Update 5 July 24
En route to Horta arriving 22 July. Departing 29/30 July. 2 crew spots open. . There will be several different legs, and different folks signing on, and signing off of the crew as we go along. Get in where you fit in! People can sign on individually or in pairs, depending on room available and other considerations. General time line: Spring (late May to summer (August-ish) 2024.
About the Captain:
Healthy, Energetic, non-snoring, non-smoking, non-drinking (mostly), guy. Benevolent pirate. Viking style. Creative executive. Karaoke singer. Empathic. Participative leadership style. Pretty good cook. Likes spicy food.

45 years sailing experience aboard 16-52 foot sailboats. I started young, with Dear Old Dad and Mom. Great Lakes, San Diego Bay, Western Atlantic, Bahamas, with the majority of experience in the Bahamas, with many lessons at the fictional, but very real, Hard Knocks Sailing Academy. I sailed across the Atlantic in 2019 with a nice crew.
Skilled and experienced in all boat auxiliary power systems, Gas and Diesel, HVACR systems, electrical, plumbing, rigging, - there's nothing on the boat I can't fix (or throw away and replace ).
I love the ocean, anything in the water. On land, I love to explore the local culture, meet people. I wander and explore. All day on a random beach, to me, is a good use of a day.

I have a rock solid personality, not easily ruffled, calm under pressure, and am friendly, easy going and laid back. At the same time, I have a loud, command voice (thank you Army), and can be very intense.

I am not a doctor. That is my sister's gig. I am skilled at first aid, trained in CPR, first aid, recovery, and know how to treat many conditions.
I am also an excellent trainer/teacher and coach, so if you have no experience, but otherwise fit, lets talk. Don't count yourself out. Energy and attitude are 80%. Hard skills are 20%

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The Boat.
Update 22 May 24: Good Lord, time flies. New Standing rigging is up. New running rigging will soon be up. I also decided to install Starlink for internet, and new radar for help with the watch. Therefore, I have adjusted the departure date to end of May.

Ketch rig with roller furling jib, hank on Stay Sail. The Main and Mizzen in Lazy Jacks. Most winches are self tailing.
We have one electric winch and an electric windlass. 30 gph water maker we want to run every 4 days, so please take a shower whenever. Solar panels. Wind generator. New, lead acid house batteries. Big Galley, plenty of fridge space. We have a VHF radio, SSB radio, and a garmin in-reach with satellite text., Satellite Phone. AIS. Chart Plotter, auto pilot. Windvane steering. Sextant and instruction book for celestial navigation. Dinghy and outboard. 6 pack offshore liferaft. Starlink high performance kit for internet access anywhere. Crew is welcome to use with sime exoense for data. Also installing new radar, and a new dinghy that will fold away and be stowed during passage.
Ideal crew is...
Galley friendly, coffee loving; creative cook, bold, brave, level headed, positive energy and attitude, a bit of a hippie, excellent communication abilities, in great health, non-smoking, not grossed out by fish guts, stable at sea, some experience with sailing preferred, a light packer, excellent problem solving skills, a cheerleader (and I don't mean pom poms and a short skirt, I mean a person who is excited and energetic when facing challenging tasks and not, how do you say in this country, be b*tchy about it). You should otherwise be in good health. If you have very good organizational and packing skills, you get bonus points.
Safety. Safety. Safety:
The boat is rated by some as one of the most comfortable, sea kindly boats ever made. She rides like a cadillac - a cadillac bouncing over the ocean.
We are pleasure sailors. This means we do not sail in bad weather when we can avoid it. Be flexible with your schedule.
There is no alcohol use underway. The exception is that we will follow pirate protocol with toasts of rum or champagne to mark certain occasions: birthdays, milestones, etc. We have a well stocked bar. The anchor light is the drinking light.
No smoking on board, ever ( some exceptions might be made for the French, because...).
Crew on deck wear a lifejacket all the time, and harness, and tether when on passages. There are several sets of lifejackets, harness, and tethers on board for crew to borrow.
Bring good foul weather gear. Being comfortable makes crew more attentive.
Your medical condition is your private business, but I will ask and expect crew prospects to inform me of certain, critical medical information. For example, if you require any medication that is necessary for life, have life threatening allergies, or similar things, then I will want to know. I do not want or need the specifics. I want to make sure everyone is safe, happy, healthy, and as crew, we rely on each other and put our lives in the hands of our crew members when they are on watch.

Clothing: Yes, if you please. Long sleeves and hats do a lot for sun protection. Please keep in mind that this is a sailboat. There is privacy, and doors that close and lock and all that. However, as much as we might all try to avoid stimulating the more prurient interests of our shipmates, crew will for sure hear some flatulance and most likely see some bare as$ and buck nakey along the way, even though unintended.

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Ideal crew is...
Galley friendly, coffee loving; creative cook, bold, brave, level headed, positive energy and attitude, a bit of a hippie, excellent communication abilities, in great health, non-smoking, not grossed out by fish guts, stable at sea, some experience with sailing preferred, a light packer, excellent problem solving skills, a cheerleader (and I don't mean pom poms and a short skirt, I mean a person who is excited and energetic when facing challenging tasks and not, how do you say in this country, be b*tchy about it). You should otherwise be in good health. If you have very good organizational and packing skills, you get bonus points.

A good crew is a crew with a diverse library of experiences, skills, and personalities. I expect everyone to contribute to crew duties and problem solving in their own way, with their own strengths. Sometimes the best solution to the day's challenge comes from the person with no experience in the matter. This makes for a dynamic, resilient, coordinated crew, and that makes sailing fun no matter what is happening. Therefore, remember that the right attitude and energy are 80% of being a good crew. The other 20% can be learned. Crew who are in a "learning / teach me how to sail" situation should expect to work and study hard while they learn.

Everybody gets galley duty! Yay! You do not need to be an excellent chef. We rotate galley duty so that everyone has a chance to make that meal they have a jones for, among other reasons. 'Galley slaves' may still apply for crew, but you will have to share that galley.

Cost and expenses:
Crew pay their own transportation costs to get to the boat.
Captain pays boat expenses.
Crew will contribute a share for cost of dinghy/outboard gasoline and gasoline used to make water.
Crew shares cost for the groceries they eat. Crew that have a very specialized diet can bring that diet with them at their expense.
Crew buys their own toiletries, incidentals, trinkets.
Crew pay their own customs and border fees, if applicable.
FAQ: How much do groceries cost? Eating on board and out there is about 30% more expensive than your regular grocery cost. Stuff on islands is more expensive, except rum. Rum is cheaper.