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viewed 159 times
since Sep 2024
last sign in 4 hours ago
viewed 159 times
since Sep 2024
last sign in 4 hours ago

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now and preferably embark before the 30 Nov 2024
Duration
for any duration
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
Cabo Verde - São Vicente - visible to Boat members only
Your vessel's boarding location is around ? away from this location
 Boarding location
Cabo Verde
and the Boat is preferably within Cabo Verde
Your vessel's boarding location is ? within this Crew member's boarding area
Destinations I'm interested in
must be within Central America, Caribbean or South America
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
Belgium - Brussels-Capital Region - 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 Italian
fluent English, Spanish
competent French
Nationality
Italian
Gender
male
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
not specified
Children
not specified
Height
185 cm / 6' 1"
Weight
may tell you later

Countries

Countries I've resided in
Belgium
Countries I've visited
none

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 generally a non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 3 weeks at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 2,000 nm at sea

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

issued or renewed during 2024 & 2023
Issued or renewed
2023 Sep
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
SSI Scuba Schools International
Issued or renewed
2023 Jun
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
SSI Scuba Schools International

Boat wanted

Journey
any, passage: Atlantic, rally: ARC Atlantic or round the world
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   some experience
 Watch-keeper   experienced
 Cook   experienced
 Deckhand   some experience
 Galleyhand   some 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

Team

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

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

**UPDATE** I have now arrived in Mindelo, Cabo Verde. I am looking for a boat to join for the Atlantic crossing!

Hello, I am Enrico, 29 yo, from Italy.
I am taking a gap year and my plan is to sail from mainland Europe to Caribe/Central America, and then explore LatAm.
I have first sailed with an amazing crew which brought me from Barcelona to Lanzarote (Canary Islands); then, I found another crew to continue my trip from Lanzartote to Cabo Verde. Now I am in Mindelo and looking for a third boat for the Atlantic crossing.

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfultrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatortravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesavailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningcan follow ordersenjoy teachinginterpreting

I come originally from Torino (Italy) but have been living abroad for most of my adult life. I speak fluently Italian, English, Spanish and average French. Currently, I am taking a gap year (or more?) to travel in Central/South America after getting a PhD in physics. And why not going there by crossing the Ocean ? :) I love any type of outdoor and activity in wild nature: starting from alpinism and wild camping in remote areas to more recently scuba diving and free diving. People usually describe me as a very easy-going person, and a good listener. I enjoy very much to hear stories from different people, and to share mine. I like to put myself in situations of discomfort, where I can learn something new about the world and about myself, growing in the process.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

share experienceshare charter costsvisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengesgain experiencelearn to sailtravel

I have sailed in the past month (October 2024) from Barcelona to Cabo Verde with two different boats and I enjoyed the experience very much. I never got seasick (so far). I have experience with solo night watches. I do enjoy the hectic experience of cooking when the boat is moving :)
Also, some time ago I have been working on a sailboat-B&B in which my duties were cooking for guests-crew and do some boat maintenance while in the ports (cleaning the sails, painting, repairing the dingy..).
I am also very used to share my living space with many other people. I can offer my cooking skills and my adaptability, and I would be happy to help with any tasks that need to be done, and also very happy to learn something new, especially regarding sailing. I also am willing to share the costs of the trip.

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