Hello, for the past 50 years I have been fortunate to do recreational and professional boating, both sailing and motor. Some sailing events include competing in numerous ocean races (including 5 Sydney Hobart Yacht Races). Now I own a power vessel and coastal cruise.

My vessel was built to survey and initially used for charter. Since 2017, I withdrew it from charter and use it recreationally, keeping all safety gear to survey standards.

I am seeking 2 people, with some seagoing experience, to assist me taking my 11 meter power cruiser from Gosford (NSW) to the Percy Islands (Qld).

The aim is to leave Gosford in May 2025, making numerous harbours stops along the way and cruising to Lady Musgrove Island, the Percy Islands and whale watching in Hervey Bay. As the trip will be weather dependent, I ask that each crewmember be flexible with time and to be able to take responsibility for managing the vessel.

Travelling to the Percy Islands; marina fees, fuel and maintenance will be at my expense.

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I have a current commercial Coxswain licence, Grade 1, NC, current recreational boat licence, YA Inshore Skipper Instructor NC Sailing, YA Sailing Instructor and Coach, current 1st Aid Certificate and VHF Radio licence.

Vessel is equipped with a paper charts, Chart plotter, Autopilot, AIS, VHF, wind speed/direction, EPIRB, and safety gear to AMSA survey requirements.

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As you see from my profile, I have a lot of sailing and cruising experience and would welcome anyone who would like to tap into it.