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viewed 2,428 times
since Apr 2019
last sign in 9 Nov 2024
viewed 2,428 times
since Apr 2019
last sign in 9 Nov 2024

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
for any duration
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
United States - California - 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'
United States - California - 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
US American
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Married
Children
may tell you later
Height
181 cm / 5' 11"
Weight
80-85 kg / 176-187 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
United States
Countries I've visited (15)
American Samoa Canada Cook Islands Fiji Greece Guam Hong Kong Japan Mexico Northern Mariana Islands Panama Philippines Samoa United Kingdom Vietnam

Lifestyle

Eating
I prefer an unrestricted 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 20 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 50,000 nm at sea

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

issued or renewed before 2019
Issued or renewed
2009 May
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
ASA American Sailing Association

Boat wanted

Journey
any, cruising: Coastal, cruising: Offshore, passage: Pacific, delivery or mile building
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
preferably between 10.7 metres (35 ft) to 30.5 metres (100 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
 Competent Crew   experienced
 Delivery Crew   experienced
 Watch-keeper   experienced
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid

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

positions of interest
preferably for
 Crew   experienced
 Competent Crew   experienced
 Delivery Crew   experienced
 Watch-keeper   experienced
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work

Team

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

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I love the sea and I love sailing. I am a USN Vietnam veteran and retired from a USDA conservation agency. I am married, father of five, and grandfather of nine. However, I’m not a typical grumpy grandpa: I’m a happy, healthy guy who loves life, looking for adventure, is good with children, am a certified SCUBA diver, is clean and tidy, and can provide a lot of help with boat projects. I have received seven COVID vaccinations and boosters. I live on a fixed income and can contribute a little toward boat expenses but can contribute more by being a competent, convivial, and dependable crew person.

I’ve made several boat deliveries up and down the West Coast of the US in both power and sail boats. I have crewed on power boats from 39’ - 72’ and from San Diego to Bellingham, WA. I have also crewed sailboats from 28’ - 135’. on two Baja HaHa rallies, have completed two deliveries from mainland Mexico to California, chartered a 51’ Beneteau in the Greek Cyclades, and have transited the Panama Canal on the way to San Diego, CA. I (04/22) completed the deliverery of a Transpac49 from HI to SoCal. Had to terminate a recent (7/22) HI to Seattle Cape George 36 delivery after 1000 miles due to watermaker breakdown. (1/23) Crewed on Valiant 40 from Bahia Tortugas to La Paz. Was refit coordinator on 44’ catamaran in Honolulu Boat Harbor (8/23) then crewed from HI to La Paz (6/24). Crossed the equator on a delivery from American Samoa to Honolulu (7/24).

Even though I skipper my own boat, I can take and follow orders without hesitation and can also lend my experience to a situation if asked. I have never been seasick and I don’t whine or complain. I drink socially but never underway and never to excess. I’m a pretty good cook especially if I have a recipe to follow. I can provide my sailing re’sume’ with references when requested.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulperfectionistpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humoravailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersenjoy teaching

I’m in great physical, mental, and emotional shape. I’m fit, strong, and agile along with the other characteristics I checked above.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

visit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengesearn moneygain experiencelive off the gridsustainable traveltravel

As I mentioned above, I love the sea and I love sailing. I enjoy meeting people and visiting new places. Unfortunately, my own boat isn’t ready for extensive cruising so crewing is a viable alternative.

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