Miami to Bocas del Toro, Pan.
Must have
references for
safety purposes only but does not need fancy qualifications. What skills do you have. I need someone with mechanical (engine) and
electrical skills.
Share in
food and cruising
fees only. Must prove funds available to fly out of
Panama and passport acceptable for countries going through valid of at least 7 months.
I plan to have at least 3 persons and possibly 4. So you would pay your share of the expenses as 1/3rd or 1/4. I have a
captain with 100 ton
license who is crew. (not sure if
license is active).
Hope to leave around May 21st, 2016
1st leg-
Miami Fl., to Isla Mujeres,
Mexico.
Work my way the Atlantic coast to
Belize,
Honduras islands etc... and working south to Northern
Panama.
I expect it to take about 2 to 3 weeks depending on winds.
I plan to use a
weather forecaster, and
route planner, Chris Parker out of
Florida. He is considered the guru of
Caribbean sailing and is used by
delivery captains, and cruisers and sailors. Very reliable.
Boat- Westerly 32, Fulmar sailboat, fin
keel, good reputation
English boat.
Installed a new Symrad Nav. System (not yet calibrated) with
radar (gimbaled) including a
depth sounder.
-New auto pilot.
-A new
arc or tower to support 2
solar panels and
inflatable dingy.
-A new
wind generator with special quiet blades
-A new Ritchie bulkhead
compass
-A new
dodger
-Replaced most
interior lights with
LED lights
-A new
Fortress #23
anchor.
-New
EPIRB
-To keep in touch with
Chris Parker
New Sat
Phone
New Sony
SSB receiver
Regarding
Equipment:
1.
liferaft for 6 persons but it has not been re-certified.
2.
inflatable tender with oars.
3. new EPIRB-
4.
Marine VHS with
GPS and
AIS receiving only, several handhelds.
5.
weather reports and routing- Chris Parker.
Overall Sailing Matters:
1-I like to go the cheaper way.
Anchor if possible with less
fees to pay.
Message me here with your
email address and I will
email you asking for sailing resume, your name, address,
references (3) of your skills and character (lawyer, doctor, pastor, priest, rabby, psychologist etccc- people reputable in the community).