After our summer cruise in Ireland we are back in the UK and seeking crew for up to one week from Monday 14 October.
The vessel, a 37-foot sailing boat, is based at Port Solent. We meet on Monday evening or early Tuesday morning and usually sail in the Solent or along the south coast to Brighton or Weymouth for up to seven days depending on the weather and how much time everyone has. If the weather is particularly favorable we may go to France or the Channel Islands. At other times we will stay safely within the Solent. The aim is to enjoy a fun and relaxing time.
We normally eat at least one meal ashore. While alcohol is not allowed while sailing we do enjoy a drink when safely at anchor or in a marina.
The boat has one double and two single cabins and is well equipped with all the usual navigation and safety gear. There is a heater for winter sailing.
Everyone on board shares the cost of food, diesel and mooring.
I have sailed on and off for about 30 years, have logged 27,000 miles and hold the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification. I have owned shares in two sailboats in Britain, have done two Fastnet races and have done several long distance yacht deliveries.