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    • 32ft Kenner Privateer 26
    • United States
    • Checked in 1 week ago

Sailing Alaska/BC with a Cat

Currently looking for a crew member to help sail from Alaska to Haida Gwaii, west Vancouver island and then to Washington. You’re welcome to stay as little or long as you’d like.

No sailing experience required. I’m happy to teach someone how to sail. An individual is preferred due to limited space, but couples could definitely be considered. It’s important to me that the crew has a positive attitude and communicates compassionately. Also looking for individuals who are open minded, easy going, low maintenance, and eager to learn & work.

I‘m cruising very slow, meandering from place to place, instead of racing directly to my destination. Sometimes I stay at scenic anchorages for a couple days to hike and explore the islands. Typically, I anchor every night, but one or two overnight passages might be needed depending on weather conditions. Please read the elaborated info about the boat and me.

Crew would be asked to help with basics, such as holding the helm, trimming and flaking sails, taking turns cooking and cleaning. I’d expect crew to contribute with keeping the boat shipshape in shared spaces belowdecks. I’ll pay all dock and fuel fees and would prefer to split food costs.

My cat, Nemo, is 2 years old and is along for the ride. He grew up on the boat and enjoys snuggles and running around on deck. He likes hiking, too

Feel free to message me with questions (:

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  • Crew positionFriendship

  • Availability 15 May 2024 until 1 Oct 2024

  • Expenses to/from vesselPaid by crew

  • Expenses onboardContribution on a shared basis

  • Team / SoloNot important

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Vessel

  • TypeSailing Yacht

  • Make/modelKenner Privateer 26

  • Length32 feet

  • Berth3

  • Sailing from United States , Ketchikan, Alaska

  • Sailing to Canada , Victoria, British Columbia

  • Language spoke aboardEnglish

  • Boat descriptionUnique, fiberglass pocket yacht built in 1967. Beautiful, classic lines designed by Thomas Gillmer. Very comfortable above and belowdecks. The boat is relatively quaint, being 26 feet on deck with a substantial 6 foot bowsprit. The beam is 8 feet and she has a 4 foot draft. Displacement is around 7000lbs. Rigged as a mast head sloop. Mainsail hand sewn by Carol Hasse for her personal boat, the sail has 2 indispensable reef points. I carry 3 different foresails of different sizes (no furling.) Belowdecks, there’s two quarterberths in the main saloon and one spacious double berth in the forecastle. The main cabin has 6’1“ standing head room. The galley has a large wood burning stove, used for cooking, heat, and drying out. I also have a single burner propane stove. There‘s no refrigeration, autopilot, roller furlers, or anchor windlass aboard. Lots of space to stow gear for a crew member. I typically singlehand and liveaboard at anchor. I rely on solar instead of shore power. The boat does have a 15hp outboard in a well, but I try not to use it and prefer relying on wind and currents to travel. Jacklines run on both sides the length of deck. I have extra lifejackets, harnesses, and tethers. My tender is a stable 9’ Fatty Knees sailing dinghy. I’m in love with so many different aspects of sailing, especially the traditional ones. I like to use paper charts to fix my location. I try to keep everything simple onboard. My favorite thing onboard is my cat Nemo (:

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Skipper

  • NationalityAmerican

  • Age31

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languages English
    German

  • Sea Miles 500 - 2,500

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