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since Mar 2014
last sign in 19 Apr 2025
Availability ready now
Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
preferably for at least 1 day and for less than 2 weeks
Disembark
flexible, no specific date
Locations
My current location where I'm in person
United States
- Wisconsin - Boat members onlyYour 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'
United States
- Wisconsin - Boat members onlyPersonal 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 English
learning Spanish, French
Nationality
US American
Civil Status
Partner
Children
none
Height
190 cm / 6' 3"
Weight
80-85 kg / 176-187 lb
Countries
Countries I've resided in
United States
Countries I've visited (13)
Bahamas Canada Dominica Grenada Guadeloupe Martinique Mexico Montserrat New Zealand Saint Kitts & Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Sint Maarten (NL)
Canada Dominica Grenada Guadeloupe Martinique Mexico Montserrat New Zealand Saint Kitts & Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Sint Maarten (NL) 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 3 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 10,000 nm at sea
Qualifications
Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
issued or renewed during 2021 & 2020
Document confirmed
US
Accredited by
USCG
Issued or renewed
2020 SepExpiry
2025 Sep
Document not verified
US
Accredited by
USCG
Issued or renewed
2020 SepExpiry
2025 Sep
issued or renewed before 2020
Document not verified
US
Accredited by
ASA
Issued or renewed
2008 DecExpiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Boat wanted
Journey
any, cruising, passage, delivery or regatta
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
any
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
Crew experienced and qualified
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
Professional paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required
Commercial commercially endorsed maritime qualifications are required
positions of interest
preferably for
Captain / Skipper commercially endorsed
Delivery Crew experienced
Instructor experienced
Crew experienced
1st Mate / Officer experienced and qualified
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work
Team
Team status
position for myself only, or with my crewmate
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
Hello!
If you are looking for a delivery captain, crew, or just need some help with your boat, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am currently working as the head of sailing instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and am available for shorter trips near the Great Lakes and Coastal United States.
I have my 50 ton near coastal master's license with sailing and towing endorsements. With over 20 years of sailing experience, including transoceanic delivery experience and 9 years of experience as an instructor on a wide variety of watercrafts, I have much to offer as a sailor. Additionally, I know how to provision and prepare meals underway, and I understand the importance of cleaning and routine maintenance tasks to the safe operation of a vessel.
A little about myself, my interests and my plans
clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingstravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedavailable on my owndon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersenjoy teachinglive on little money
As a lifelong sailor, I am a mechanically inclined person, and I enjoy learning and problem solving. People usually describe me as calm and level-headed. I enjoy leading or following orders as part of a cohesive crew. When I am not sailing, I also work as a handyman maintaining homes in the community. My other hobbies include biking, hiking, snorkeling, and fishing. My partner Kendra is also as sailor and occasionally available to join as crew. She excels at preparing excellent meals with limited ingredients.
My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat
visit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengesgain experiencesustainable travel
There is so much to discuss when planning a voyage. Simply put, I love boats and being on the water. I am always looking to expand my boating experience and enjoy the journey.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to working out the details with you.
Nathan
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