Looking to sail from Europe to Canada
Hello everyone,
I’m Yvan, 30, an engineer, sports enthusiast, and above all a big fan of long-haul adventures.
Over the past few years, I’ve been lucky enough to spend a lot of time walking: about 3,000 km across New Zealand on the Te Araroa, then more than 4,000 km across the United States on the Pacific Crest Trail. Two long adventures that taught me one thing above all: I love being far away, for a long time, with very little, and sharing it with the people I meet along the way.
So for the next one, I’d like to change playgrounds and get on a sailboat to cross the Atlantic from Europe to North America, ideally Canada, between mid-April and mid-June 2027.
The goal isn’t just to find a way to get to the other side. I want to discover offshore sailing, learn, take part in life on board, and fully live the few weeks spent in the middle of the ocean.
I really like the idea of this parenthesis where you lose track of time a little: no roads, no trains, no notifications, just a few people, a boat and the ocean all around. And probably a few moments where we’ll wonder why we ever came up with this idea. ?
As a crew member, I’m easygoing, sociable and quite adaptable. I’m used to living outdoors and dealing with fatigue, discomfort, the unexpected and long periods in a group. I enjoy cooking, I have no dietary restrictions, and close quarters don’t bother me.
I’m also someone who likes to get stuck in: understanding how things work, learning, tinkering, finding a solution when something isn’t working. I can take on responsibility when needed, but I also know when to stay quiet and follow the decisions of someone who knows better than I do. ?
When it comes to sailing, I have fairly little experience: 4 days on a sailboat in the Mediterranean, about thirty outings in an Optimist dinghy, and a few on a catamaran. So I won’t pretend to be an experienced sailor! But I’m very keen to learn, and I tend to pick up quickly how things work.
Above all, I’m looking for a crew I get along well with and a project where everyone genuinely contributes to life on board.
If you have a project that fits, even if it’s still taking shape, feel free to message me. I’d be happy to chat, get a feel for things, or simply talk sailing and this kind of slightly crazy project.
Looking forward to meeting you,
Yvan
See you soon on board! ⛵
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