I had a Bristol 53.3 since October 2017, and have been learning the ropes and working on the refit since then. Significant upgrades throughout the boat, and significant learning along the way! Three times around Cape Hatteras, plenty of Chesapeake Bay cruising, and in the summer of 2021 sailed her to Maine and back, winter of 2023 was spent in the Bahamas.

Big life changes, and that boat is well handled by two, however I'm only one... So she's being sold.

But I'm not done sailing!!!! Looking for opportunities to build miles and passaging experiences. I can pay my way, I can do stuff, I even have some good stories. :)

I'm easy-going, completely modest about my great sense of humor, a bit wacky, but mostly I'm eager to learn and LOVE meeting new people and new places. If you take a chance on me, I'm sure you won't regret it! Or, you'll regret it A LOT, but there's no way to find out without trying! Looking for 2-3 days at a time to weeks or months on passages to gain experience. Willing to cook (love to cook) and clean (don't love to clean but I get it). Willing to help with repairs within my capabilities (I'm very handy with DC electrical systems, have a good knowledge of how to keep the diesel running, and have been replacing hoses and servicing pumps and windlasses and winches and thru-hulls, things like that on our boat since we got her...).

I love to dive and snorkel, and generally play in the water. Hiking, exploring, experiencing new cultures... bring it on!!

I don't have much in the way of time constraints... retired and independent, wanting to explore the world. I might fly back to the States once in a while to check in with family, but other than that, eager to go exploring!

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*UPDATE: I'm helping move my old boat from GA to New England in early May, then helping a friend from Antigua to the Azores in late May/June. Will be in the Azores until mid/late August, then... ??? Looking for 2 weeks to 3 months or longer stints crewing somewhere sometime after the late August 2025 timeframe, to gain more experience. Can be flexible as to dates and duration, and of course can contribute appropriately. Thanks! When not sailing or dreaming of sailing, I'm taking pictures, kayaking, gardening, backpacking, and when I cannot think of anything else to do... "working". UGH!

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Relationship status change resulted in dale of the boat (not one of the happiest days), but I haven't given up on the dream. I'm semi-handy with tools, can help with electrics (pretty darn good at DC stuff) and plumbing and diesel work, watch standing, course planning, sail evolution... I can cook, I don't mind cleaning. Would love to buy a one-way ticket somewhere, pack my sea bag, and get out into the world. I like to read, and to have deep conversations, and long periods of silence. Would love to get better at fishing. Can I help you with your boat? Cheers!