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Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
for any duration but preferably for less than 2 years
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
Australiacrewscene.com - New South Wales - visible to 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'
Australiacrewscene.com - New South Wales - visible to Boat members only

Personal details

L5   native
speaking natively like a local without a noticeable foreign accent
L4   fluent
speaking fluently with an extensive vocabulary, but with a foreign accent
L3   competent
speaking competently with a solid vocabulary on almost any topic
L2   elementary
speaking enough to get by, but may get lost in a conversation
L1   learning
not speaking the language, but learned enough to say simple sentences
L0   not proficient
may know a few words, but cannot form sentences or ask questions
Languages
speaks native English
Nationality
Australian
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Married
Children
2 children, both over 18 years of age
Height
170 cm / 5' 7"
Weight
75-80 kg / 165-176 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
Australiacrewscene.com Greececrewscene.com United Kingdomcrewscene.com
Countries I've visited (48)
Australiacrewscene.com Austriacrewscene.com Bahraincrewscene.com Belgiumcrewscene.com Canadacrewscene.com Chinacrewscene.com Cubacrewscene.com Denmarkcrewscene.com Egyptcrewscene.com Fijicrewscene.com Francecrewscene.com Germanycrewscene.com Hong Kongcrewscene.com Indiacrewscene.com Indonesiacrewscene.com Irancrewscene.com Iraqcrewscene.com Irelandcrewscene.com Isle of Mancrewscene.com Israelcrewscene.com Italycrewscene.com Japancrewscene.com Malaysiacrewscene.com Mexicocrewscene.com Micronesiacrewscene.com Monacocrewscene.com Moroccocrewscene.com Netherlandscrewscene.com New Caledoniacrewscene.com New Zealandcrewscene.com Papua New Guineacrewscene.com Philippinescrewscene.com Polandcrewscene.com Portugalcrewscene.com Russiacrewscene.com Singaporecrewscene.com South Africacrewscene.com South Koreacrewscene.com Spaincrewscene.com Sri Lankacrewscene.com Swedencrewscene.com Switzerlandcrewscene.com Taiwancrewscene.com Thailandcrewscene.com United Kingdomcrewscene.com United Statescrewscene.com Vietnamcrewscene.com Zimbabwecrewscene.com

Lifestyle

Eating
I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard
Drinking
I'm generally a non-drinker and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard
Smoking
I'm a strict non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 2 months at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 1,000 nm at sea

Qualifications

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
issued or renewed before 2019
Issued or renewed
2014 Dec
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association

Boat wanted

Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
preferably over 11.6 metres (38 ft) in length
Crew & guests aboard
any

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions of interest
preferably for
 Competent Crew   experienced and qualified
 Cook   experienced and qualified
 Delivery Crew   experienced and qualified
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
contribute
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

Team

Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I have worked as a Industrial Arts teacher, a Qantas international flight attendant and as a Real Estate principaI.
These varied careers would suggest that I am an adaptable person.
My friends tell me I'm friendly, trustworthy, optimistic and adventurous.
Being happily married with two children and two grandchildren enriches my life.
I eat a healthy diet of protein, vegetables, salads and fruit and love an occasional sweet, baked treat or chocolate. Fish is a definite favourite meal and I hope to get better at catching them.
Staying mentally and physical agile is a constant goal for me.
I strive to play competitive bridge well and exercise daily.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidyeasy-goingenthusiasticfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)politeLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesavailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow orders

I have enjoyed single handed sailing along the NSW coast for 3-4 years on a Laurie Davidson 34
Am comfortable with MPS and symmetrical spinnakers
One yacht delivery from Hobart to Sydney
Four years experience crewing in races on Sydney Harbour
Five years racing my own boat in the CYCA winter series
Have done the following courses:
RYA Day Skipper: Theory and Practical
Senior First Aid
Marine Radio
Safety and Sea Survival
I have been a member of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia for the past ten years

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experienceshare charter costsseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challenges

Happy to crew for a week or two, but I am looking for a long term cruising position if we have a fit.
Asia or other countries are acceptable to me.
I am always aware I am a guest on my skipper's boat and am respectful of him.
I find it it very satisfying to feel the wind pick up, trim the sails and see the boat sailing well
Sharing the work, night watches and cooking come naturally to me.
I am a part owner of an Beneteau Oceanis 40 berthed in Sydney Harbour.
I'm happy to fly to your boat at my cost.

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