Hi, Are you looking for a respectful crew member with skills (RYA YM) and experience (15k+nm in 4 ocean crossings)?
A big thank you to those I have sailed with and those who have contacted me but I am now committed until the end of January 2025 as I am crewing a Catamaran on another Transatlantic. I will be in the Caribbean by the end of January , (Barbados) if anyone is looking for crew to move through the islands.
I don’t need the miles , I just love the ocean and dealing with the challenges that inevitably arise on a boat. If you need experienced assistance to get you to your cruising ground safely then let me help. I’ll pay my own fares and a contribution to my own food . It’s a win for both of us.
I have Completed 8 Transatlantic crossings , 5 in large powered vessels years ago but in Dec2021,Dec2022, Jan2024 and Jan2025 I sailed across in lagoon catamarans,
3 as crew , 1 as First Mate (references from previous yacht owners available ) In Addition I've crewed from St Martin to the USA via the Bahamas, Canaries to Cape Verde, Norway to Scotland.
On each boat I have sailed on the owners have asked me to come back out and sail with them again which, I would like to think , shows that I was competent.
Based in Scotland in the UK , I’m looking to be part of a crew on a boat where I can expand my personal knowledge, improve my skills and contribute as a valued team member and hopefully have a laugh on the way and beer at the end.
Retired now from the emergency services I can keep a cool head in a crisis. Previously trained in first aid , sea survival , marine firefighting and Helicopter underwater escape training I can bring a set of skillls that hopefully you would never need.
I have way more than just a working knowledge of Diesel engines and can strip a cyl head, lap the valves and seats and rebuild without issue. I maintain a good understanding of boat systems and fault finding from years of own boat ownership.
As an RYA Yachtmaster I can hold night watch and allow you to sleep soundly knowing your vessel is in safe hands.
I don’t smoke , take drugs or bring any immature drama or life baggage.
Any trips considered , I have sailed the Atlantic East to West (2021 & 2022 & 2024) but I am fortunate to have the time and good health to go anywhere. Trips of 1 to 4 weeks would be ideal , extended cruising for several months is less likely. Med / Atlantic / Caribbean would be first choices but open to other areas.
I hold a UK passport with a B1/B2 US visa also
So please drop me a message if you have any ideas to explore even if you haven’t firmed up on your own plans / timetable yet .Happy for a WhatsApp / zoom call to discuss without commitments either way. Or message me , a prompt reply is guaranteed. ....regards,
Stephen
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