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Availability after 1 Feb 2025

Embark (Boarding)
preferably embarking anytime after the 1 Feb 2025
Duration
for any duration
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
New Zealandcrewscene.com - Gisborne - 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'
New Zealandcrewscene.com - Gisborne - 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
New Zealander
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Partner
Children
visible to Premium Boat members
Height
180 cm / 5' 11"
Weight
85-90 kg / 187-198 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in
Australiacrewscene.com New Zealandcrewscene.com
Countries I've visited
Australiacrewscene.com United Statescrewscene.com

Lifestyle

Eating
I eat any available diet and I prefer vessels with an unrestricted 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'm fine with any or no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 5 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 10,000 nm at sea

Qualifications

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
issued or renewed before 2019
Issued or renewed
2001 Oct
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency

Boat wanted

Journey
any, cruising: Offshore, cruising, delivery or mile building
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
preferably over 12.2 metres (40 ft) in length
Crew & guests aboard
any

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions of interest
preferably for
 Competent Crew   experienced and qualified
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

Commercial    commercially endorsed maritime qualifications are required

positions of interest
preferably for
 Captain / Skipper   commercially endorsed
 Competent Crew   experienced
 Delivery Crew   experienced
 Watch-keeper   commercially endorsed
 Deckhand   experienced
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   experienced
 Shorebased: Detailing   experienced
 Shorebased: Dock / Daywork   experienced
 Shorebased: Day work   experienced
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work
unpaid
for work experience or volunteering

Team

Team status
I only accept positions with my crewmate
Crewmate female, couple, partner (ID: 428358)
Known each other for 27.5 years, and crewed together for 3 years
I only accept positions with this crewmate!

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

Ahoy there,
Friendly competent Kiwi crew team for 2025. My partner Jenni and I have just spent (Sep-Oct) sailing the East Coast of Australia before crossing the Tasman home to New Zealand and looking for our next adventure. Looking for a crew you have confidence in so you don't need to sleep with one eye open? That is us, we can help make your adventures relaxing, fun and safe. We are in a position for long term commitment such as ARC rally or private circumnavigation.
Together we form a complimentary and competent team who are ready to fully commit to all tasks aboard. We are both capable on deck and in the galley. Jenni is very well organized when it comes to provisions and customs procedures.
Our personalities provide an easy going professionalism with an ability to perform safely under pressure.
It would be a pleasure to jump aboard and join your team in navigating and maintaining your pride and joy from bow to stern.
This coming year we have no time restraints and very flexible around destinations, Coral reefs and warm clear blue water ideally. The intent is to share our ocean knowledge, obtain more knowledge from others, meet like-minded people, while exploring the globe and making the most out of life.
Please feel free to get in touch 24/7 should you have any questions. Sailing CV and cover letter available upon request.
Regards Brett and Jenni

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingstravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulperfectionistpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersenjoy teachingbuy my own boat one daylive on little moneywish to bring a friend

I have an interest in everything water sports from diving (ticketed) surfing, fishing, wakeboarding, water skiing, Ski biscuits etc.
I'm drawn to warm weather, blue water and enjoy playing music (bass and guitar)
Can turn my hand to almost thing. I enjoy problem solving, challenge's and can commit to a cause, when the going gets tough we wont let you down.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experienceshare charter costsvisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengescareer changeearn moneygain experiencelearn to saillive off the gridsustainable traveltravel

We looked into buying our own yacht earlier in the year to cruise the Pacific Islands and found there are a lot of Yachts seeking crew. So we thought it would be nice to get a few more perspectives first before delving into such a large commitment.

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