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since May 2019
last sign in 13 Mar 2023
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
New Zealand
- Auckland - Boat members onlyYour vessel's boarding location is around ? away from this location
Boarding location
New Zealand
- same as my current locationand the Boat must be within 500 nm • 926 km • 575 mi
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'
New Zealand
- Auckland - Boat members onlyPersonal details
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Languages
What are the language proficiency levels?
native
speaking natively like a local without a noticeable foreign accent
fluent
speaking fluently with an extensive vocabulary, but with a foreign accent
competent
speaking competently with a solid vocabulary on almost any topic
elementary
speaking enough to get by, but may get lost in a conversation
learning
not speaking the language, but learned enough to say simple sentences
not proficient
may know a few words, but cannot form sentences or ask questions
speaks native English
competent French
Nationality
New Zealander
Civil Status
Married
Children
2 children, both under 18 years of age
Height
184 cm / 6'
Weight
95-100 kg / 209-220 lb
Countries
Countries I've resided in
France
New Zealand United Kingdom
New Zealand United Kingdom
Countries I've visited (14)
Andorra Australia China Fiji Germany Indonesia Italy Japan Malaysia Singapore Spain Tonga United Arab Emirates United States
Australia China Fiji Germany Indonesia Italy Japan Malaysia Singapore Spain Tonga United Arab Emirates United States 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 generally a non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard
Experience
Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 1.6 months at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 5,000 nm at sea
Qualifications
Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
issued or renewed before 2020
Document not verified
NZ
Accredited by
RYA
Issued or renewed
2018 DecExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Boat wanted
Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
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 some experience
Deckhand some experience
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
Team
Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
Hi Im Louis, 36 year old.
Looking to chase a dream in Learning to sail and to one day own my own boat.
Love the ocean. Diving, surfing, spearfishing, fishing.
Retired professional sportsman.
Married and have kids
I have done a RYA Day Skippers course in NZ and crewed a few boats. Keen to learn, work and gain experience!!
Look forward to hearing from you.
A little about myself, my interests and my plans
confident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorvisible tattoostravel light (little luggage)respectfulclean & tidycommittedeager to learn & workfit & healthyfriendlypoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfuldiligentpositive outlookskilledorganisedtrustworthyopen mindedenthusiasticeasy-goingsense of humorcan pay own expensesavailable on my owndon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersinterpretingbuy my own boat one daylive on little moneylearn a language
My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat
share experienceseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengesgain experiencelearn to saillive off the gridtravel
Looking to gain experience with sailing, keen to learn and also to meet new people.
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