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viewed 797 times
since Jun 2021
last sign in 18 hours ago
viewed 797 times
since Jun 2021
last sign in 18 hours 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 - Pennsylvania - 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 Statescrewscene.com - Pennsylvania - 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
3 children, all over 18 years of age
Height
172 cm / 5' 8"
Weight
85-90 kg / 187-198 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
United Statescrewscene.com
Countries I've visited (6)
Canadacrewscene.com Haiticrewscene.com Italycrewscene.com Mexicocrewscene.com Panamacrewscene.com Switzerlandcrewscene.com

Lifestyle

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

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 3.4 weeks at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 500 nm at sea

Qualifications

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
Qualifications / Certifications
none

Boat wanted

Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
any
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
any length
Crew & guests aboard
any

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions of interest
preferably for
 Crew   no experience
 Delivery Crew   no experience
 Watch-keeper   no experience
 Deckhand   no experience
 Photographer   no experience
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid
contribute
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

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

positions of interest
preferably for
 Crew   no experience
 Watch-keeper   no experience
 Deckhand   no experience
 Delivery Crew   no experience
 IT / ETO (Electro-Technical Officer)   some experience
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work

Shorebased    working or training from or based on a shore or land

positions of interest
preferably for
 Shorebased: Boat / Property Minder   no experience
 Shorebased: Dock / Daywork   no experience
 Shorebased: Mechanic / Technician   some experience
unpaid
for work experience or volunteering

Team

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

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I worked as an IT Professional for the last 20 years. Raised three children who are all adults now so in early 2022 I left my career and took a seasonal position near Yellowstone national park (US) for 6 months. Spent the summer meeting new people and experiencing the area. I am back in Pennsylvania (USA) now and working a Maintenance gig at the moment along with working as a line cook and waiter. Just realized that there is more to life than working 50 weeks a year at a job i don't like in exchange for two weeks of overpriced vacation...hope that makes sense.... Living and traveling on the water has been something that I have considered for a long time. My sailing experience is limited to small (14') daysailers and for a time I owned a 21' Bayliner Buccaneer. About a year ago, I spent a couple weeks on a 52' Ketch in Panama helping to clean her up in preparation for charter. I would love to learn from someone that is willing to pass on their knowledge and experience. I am interested in making new friends and adding to my life experience by joining a crew. I am ok to travel to any boarding location. I am very laid back person, not overly outgoing, but hard worker and not afraid of any chore. I am handy with tools, can cook, clean and follow instructions. I am honest, dependable and handy. I get along with almost anyone.

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+ respectfulperfectionistpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersbuy my own boat one daylive on little money

I am very handy with tools and technology. I do all my own home repairs and remodels. I do all my own general vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting. I am not rich but am financially prepared to contribute toward expenses. I have a positive outlook on life and travel light. I have been told I have a very dry sarcastic sense of humor (I dont see it...). Safety is important to me and I want to be part of a crew that shares that priority! I am no Michelin star chef, but I am able and willing to cook, clean, keep watch, and just about anything I can do to contribute. I understand that anyone willing to take on crew is sharing their personal property and experience and I would treat that generosity with at least an equal amount of respect and care! I have no immediate plans at this time so I am open to the overall length of commitment but I also think it depends on the dynamics of the people I am with and the vessel I am on. Would be open to a "trial run" of a week or few to make sure there is a mutual fit.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experienceseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengescareer changegain experiencelearn to saillive off the grid

I want to learn to sail with confidence and meet others with the same interest. I enjoy learning from others with knowledge and experience. I also hope to contribute to other peoples knowledge and experience and make some new friends.

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1 clean & tidy
1 positive

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