Jaq200

Cruising the Eastern Caribbean in luxury Catamaran

One double stateroom now available for compatible easy crew to join us either in Martinique or Guadeloupe to sail up the Eastern Caribbean chain to Saint Marten. We will visit the islands of Dominica, Guadeloupe, Antigua or St Kitts & Nevis and Saint Barts.. Jalemar will cruise Saint Marten for a few weeks and then return to the Grenadines and Grenada via lazy layovers in Martinique and Bequia.

Also seeking crew to cross the Caribbean Sea to the ABC’s in October; cross to the Bahamas by way of Jamaica by December and to go through the Panama Canal in April 2026; before crossing the Pacific to arrive in New Zealand by November 2026.

Longer term crew are preferred although short term crew (minimum 2 weeks) will be considered.

My passages are for people who are serious about improving their sailing skills in a safe and sound blue-water vessel. I am not offering a sailing vacation charter, although fun is part of the reason I do this. You are committed to learning on the go, no seasickness, no medical issues, no addictions including tech addictions, no vegans or special diet requirements or food allergies.

Jalemar is a well equipped well maintained luxury Fountaine Pajot Elba45 sailing catamaran, Maestro owners version with 3 king-size staterooms, each with its own full en-suite, a well equipped chefs galley, 3 spacious outdoor socialising areas and a fully enclosed half-fly helm.

Video of Jalemar: https://youtu.be/3q8KMBtttBc

Some sailing experience is a pre-requisite, with attitude and aptitude equally important. There is a daily contribution by you of US$100 that includes all your onboard expenses (food, utilities, fuel, permits) and excludes any land costs and mooring fees. You are responsible for your own land costs, arranging any visas in your own passport, which is valid beyond 2025, and your own sailing travel insurance. Maximum of 2 to 3 crew plus me the captain/owner.

You are mature respectful trustworthy and honest, clean fit and agile with no unmanaged medical issues. Strictly non-smoking non-vaping enthusiastic sailors with an easy positive and fun attitude welcome. Sadly after having to deal with the occasional challenging alcoholic, I now run a dry boat for first time crew.

No seasickness, no special diets and absolutely no alcohol, drug or technology addiction traits. You will enjoy an equal share in all activities including helming, sail handling, route planning, navigation, anchoring, dinghy handling, provisioning, food prep, cooking meals and keeping the boat clean and tidy. All crew will participate independently in all duties including any watch system as set by the captain. There will be plenty of time for relaxing, snorkeling, sunbathing, water sports, hiking, sightseeing and socialising.

Please ensure to also read my additional boat info and captain/skipper info, thank you. On confirmation you will be sent my recommended What to Bring brief, 5-page Safety Brief and Provisioning List.
Captain is a non-drinker, stable, trustworthy, knowledgeable and safety conscious with 25,000 ocean miles and 16 years of sailing experience. Excellent references available on request.

If you love sailing, swimming, snorkelling, paddle~boarding and hiking, speak good English and know instinctively how to contribute to a positive onboard experience please message me your relevant details. Be sure to include any sea miles, the dates you are available and any other relevant onboard skills.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

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