can be available at reasonably short notice if looking for a delivery or passage crew or for short / long legs of a cruise. Happy to negotiate any aspect. WhatsApp is best contact pathway.