EXPERIENCED, FIT GERMAN-AMERICAN CREW – AVAILABLE FOR LONG-TERM PACIFIC SAILING – HAND FOR BERTH
67 years old | Fit and active | Non-smoker
I am a reliable, active and easy-going sailor with a genuine passion for the sea and exploring new places.
I am looking for a long-term sailing opportunity across the Pacific and would love to join a friendly crew for several months or longer.
I am flexible with dates, departure locations and travel arrangements.
Sailing Experience
• 80 days aboard a catamaran in 2026, including night watches.
• Nine-day Atlantic passage from Lanzarote to the Cape Verde Islands in 2017.
• Several week-long sailing trips in Croatia and Greece.
• Comfortable taking independent night watches.
• Able to assist with sailing manoeuvres under the skipper's supervision.
What I Can Offer
• Night watches and general crew duties.
• Cooking and galley assistance.
• Cleaning and keeping the boat tidy.
• General maintenance and helping with repairs.
• Willingness to assist with technical and practical tasks.
• A positive attitude, reliability and team spirit.
Preferred Boats
• Cruising catamarans.
• Bluewater monohull sailing yachts, approximately 45–60 feet.
Preferred Departure Locations
• Fiji
• Sydney, Australia
• Guam
• New Zealand
• US West Coast (San Diego, Los Angeles or San Francisco)
What I Am Looking For
A genuine hand-for-berth opportunity on a private sailing yacht.
I am happy to contribute to provisions, fuel and other reasonable shared expenses.
I am particularly interested in longer passages and exploring the Pacific islands, with the possibility of staying aboard for several months or longer.
I hold valid German and US passports and am internationally flexible.
I am a non-smoker, physically fit, easy-going and enjoy being part of a team.
Fair winds and looking forward to meeting like-minded sailors!
Denny
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