Passionate, Adaptable & Reliable Crew. Looking to crew on a boats heading South, and eventually reaching Canaries.
Hi Captains and Sailors,
My name is Paweł and I'm looking to join a sailing boat in Europe and the Mediterranean. My primary goal is to gain experience and help onboard, specifically boats going towards south of Europe and Canary Islands.
I genuinely enjoy sailing, being part of a team, being in the flow of travel, and working on boats. I enjoy the rhythm of life at sea, the simplicity, the teamwork, the night watches, and facing challenges together. Sailing has become the place where I feel focused, calm — at the right place.
Sailing experience: ~4000 NM documented
Last year I completed the full route Valencia → Canary Islands → Porto Santo → Madeira → Cádiz, including sailing around all the main Canary Islands and west coast of Iberian peninsula
I crewed for several captains and collected references from almost all of them.
Longest passages:
• Tarifa → La Graciosa: 7 days, ~700 NM
• Madeira → Cádiz: 5 days, ~500 NM
Additional background:
• 2 month trip along west coast of Spain and Portugal.
• One-week sailing trip in Croatia
• Several shorter trips in Poland and around Europe
• Total: ~4000 NM, offshore and coastal
• Sail handling, reefing, anchoring, bow work, helming
• Night watches — comfortable and confident
• Practical boat work: cleaning, varnishing, basic repairs
Maritime Certifications
• RYA Day Skipper
• RYA VHF SRC
• RYA Basic Seamanship & Navigation
• STCW (all modules)
Technical & Industrial Skills (useful on boats)
• Mechatronics Technician — mechanical + electrical troubleshooting
• SSI Open Water Diver (nitrox, dry suit)
• IRATA Level 1 — rope access,height works
Personal Qualities – Calm, Clear & Focused
• No alcohol, no drugs
• Emotionally stable thanks to years of Vipassana meditation
• Healthy lifestyle, respectful, tidy, positive
• Easy in shared spaces, adaptable, solution-oriented
Life on a boat is about personality as much as skills — I am patient, grounded, communicative, and genuinely enjoy teamwork.
Galley Skills
Confident, creative cook — nutritious, plant-based meals, good organisation, and happy to take responsibility when needed.
Languages
• Polish — native
• English — fluent
• Spanish — fluent
• German — intermediate
• French — basic
Availability
I'm available from end of September/beginning of October.
I’m still exploring what kind of life is right for me. I don’t have everything planned out, and I actually value that
Along this path, I volunteer wherever I can and take on work whenever opportunities arise. I treat the world as a kind of open university, learning through direct experience what feels important — both personally and collectively as humans. This mindset translates well to life on a boat, where learning never stops and responsibility is shared.
I’m organised, tidy, and attentive to details. I respect the boat as both a shared home and a working environment. I follow instructions well, communicate clearly, and stay calm in demanding situations. At the same time, I’m easy-going, friendly, and value good humour and a healthy atmosphere on board.
I do not drink, smoke or take any drug. I live completely sober and I do practice meditation which helps me to stay clear - headed and calm.
If you're looking for a sober, calm, technically skilled, hardworking and motivated crew member who truly loves sailing and learns fast, I would be happy to connect.
Contact:
WhatsApp: +48 788 013 888
E-mail: Pablo.by.the.wayy@gmail.com
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