Sailing around the world, cruising & mile-building experiences!
looking for a platform to experience the high seas? Coastal sailing, island hoping, cultural immersion, marine recreation and blue water passages? Great! you've found what could be the perfect skipper and boat!
Respect and Kindness I think is all I could ask for. Cultural and personal sensitivity; I grew up sailing around the world and hold U.S. EMT (WEMT) certifications on a pre-med education path; so I don't generally get along with hateful people... I don't think I know anyone who does. I grew up with two sisters onboard so there's no "clean and tidy" requirements, although I do a lot of cleaning/organizing myself, especially at sea. I grew up free diving, cave diving and running (a lot); so if you can be a good running/diving buddy that would be a game-changer! Haha.
Preferably a strong swimmer, (so you don't always have to wear a lifejacket) I'm good at CPR as an EMT; that doesn't mean I want to use that skill. Good and mature communication is essential; especially after a week long crossing when everyone onboard can be really tired.
Eager to learn and work is always great for anything, open minded and ready to problem solve (fix things you know nothing about) is the definition of living on a sailboat. I'm serious when the lightning and thunder rolls around; once that's out of the way the party is usually raging.
Obviously as stated, just kind and respectful; it takes good communication, patience and a certain committed trust to sail through ocean and into unknown countries with someone you hardly know. I don't mind piercings or tattoos; how you express yourself is your own right and I am completely respectful and actually supportive of that! I myself have a some tattoos and plan on grabbing some more along the way.
Financially; as stated before, this is not for people looking for a free ride. Being certified to some of the highest international sailing standards that exist and providing a premier marine platform for recreation within tropical islands, remote environments with sate-of the art safety and insurance nets onboard and at home make this an incredible opportunity for any and all who are willing to commit to shared expenses! This will take the form of a structured financial agreement providing full transparency of covering your own grocery cost, contributing to fuel and marina/berth fees when applicable. (NOT repairs or haul-outs etc) This structured contribution agreement includes full reimbursement for any portion of the trip not onboard or otherwise cancelled (Flexible in its entirety) Please understand I am NOT running a charter business (or any business at all) I am strictly operating a recreationally endorsed USCG registered UK built vessel with friends and people onboard contributing to equal expense for disposable goods. (Please feel free to ask any questions regarding how the trip is structured)
Sailing life is like expedition life, a real challenge where you can learn to dive, kite surf and immerse yourself in foreign cultures and learn new languages. This is coastal and offshore sailing. As skipper I am fully capable of sailing on my own; if you are onboard though you should be ready to be an integral part of the journey (as it's really your journey.)
I'm only hoping for, as I said building a kind and respectful environment for crew that can and will help, equally be able to share expense and enjoy life at sea! Sunsets, sand and great blue oceans with nights filled with more stars than you've ever seen.
I understand what uncomfortable positions for people look like onboard boats, and I have no intent of creating an atmosphere like that. There will be waivers of liability, onboard safety adherence paperwork and absolutely zero misconduct or harassment tolerance agreements for all onboard including myself. This boat will be our home, and although a home may have disagreements we are all family in the end and anyone who isn't on that same page should look to finding a different platform. I am looking for a team! for a group of people willing to learn and fall in love with the ocean, build life-long fiends and experience the world no matter the challenge. Onboard you have your chosen bed and storage space, with as much privacy as can exist on a boat. previously over the summer the best bed assignments work as non-coed; if you are in the V-berth or Aft cabin expect to either be alone or with someone your sex and otherwise trust. Living on this boat for a lot of my life, I'm used to cramped quarters, be aware the boat is spacious but otherwise takes some getting used to; but in the end you will love her. I am in full support however of whatever anyone needs to be comfortable for sailing!
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