Chilled cruising around the Ionian. Sun Odyssey 33i

ryanjuk
- 10m 2011 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i
- Greece
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Chilled cruising around the Ionian. Sun Odyssey 33i

Hey there!

I'm heading back out to my boat for the summer on the 4th May and looking to make some new sailing friends. I've had some good experiences meeting people on here so far and I'm looking forward to more.

I'm looking for people around my own age (38) that are laid back and easy going. I don't mind what sailing experience you have. I don't accept couples as it comes with unknown dynamics.

I expect crew to get involved and all costs will be split (examples at the bottom). I'm not looking for people who want a free holiday or to be a host. I also ask crew to pay for my evening meal (up to 15euro max), which I also do with friends & family. This is because there's always an element of holiday mode involved when experiencing places, which I enjoy, but adds up quickly and kills my budget.

I don't have any real plans other than to cruise around and probably try catch a few fish along the way. This also means I don't generally make plans for more than a month ahead of time because I simply don't know what I'll want to do or where I'll be.

The boat has two double berths so generally only supports up to 1-3 other people onboard if people are happy to share. It's also worth noting that the boat is pretty much a floating caravan and not as glamorous as people see on TV, so set your expectations accordingly.

I generally spend around 70% of my time on anchor and 30% on the cheaper or free town quays. While I prefer to sail, I will use the engine rather than waiting for perfect wind.

You can see examples of the area I sail on my instagram @ryan.sails_

Average Costs:
- Meal out: 10 euro
- Pint of beer: 4 euro
- Anchoring in a bay: Free
- Staying on a town quay (shared): Free-20 euro
- Staying in a marina (shared): 60-100 euro
- Fuel for the week (shared): 60 euro

Position

Crew positionFriendship
Availability 4 May 2025 for the foreseeable future
Expenses to/from vesselPaid by crew
Expenses onboardPaid by crew
Team / SoloNot important

Vessel

TypeSailing Yacht
Make/model2011 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i
Length10 metres
Berth4
Sailing from Greece , Lefkada
Sailing to Local sailing
Language spoke aboardEnglish
Boat descriptionThe boat comfortably sleeps 4 people (two double beds) but is rated up to 6. She's really easy to handle with all lines leading back to the cockpit and much more spacious than older boats of her size. She has been upgraded with an electric toilet, 20kg rocna anchor (oversized) & solar panels (300W) making her close to self sustainable other than having to fill up on water every now and then.

Skipper

NationalityUnited Kingdown
Age37
GenderMale
Fluent languages English
Qualifications IYT - Bareboat Skipper
Sea Miles 2,500 - 10,000

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Great time!

I spent 6 days on Ryan's boat and it was a great experience sailing around some of the Ionian Islands. Ryan is a wealth of knowledge and loves to share everything he knows. Being a solo female traveller it can be a bit daunting joining a situation like this, but Ryan was really welcoming and communicative throughout the week. Lots of fun and learning along the way :)

24th Jun 2024

Sarah_elizabeth

Awesome guy

Ryan is the most patient and kindest man. I purchased my boat in Croatia, and Ryan assisted me in getting the boat to Corfu. He taught me everything he knew in just two weeks, and from there, I sailed solo. Due to his profession, Ryan is extremely proficient with onboard navigation systems, explaining and configuring them in a way that even a novice like myself can understand. He helped me last November, and we still maintain contact to this day. If you're hesitant about having Ryan on board, it's really unnecessary; he's a very competent young man. Ryan, thanks again buddy!

12th Mar 2024

Laurent85

Great skipper and friend

A real seaman and friend. He loves sailing, people and sea-life. Easygoing and friendly

2nd Sep 2023

canyurt

2 Weeks, Welcomed New Crew, Amazing Skipper

Ryan is great. I definitely recommend sailing with him! He has a lot of experience, patience, and communicates really well (jokes aside about his British accent, he really does take his time to explain things). I have never really been sailing for so long (on a boat here and there, but never actually helping as part of a team). I was actually a bit nervous because other skippers I've been around have been a tad bit crazy, but Ryan really is an amazing teacher. I was completely new to sailing - I didn't even know which side of the boat was which and I know that could be frustrating for a lot seasoned sailors, but Ryan accepted the challenge and happily taught me as much as my brain could absorb. There were some situations where Ryan really proved to be an expert skipper, keeping his cool, having complete control of the sailboat the entire time, and able to delegate what to do without shouting or being condescending (I'm pointing this out because this has been my experience before with others, but not with Ryan - he's really calm and respectful, always). There were three of us onboard and I couldn't have asked for a better team. I think it was really awesome that Ryan was able to share his space with complete strangers and get along with us so well for so long (two weeks) - honestly, not many people are capable of doing that. I really hope to sail again one day with Ryan! =)

24th Aug 2023

HoleStories

A week of sailing at the Ionian sea with an experienced skipper

I am a skipper with sailing passion and had the goal to meet fun people with similar interests. I met Ryan on crewbay and when we first had a phone call my first impression about him was chill, fun, clever guy with indeed sailing know-how. All have been indeed verified during our trip and I saw even more good traits. I see myself as somewhat experienced sailor (not ocean-sailing, usually Mediterranean) however still I learnt a couple of new tricks from Ryan. He is very experienced sailor, he knows his boat very well. Moreover he is a very positive and kind guy, we basically laughed from start till end having great time. We were 3 people on boat, all different countries with different backgrounds. He is a very nice fella, say you land on a particular bar - people remember him with a smile and hug. Also he is a relaxed captain. During times of trouble, best is not to panic and simply decide on what to do fast and correct followed by applying that with crew. He is on top of his game on this. Always calm. This seems like a simple captain trait but usually captains fail at this. I heavily recommend hanging out with Ryan and "Sailing Bella" (boat) to everyone.

26th Jun 2023

canyurt