Offshore and long term cruising, friendship, deliveries and taking care of your vessel as AEC1&2 engineer. Sailed 32k+Nm
I’m an IT Security Professional with a lifelong passion for the sea. In November 2022, I shifted my IT career toward long-term leisure cruising—in a friendly spirit!
In September 2024, I “accidentally” bought/salvaged my own 46ft yacht, which means I now only engage in local projects or deliveries. My mission is to help others as a “mechanic” and to give back to the cruising community.
Last year, I spent the season sailing across the South Pacific—from Panama to New Zealand. This season, I plan to return and stay in Fiji, continuing to explore beautiful places with happy people.
"Mecanica" is sailing around Fiji, Wallis and Futuna, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. Two double cabins are available—just hop on board by flying to the closest airport or ferry terminal. All you need is enough resources to cover your own food and personal customs and immigration fees, starlink. You can also contribute to the cost of the fuel / dinghy fuel, which provides transport to shore and snorkeling spots. Cost of the marina is shared only if all of us decide to stay for few nights.
On Mecanica, it’s all about enjoying life while being mindful of resources and respectful of the environment. It’s about reaching places far beyond the typical tourist path. It’s about bonfires with fellow cruisers, dinners with locals, climbing island peaks to see coral reefs from 2,000 meters above sea level, or simply swimming beneath a waterfall—with a little exercise along the way.
It’s not about where you are, but who you’re with. It’s about sharing good moments in beautiful places.
You don’t have to be a sailor, weather router, or mechanic to join Mecanica—just get on board, relax, and enjoy. The most important thing: don’t get seasick!
Summary:
- where I am/tracking page : https://SailingScanner.pl
- I'm not a professional seafarer with "gold straps" on my shoulders. I'm focused on fun sailing and not getting paid.
- 32000+ NM of sailing experience as skipper and crew which is good starting point to learn more.
-Yachmaster certification (including 2x Atlantic Ocean crossing on 46ft and 59ft catamaran and one Pacific crossing on 67ft/20m catamaran. I've crossed Panama canal 3 times on different boats)
- Full STCW Basic Sea Safety
- MCA AEC1 and AEC2 mechanic + hands on experience
- Tidy, healthy, no food-restrictions, no tattoos, no addictions (well, may be two: sailing and sailboat repairs)
- EU Citizenship / Schengen Passport (exp. 2031), B1/B2 visa (2034)
- Own safety equipment like 2x EPIRB, AIS + MOB, SART, Garmin InReach, Iridium Go, PFD + own worldwide insurance and GEOS subscription.
"McGyver" on board - with MCA AEC1 AEC2 certification:
I have some hands on experience maintaining outboard, diesel engines and electric, electronic, RF radio systems on the yacht as well hull maintenance. I feel comfortable with designing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting of electrical equipment like solar panels, charging controllers, gensets, inverters, power banks and battery management systems. I can manage refit projects of reasonable size and "mañana" like (difficult) providers. My rule of thumb is to leave yacht in better condition regardless if its charter, delivery or private yacht.
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Experienced skipper, watch leader with great boat-technical knowledge
Met Bartek on a ~2 week delivery. His experience in passage making, skippering and watch leading capability shines through. Just as his interest and understanding of yacht mechanics and marine systems. He does not shy away from a challenge and strive to understand everything about the vessel he's on. On top of all that, he's also easy going, friendly and fun to spend time with at sea. Looking forward to future passages with him.
7th Oct 2023