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since Apr 2023
last sign in 25 Apr 2025
Owner & Captain/Skipper - always or often aboard
SV - Sailing Vessel, 14.6 m (48 ft), sail, monohull, Grand Soleil 46

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viewed 2,913 times
since Apr 2023
last sign in 25 Apr 2025

Availability after 1 May 2025

Embark (Boarding)
preferably embarking anytime after the 1 May 2025
Duration
preferably for at least 2 months and for less than 5 months
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 Boarding location
Greececrewscene.com - Ionian Islands - visible to Crew members only
Your boarding area is ? within this vessel's boarding location
and the Crew is preferably within 500 nm • 926 km • 575 mi
Your current location is around ? away from this location
 Destination planned to take the vessel next
Greececrewscene.com - North Aegean - visible to Crew members only
this destination is around 561 km from the boarding location
 My current location where I'm in person
Montenegrocrewscene.com - Tivat - visible to Crew members only
 Home Port of Registry (registered vessel)
United Kingdomcrewscene.com - England - visible to Premium Crew

Vessel

Languages spoken aboard
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
native English
Vessel type, make and model
SV Sailing Vessel, Grand Soleil 46
Vessel year
2017 built, and most recent major refit completed in 2024
Vessel main propulsion
sail
Vessel hull type
monohull
Vessel length
14.6 metres (48 ft)
Vessel weight (displacement)
12 tonnes (26,460 lb)
Crew & guests aboard
usually 2 people aboard
Journey
cruising: Coastal

Crew

Team request
position for individuals or teams
Nationality of crew
anyone
Gender of crew
anyone
Age of crew
preferably over 25 years of age
Height of crew
any
Weight of crew
any

Lifestyle

Eating
Anyone and aboard any or no specific diet is fine
Drinking
Anyone and aboard moderate drinking is allowed
Smoking
Anyone and  aboard there is strictly no smoking

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
preferably crew with at least 1 year spent at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
preferably crew with at least 2,000 nm logged

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions available
preferably for
 Crew   experienced
 Competent Crew   experienced and qualified
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

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.

About the boat, the plans, and current crew

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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.

What is expected of the crew

clean & tidydiligenteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood communicatorpolitepositive outlooksense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancewill not bring a pet

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.

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