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  • Briantek

    • 44ft Hunter 44DS
    • Palau
    • Checked in 3 weeks ago

Watch: Island FUN!

Circumnavigating! Diving in Palau and then off to Philippines! 16,000 nautical miles in!

I am circumnavigating! 2006 44DS with all the toys and safety. Sitting in Palau at the moment. One of the best dive spots on the planet. Going to be here for one month then off to the PI. A week or so at sea. Depends where I decide to land. Thinking Cebu City or Davao. After PI cruising the rest of southeast Asia into January before crossing to the Maldives and into the Med. Looking for crew for the crossing to PI and open to people staying on passed there. All based on how the dynamic is working out. Must be able to demonstrate to me you have money to get yourself home, valid passport with at least 4 open page, vaccinated, and be open to letting bags be searched if or when I feel needed. Going to countries that are very unforgiving when it comes to drugs of any kind. If you do have prescription drugs no issue. Just have a copy of script on hand. I can teach sailing if needed no problem. Honest, respect and easy to get along with are the key. Adventure anyone?!

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  • Crew positionNovice Crew

  • Availability 15 Apr 2023 for the foreseeable future

  • Expenses to/from vesselNegotiable

  • Expenses onboardNegotiable

  • Team / SoloNot important

  • Brazil to Martinique!

    Recife, Brazil to Martinique. Two weeks to a month at sea depending on stops. ETA departure March 5, 2025 to OPEN ENDED. *Intention is a direct run depending on wind angle. It’s gonna a barn burner! Great mile builder for those looking! Looking for th...

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Vessel

  • TypeSailing Yacht

  • Make/modelHunter 44DS

  • Length44 feet

  • Berth4

  • Sailing from Palau

  • Sailing to Philippines

  • 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

  • Age49

  • 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

5

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

AngelaD

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

timmycron

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

Brynna

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