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    • 44ft Hunter 44DS
    • United States
    • Checked in 2 days ago

Watch: Island FUN!

Lost Crew Due to COVID! Need crew now. Circumnavigating!

Lost my crew. DREAM VOYAGE! Leaving Los Angeles Feb 1, 2022 Heading for La Cruz Mexico, Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands and then around the world. Filming a documentary along the way (what I do for a living). Boat is stacked with all the safety and fun one could ask for. 45’ Deck Salon, Top of the line navigation equipment, Hydrovane (wind steering), Solar, Water Maker, Bow Thruster, 6K Geni, 12 foot dinghy with two outboards, stabilizer, sups, surf, fishing, snorkeling and…. Looking for crew with a positive attitude, need to explore. Thinking of taking several years. No sailing experience needed. Stay for a portion or stay forever. Who is ready to change their life?! Message me if interested. In the message please tell me where you are, how old, any dietary restrictions, special needs, ocean experience and how long and when you would be available (rough idea, no wrong answer). Train is leaving the station soon!

If you just want to take the ride from Los Angeles to La Cruz, Mexico more than welcome. Thats a 14 to 16 day cruise down Baja of about 1200 NM stopping in Cabo and across to Bandaras Bay. Fun little down hill run! Easy flying into LAX and flying out of PV International.

Rough Schedule 2022

January: LA, California
February: At Sea to La Cruz
March: At Sea to French Polynesia

April - June: Marquesas, Tuamotus, Bora Bora, Tahiti

July - August: Tahiti, American Samoa, Fiji, AustraliaSeptember - November: Australia, Singapore, Bali, Jarkarta
November - December: Sri Lanka, Maldives

2023 Roughly

Madagascar, Mauritius, Suez, Med, South America, Carib...

*MUST be vaccinated (most islands require it for entry).

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Position

  • Crew positionNovice Crew

  • Availability 26 Jan 2022 until 1 Feb 2022

  • Expenses to/from vesselNegotiable

  • Expenses onboardNegotiable

  • Team / SoloNot important

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Vessel

  • TypeSailing Yacht

  • Make/modelHunter 44DS

  • Length44 feet

  • Berth4

  • Sailing from United States , Marina Del Rey

  • Sailing to Mexico , La Cruz

  • Language spoke aboardEnglish

  • Boat description"Hold Fast" is a Hunter 44DS, She is 44 feet long with a 15 foot beam and 7 feet of headroom in the main salon. She has all the lates and greatest in navigation equipment, Hydrovane (wind steering), Solar, Water Maker, Bow Thruster, 6K Geni, 12 foot dinghy with two outboards, stabilizer and…. ... Fully stocked with all safety features required by the US Coast Guard. Sail plan is a furling main and jib plus spinnaker and whisker pole to go wing on wing or sailing twins. All pushed by a 54 HP Yanmar engine. Downstairs is a Full galley (fridge, freezer, microwave, grill, oven, stove), two heads, two showers, wifi extender. In the davits on the stern is an 12 foot dinghy with a 4 stroke 15hp Mercury. Plus a couple paddle boards and other various toys. I have taken her 10000 miles in 6 months from pea soup fog to 25 foot waves and 35 knot winds... She is a solid boat awaiting an adventure.

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Skipper

  • NationalityUnited States

  • Age48

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languages English

  • Qualifications ASA Advanced Coastal Cruising
    ASA asic Coastal Cruising
    ASA Basic Keelboat
    ASA Basic Celestial Navigation

  • Sea Miles 10,000+

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Amazing start of a great journey

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Hans and I joined the first part of Brian’s trip from L.A to Puerto Vallarta. Brain is an experienced sailor with immense love for the sea and sailing. We appreciate a lot the big importance he gives to safety onboard. The boat is well equipped with everything one can need for a long journey. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to learn from you and join this incredible adventure. We wish you safe travels and endless adventures to come!

19th Feb 2022

Viva La Mexico!

5

Just sailed down from Marina Del Rey in California to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico with Captain Brian. It was an incredible journey. Brian is a very experienced sailor, savvy with everyday boat maintenance from living aboard and very keen on efficient, practical sailing from years of racing. He’s very focused on the safety of the crew as well. Bring a bag of M&Ms and you’ll instantly win him over.

16th Feb 2022

Crossing the Sea of Cortez

5

Brian was my captain for my first ocean crossing, from La Paz to Puerto Vallarta. He taught me about the boat, had me aid in night watches and even begin to help adjusting sails. I had a ton of fun with Brian and we anchored of an island and bay to hike and explore the local areas. He was a great captain and it was a pleasure to be on his boat. Thank you again for the adventure of a lifetime!

4th Feb 2021

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