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Exploring ancient Mediterranean trading routes

I'm planning to be in the Mediterranean, exploring ancient trading routes in Southern Spain, Italy, North Africa, and possibly as far as Greece or the Canaries for the winter. .
I will be heading north next spring towards France and Ireland, before heading to the Arctic (Norway, Iceland, Greenland) for the summer.
I may have room for one crew, for a minimum of two weeks (longer is better), from January onwards.
Vegetarian food; no smoking or alcohol on board. Financial contribution TBD. Beginners are welcome as long as they are keen to learn about sailing.
Retired professional skipper. Numerous references from former crew members, including female solo travellers, available on request.
If interested, please write and tell me why you would be a good match!

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  • Crew positionFriendship

  • Availability 15 Jan 2027 until 15 Apr 2027

  • Expenses to/from vesselPaid by crew

  • Expenses onboardContribution on a shared basis

  • Team / SoloNot important

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  • TypeSailing Yacht

  • Make/modelaluminium sloop

  • Length35 feet

  • Berth2

  • Sailing from General (Europe)

  • Sailing to General (Europe)

  • Language spoke aboardEnglish

  • Boat description35 foot aluminium sloop in excellent condition and fully equipped for short-handed offshore / adventure sailing off the beaten track. Open plan interior with two comfortable double sea berths + saloon. Galley with fridge and oven. No hot water. Since I bought her in 2020, she went through a number of refits and has been constantly upgraded and improved. This included new standing rigging, new sails, new anchors, major upgrades to electrics and electronics, all new safety equipment (PLB, EPIRB, liferaft, AIS distress beacons, three VHFs, two of them with DSC, AIS transponder with Wifi and alarm, satellite communicator / tracker, offshore flares pack, lifejackets with harness), new tender and OB engine, new batteries, new solar panels and wind charger, new top of the range electric autopilot, two new heating systems, SSB radio transmitter with Pactor Modem, new radar screen, etc.; as well as a lot of painting :) All safety equipment on board is up-to-date. New Sole mini 33 engine with 180l tank (giving a 500 miles range under engine). I sailed nearly 30 000 miles with her, half of it single-handed.... She's not fancy, but she's a strong, reliable offshore cruiser. She’s currently on the west coast of Ireland after her 6th Transatlantic crossing, and will soon head south toward France, Spain and the Med.

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Skipper

  • Age66

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languages English
    French

  • Basic knowledge of Spanish

  • Qualifications 1st Aid
    ICC Power/Sail
    Long Range Radio Certificate
    RYA Yachtmaster
    Senior Instructor
    Short Range VHF / GMDSS
    STCW Basic Safety Training
    STCW Fire Fighting
    GMDSS (GOC)
    STCW Medical First Aid
    STCW Proficiency in Medical Care
    Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime Radio)

  • Sea Miles 10,000+

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Experienced sailor

5

I first met Christophe when sailing a passage from Portugal to Canaries with him on his beloved aluminium longkeeler Apsara in 2023. I quickly found out that he knows his boat inside out and is quick to understand and solve any situation that might occur during an offshore cruise. Nevertheless, he lets his crew participate in all of the navigational tasks or is happy to provide you with knowledge and guidance for the aspects you feel less comfortable with. A good opportunity to learn! As a politically and ecologically engaged person, Christophe is very interesting to talk to during long watches and has a lot of stories to tell. I had the pleasure to sail with him again in 2025 and get to know his home waters in Western Ireland. Thanks and fair winds to you!

18th Feb 2026

Ina Ina

Great teacher

5

Christophe is definitely an old salty dog. A lots of stories to tell, a lots of knowledge to share and a nice boat to sail. He definitely knows how to sail and is also a great teacher as I've started practically from scratched with him, and be told to be a great crew afterwards. He's also a great cook, be aware of spices though (but he adapts very well if he's reminded while cooking jaja) I always felt safe, listened to and I've learned a great deal thanks to him. To summarize I would say: communication is easy, safety comes first, and plans can change By the way I've done two transatlantic crossing and would happily sail again with him

18th Feb 2026

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