Hello, my name is Lorenz. I am a retired executive from the financial services sector. I spent the last 35 years running companies in a very competitive environment, and I am now enjoying quality sailing in and around the Med. I am single and am seeking experienced crew to join the boat for 2 - 4 months through Greece and Turkey before returning to Montenegro.

I am an avid outdoor enthusiast and have spent the past four decades skiing, climbing, mountaineering, and cycling, and I have now brought this passion to the sea. I envision island hopping through Greece with day sails of 15 - 30 NM, but also with the occasional need (or desire) for longer passages, including overnight. We will not sail every day and will take time to explore interesting places and absorb local culture.

I consider myself to be a mature, reasonable and pragmatic person. I have been fortunate to work in several countries and have had the opportunity to visit 46 countries on six continents. I enjoy conversation across a wide variety of topics and have a keen desire to continue to expand my knowledge and experiences within new cultures.

This will be my third season on this yacht, the past two seasons have included just under 3,000 NM starting in Italy from Verazze to Sicily, then Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, and the Ionian.

I anticipate having friends onboard throughout the trip, no firms plans as of yet.

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This boat is a 2017 Grand Soleil 46 LC, with a 3 cabin / 2 head layout. All scheduled annual maintenance has been performed, new performance sails have been installed, and she is fully equipped with all safety and navigational aids and comfortable accommodations. I just had canvas and cushions replaced, she looks brand new inside and out, and I am in the process of replacing the battery bank with lithium.

The plan is to spend a month crossing Greece, two+ months in Turkiye, and a month crossing back to ME.

Aegean Sea to Turkiye, return to Montenegro

My plans for this season focus on the Aegean Sea and Turkiye. I want to spend the second half of May and June in the Aegean, July into September in Turkeye, and then return to Montenegro. I have a preliminary route charted, obviously subject to change.

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I am looking for experienced crew who are confident double-handing and single-handing the boat. My preference is to find someone familiar with Greek and Turkish waters, but it is not required.

I am not asking for crew to contribute to the cost of operating the boat, but I do expect crew to contribute to cover their individual costs of food, beverages and supplies. Cooking skills are a definite positive.

I am not a heavy drinker but I do enjoy good wine and beer in the evenings and with dinner, and I will be responsible for stocking wine and beer on the boat. I have no dietary restrictions and I enjoy all types of foods. I am a strict non-smoker and will not allow smoking on the boat.