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since Sep 2010

last sign in 17 Apr 2025

Availability after 30 Nov 2026

Embark (Boarding)

preferably embarking anytime after the 30 Nov 2026

Duration

must be for at least 3 months but preferably for less than 5 years

Disembark

flexible, no specific date

Locations

My current location where I'm in person

Italy - Liguria - Boat members only

Your vessel's boarding location is around ? away from this location

Boarding location

anywhere

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'

Italy - Lombardia - Boat members only

Personal 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 Italian
fluent English

Nationality

Italian

Civil Status

Partner

Children

none

Height

188 cm / 6' 2"

Weight

85-90 kg / 187-198 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in (6)

Denmark Philippines France Italy New Zealand Thailand

Countries I've visited (33)

Australia Belgium Cambodia China Croatia Djibouti Egypt Fiji Finland Germany Greece Hong Kong India Indonesia Ireland Maldives Malaysia Mexico Myanmar Norway New Caledonia Panama Papua New Guinea Portugal United Kingdom Singapore Slovenia Spain Sudan Taiwan Tunisia Vanuatu Vietnam

Lifestyle

Eating

I prefer an unrestricted diet and I prefer vessels with an unrestricted diet aboard

Drinking

I only drink socially and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard

Smoking

I'm a strict non-smoker and I prefer vessels with no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time

spent at least 10 years at sea

Coastal/Ocean sea miles

logged at least 50,000 nm at sea

Qualifications

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

show expiredhide expired (3)

Document not verified

Accredited by

MCA

Expired! STCW A-I/9, Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG 1)

Issued or renewed

2015 Nov

Expiry

2017 Nov

Accredited by

MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency

Document confirmed

Accredited by

IMO

Commercially endorsed

Expired! STCW A-VI/1-1,2,3,4, Basic Safety Training

Issued or renewed

2013 May

Expiry

2018 May

Accredited by

IMO International Maritime Organzation

Document confirmed

Accredited by

MIT

Expired! Comando di Unità da Diporto A (Motore/Vela), senza limiti dalla costa

Issued or renewed

2010 Jan

Expiry

2020 Jan

Accredited by

MIT Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti

Document confirmed

Accredited by

PADI

Advanced Open Water Diver

Issued or renewed

2015 Jan

Accredited by

PADI Professional Association of Diving Instructors

Document confirmed

Accredited by

RYA/MCA

Yachtmaster Offshore - Sail

Issued or renewed

2013 Jun

Accredited by

RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency

Document confirmed

Accredited by

MISE

Certificato Limitato di Radiotelefonista per Navi

Issued or renewed

2010 Sep

Accredited by

MISE Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico

Document confirmed

Accredited by

MIT

A (Motore/Vela) - Natanti e imbarcazioni senza limiti dalla costa

Issued or renewed

2010 Jan

Expiry

2032 Feb

Accredited by

MIT Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti

Boat wanted

Journey

any, cruising, passage, delivery, regatta or round the world

Vessel main propulsion

only sail

Vessel hull type

any

Vessel length

preferably between 18 metres (59 ft) to 24 metres (79 ft) in length

Crew & guests aboard

any

Position

Professional paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required

positions of interest

preferably for
Captain / Skipper   experienced and qualified
1st Mate / Officer   experienced and qualified
Delivery Crew   experienced and qualified
Diver   experienced and qualified
Competent Crew   experienced and qualified

paid

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crew is looking for paid work

Team

Team status

position for myself only, or with my crewmate

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

Available as Captain/Skipper on Sailing yachts
(preparation, planning, navigation, maintenance, managing, accounting)

Italian architect and sailor with long sailing experience (since the age of 8)

- RYA Yacht Master Offshore
- Italian Sailing Licence
- STCW95
- Swimming instructor
- Diver (PADI Advance)

I've been sailing during last 13 years in: New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, PNG, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo, Philippines, Hong-Kong, India (Andaman Islands), Maldives, Aden Gulf, Red Sea, Mediterranean (Italy, Greece, Croatia, Spain, France)

Previous positions:
Apr. 2022 - present: Captain on a Swan 68'/71' (Mediterranean)
Jun 2021- Dec 2021: Captain on a Vallicelli 72' (Mediterranean-Egypt)
May 2021 - Crew on a Vallicelli 72' (delivery from Maldives to Egypt)
July - Sept. 2020: Captain on a Swan 68'/71' (Mediterranean)
Jun - July 2020: Captain on a Sangermani 72' (Delivery from Maiorca to Portofino)
Jun 2019 - Jan 2020: Captain on a Vallicelli 72' (South-East Asia)
Jan. 2017 – Mar. 2019: Captain on a Swan76' (Mediterranean)
Jan – Dec. 2016: First mate/engineer on a Swan76' (South-East Asia)
Jun – Sept. 2015: First mate on a 92' modern classic (Bruce King design) (Mediterranean)
Feb.2014 – May. 2015: First mate/engineer on a Swan76' (South-East Asia)
Aug – Sept. 2013: First Mate on a Southern Wind 95' (Indonesia)
May – July. 2013: maintenance and delivery on a Swan 76' (South-East Asia)
Jan – Apr. 2013: Charters and deliveries on catamarans and monohulls (Thailand/Langkawi)
Feb. 2011 – Dec. 2012: First Mate on a Swan 60' (Pacific and South-East Asia)

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

easy-goingtrustworthyfriendlydiligentdiscreetenthusiasticfit & healthyorganisedclean & tidyskilledrespectfulconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenerno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)politeLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedavailable on my owngood with maintenancebuy my own boat one daylive on little money

More than ten years ago I decided to drop everything on land and go "living the world", and I found in sailing the best solution, so I made it my profession.

I'm gentle, friendly, polite; with excellent practical skills and a long experience at sea;
I enjoy sailing, diving and living onboard, always with big respect for the sea and nature.

RYA Yacht Master Off Shore, Italian Sailing Licence, STCW95.
Swimming instructor.
PADI Advanced Diver.

I hate smoke and drugs.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experiencevisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengesgain experiencecareer changeearn moneytravellive off the grid

I decided to live in the best way I know, doing what I like.
I love nature, freedom, and the sailing world.

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Ho deciso di vivere nel modo migliore, facendo quello che piu' mi piace.
Amo il mare, la libertà, e il mondo della vela.