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  • Wiseoldsaltydog

    • 65, European
    • General (Europe)
    • Checked in 8 hours ago

Looking for a captain or first mate position from late july 25

ENG1 and Yachtmaster offshore commercially endorsed and up-to-date. Available for short term assignment in Europe, or long term assignments anywhere from late July, I can sail as skipper, first mate, cook (vegetarian only) or just competent crew. I may be OK with a voluntary position if I like the project and the people involved, but I would normally expect to be paid.
I'm a former yacht master instructor and professional skipper and have sailed over 50 000 miles, including a number of transatlantic crossings (one of them single-handed).
I'm perfectly bilingual in French and English, and I speak some Spanish.
I'm very adaptable, kind and easy going, but I will not sail with smokers or heavy drinkers.
Being a father of two (now grown up) I'm fine with kids.

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About me

  • Availability 21st July 2025

  • LocationGeneral (Europe)

  • NationalityEuropean

  • Age65

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languagesEnglish, French

  • Basic knowledge ofSpanish

  • SmokerNo

  • Visible tattoosNo

  • VISAs Schengen visa (or EU citizenship)

  • Sea miles10,000+

  • Required position 1st Mate
    Captain
    Friendship
    Cook

  • Location preferenceEurope

  • Expected arrangement Professional / Recreational

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Experience log

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    • Date: 1st January 2024

      Duration: 1 day

      Experience Type: Mile building

    • about 50 000 miles mostly as skipper, cruising instructor or first mate, on boats up to 100 feet, in Europe, the Caribbean South America and Antarctica. 5 transatlantic crossings, 4 of them as skipper

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Qualifications

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  • May 2024 STCW 1st Aid Complete

  • Apr 1984 VHF Radio Telephony Complete

  • May 2024 STCW Basic Safety Training Complete

  • Sep 2024 STCW Proficiency in Medical Care Complete

  • Sep 2021 ICC Power/Sail Complete

  • May 2024 MCA Sea Survival Complete

  • Feb 1986 MCA /RYA Approved Engine Course Complete

  • May 2024 ENG1 cert. Complete

  • May 2024 Short Range VHF / GMDSS Complete

  • Apr 1991 RYA Yachtmaster Complete

  • May 2024 Safety at Sea/Sea Survival Complete

  • May 2024 STCW 95 Compliant Complete

  • Jul 2024 STCW Medical First Aid Complete

  • May 1986 Senior Instructor Complete

  • Sep 2024 Long Range Radio Certificate Progressing

  • Sep 2024 STCW Fire Fighting Progressing

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Skills

  • Cooking
  • Windsurfing
  • Route planning
  • Teaching
  • Carpentary
  • Provisioning
  • Microsoft office
  • Photo editing
  • Line handling
  • Watch-keeping
  • Whipping and splicing
  • Sail repairs
  • Rig maintenance/Set-up
  • Fore and aft trimming
  • Rigging
  • Radio Operator
  • Weather planning
  • Navigation
  • Helmsmen
  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Tender driving
  • Marine First Aid
  • Diesel engine repair
  • Fiberglass Repair
  • General building
  • Varnishing
  • Managerial Skills
  • IT Literate
  • Blogger/Writer
  • Sales and Marketing
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Q&A

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Q: What is your favourite boat and why? The one I'm on. The other ones are just memories or fantasies

Q: What’s your favourite boating experience? sailing offshore with a fair wind. Give me the tradewinds anytime.

Q: Where’s your favourite boating destination? West of Ireland: uncrowded, beautiful, well sheltered anchorages, and friendly local. Usually plenty of wind for sailing.

Q: What is the longest passage you’ve completed without stops? Distance: Guadeloupe to Terceira (Azores), 2 handed with my then 16 years old son on a 42 foot catamaran (2900 miles) Time: Guadeloupe to Horta (Azores) Single handed on a 35 foot sloop (23 days)

Q: Gin and Tonic in a beautiful anchorage or trimming the sails to get an extra half knot? The extra speed. I'm not a racer, but I like sailing well . Besides, I rarely drink and certainly not G&T.

Q: What’s your worst boating experience? Sailing through thunderstorms on a single-handed passage from the Canaries to the Azores. Thunder and lighting all around the boat. It was like being on a battlefield, not knowing if the next hit is going to be for you. And the wind was all over the place.

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