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since Nov 2023
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Availability ready now
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
Switzerland
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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'
Switzerland
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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 French
fluent English
elementary Italian, Swedish, Latvian
Nationality
Belgian
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Single
Children
none
Height
179 cm / 5' 10"
Weight
75-80 kg / 165-176 lb
Countries
Countries I've resided in
Belgium
Switzerland
Switzerland
Countries I've visited (36)
Andorra Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Congo, Democratic Republic Croatia Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Iceland India Italy Kuwait Lithuania Luxembourg Mexico Morocco Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Rwanda Singapore Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Türkiye United States
Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Congo, Democratic Republic Croatia Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Iceland India Italy Kuwait Lithuania Luxembourg Mexico Morocco Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Rwanda Singapore Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Türkiye United States Lifestyle
Eating
I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard
Drinking
I'm generally a non-drinker and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard
Smoking
I'm a strict non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard
Experience
Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 10 months at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 10,000 nm at sea
Qualifications
Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
issued or renewed during 2025 & 2024
Document not verified
GB
Accredited by
RYA
Issued or renewed
2024 NovExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Document confirmed
GB
Accredited by
RYA/MCA
Commercially endorsed
STCW A-VI/1 §2.1, Yachtmaster Offshore up to 200 GT - SailIssued or renewed
2024 JunExpiry
2029 Jun
Accredited by
RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency
Document not verified
GB
Accredited by
RYA
Issued or renewed
2024 JanExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Document not verified
GB
Accredited by
RYA
Issued or renewed
2024 JanExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Document not verified
GB
Accredited by
RYA
Issued or renewed
2024 JanExpiry
2029 Jan
Document not verified
GB
Accredited by
RYA/MCA
Issued or renewed
2024 JanExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency
issued or renewed during 2023 & 2022
Document not verified
GB
Accredited by
MCA
Issued or renewed
2023 DecExpiry
2025 Dec
Boat wanted
Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
any
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
must be over 9.1 metres (30 ft) in length
Crew & guests aboard
any
Position
Professional paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required
Commercial commercially endorsed maritime qualifications are required
positions of interest
preferably for
Captain / Skipper commercially endorsed
Competent Crew commercially endorsed
Delivery Crew commercially endorsed
Watch-keeper experienced and qualified
paid
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crew is looking for paid work
Shorebased working or training from or based on a shore or land
positions of interest
preferably for
Shorebased: Office Administration experienced
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
Dear Sailing Owners, Captains,
I am RYA/MCA YACHMASTER OFFSHORE SAILING with ENG1 and STCW, I am now looking for any position as Skipper, 1st Mate or Deckhand position. As previous life as Butler/Pa , I will be a real swiss knife to act on deck, bridge or interoir service due to my different experiences around the world.
I am fluent in English, French with intermediate Italian and dutch. I am not smoking/drining person and always curious and happy to help and learn.
Looking forward to hearing from you
François
A little about myself, my interests and my plans
clean & tidycommitteddiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)politeLGBTIQA+ respectfulperfectionistpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humordon't mind cleaningcan follow ordersenjoy teachingbuy my own boat one day
My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat
share experienceface challengescareer changeearn moneygain experience
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