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viewed 578 times
since Aug 2021
last sign in 1 day ago
viewed 578 times
since Aug 2021
last sign in 1 day ago

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 Statescrewscene.com - Georgia - visible to Boat members only
Your vessel's boarding location is around ? away from this location
 Boarding location
United Statescrewscene.com
and the Boat is preferably within United States
Your vessel's boarding location is ? within this Crew member's boarding area
Destinations I'm interested in
preferably within Americas
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
United Statescrewscene.com - Georgia - 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
visible to Free & Premium members only
Children
visible to Free & Premium members only
Height
visible to Free & Premium members only
Weight
visible to Free & Premium members only

Countries

Countries I've resided in
United Statescrewscene.com
Countries I've visited
Bahamascrewscene.com Canadacrewscene.com

Lifestyle

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

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 2 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 5,000 nm at sea

Qualifications

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
issued or renewed before 2019
Issued or renewed
1976 Aug
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
NAUI NAUI Worldwide

Boat wanted

Journey
any or mile building
Vessel main propulsion
only sail
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
must be over 10.7 metres (35 ft) and preferably under 21.3 metres (70 ft)
Crew & guests aboard
any

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions of interest
preferably for
 Crew   some experience
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid

Team

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

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I have recently taken ownership of a Jeanneau 53 and will be based out of Brunswick, GA. I am offering my services as I am currently interested in gaining sailing experience on larger sailboats with a goal toward long range cruising travel on my own boat. I grew up first on the Great Lakes and then on the Georgia coast. I have been on offshore fishing power vessels my entire life ranging up to 150 miles off the Georgia coast. I have crewed on fishing charter boats and am familiar with extreme tides up to 9' and the associated strong currents such as are on the Georgia coast.

At this point my sailing experience is years in small sailboats under 20 feet mostly in Hobie cats and Prindle cats so my experience on large sailboats is minimal. I am very comfortable offshore and have very good navigational skills. I grew up originally using a compass and dead reckoning to get to fishing grounds 50 miles offshore. Now we use GPS. I have been to most of the inlets on the Georgia and Florida Atlantic coast and am familiar with most on the Gulf coast.

Although I just turned 62, I stay fit. I have no health problems of which I am aware. No allergies or anything of that sort. I have been a certified diver since age 15 and want to dive as much as possible.

I am retiring soon from a career and background in the laboratory sciences. I have degrees in biology and geology. I have traveled extensively throughout the US. Now I would like to see the rest of the world. I consider myself a professional and mature, responsible individual who enjoys new things and is willing to work hard when necessary. I've always believed in all things in moderation and I feel I'm an easy going person that gets along with everybody. I have many friends but have no problem being alone for extended periods. Before and while in college I worked as a bartender on St. Simons Island, GA and enjoy a good party with the best of the

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+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesavailable on my ownready to partyenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningcan follow ordersenjoy teachingbuy my own boat one daylive on little money

Although I am detail oriented, I think of "perfectionist" as extreme. I have taken both Spanish and French but am not proficient in either. I would like to work on that. Although I feel I am good with maintaining things, I do not have much experience with sailing maintenance so can't say I am good at it yet. I also don't have much experience with motors beyond the basics. I would like to work on that also.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experienceshare charter costsvisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamgain experiencelearn to saillive off the gridsustainable traveltravel

I am not retired yet so can not commit to more than short term travel of less than a month at this time. In a couple years I would like to possibly travel throughout the world.

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