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viewed 736 times
since Feb 2014
last sign in 55 minutes ago
viewed 736 times
since Feb 2014
last sign in 55 minutes ago

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
preferably for at least 1 week and for less than 1.5 months
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
United Statescrewscene.com - Illinois - 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
preferably within North America or Caribbean
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
United Statescrewscene.com - Illinois - 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
learning Spanish
Nationality
US American
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Married
Children
may tell you later
Height
172 cm / 5' 8"
Weight
65-70 kg / 143-154 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
United Statescrewscene.com
Countries I've visited
Polandcrewscene.com

Lifestyle

Eating
I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific 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 1.3 months at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 50 nm at sea

Qualifications

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
issued or renewed during 2024 & 2023
Issued or renewed
2023 Jul
Expiry
2028 Jul
Accredited by
USCG United States Coast Guard
Issued or renewed
2023 Jul
Expiry
2028 Jul
Accredited by
USCG United States Coast Guard

Boat wanted

Journey
any, mile building, passage or cruising
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
preferably multihull
Vessel length
preferably over 9.1 metres (30 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
 Deckhand   experienced
 Watch-keeper   experienced
 Crew   experienced and qualified
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid

Team

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

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

Thanks for reading and considering me as a crew member on your boat. I consider myself a free sprit with a great desire for adventure. I enjoy learning something new each time I am on the water. I will not hesitate if there comes a time to climb a mast. I manage to stay fit by competing in the sport of triathlon.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidyeasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingstravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesdon't mind cleaningcan follow ordersenjoy teachinglive on little money

I reside in Tinley Park IL and for the last 15 years have grown to love to sail. I previously owned 3 small sailboats with experience on Lake Michigan as well as inland lakes. My previous Hobie Cat 16' taught me plenty about sailing dynamics. I have enjoyed sailing with a boat leasing company since 2013 and have sailed 5 of their boats from Chicago harbors on Lake Michigan; the largest a 41' Morgan. I have spent a good amount of time on a friends 33' Seawind catamaran out of lower Michigan. A recent trip to the island of St. Croix, USVI where I experienced blue water sailing was exhilarating.
Along with my USCG license, I also hold a certificate in Safe Power Boat Handling from US Powerboating.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experienceseek adventureface challengesgain experiencetravel

Gain experience from knowledgeable sailors and get on the water. I intend to gain the necessary experience to bareboat in the Virgin Islands and I am not afraid to clean the head.

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