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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-10-2020, 00:35
Replies: 27
Views: 8,041
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Listed at vs Sold at price?

Generally speaking I always pay the asking price- my theory is that the seller will always give you support and backup if you honour their sales price. They are also the people that know the history...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 14-10-2020, 04:35
Replies: 235
Views: 41,649
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Crewing as a female. Sketchy vs. Otherwise

Trust your instincts- irrespective of whether you are male or female there must always be transparency and you must always make sure a reliable, competent and proactive shore based person knows where...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 29-08-2020, 06:58
Replies: 2
Crew Available: Based near Noosa QLD,
Views: 583
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Based near Noosa QLD,

I might just pop in to say hi on my travels north..... Depending on Noosa mouth at the time.... Cheers
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 13-08-2020, 01:40
Replies: 1
Crew Wanted: East Coast of Oz
Views: 1,160
Posted By Sea Wings
East Coast of Oz

Hi fellow sailors. - I have a crew position available on a small 26ft well known aluminium ocean crosser. I will be leaving Sydney at the end of October and heading North to Townsville in no rush....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2019, 08:38
Replies: 148
Views: 29,661
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Production Mono's - Any to avoid?

If you really have $300 and want the best cruising cat available
- make an offer..... https://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/2015/wharram-ariki-3110160/?refSource=standard%20listing
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2019, 08:06
Replies: 148
Views: 29,661
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Production Mono's - Any to avoid?

Personally I would avoid all those names - Research the target markets for all the brands you have listed and then compare your intended use against the design target market. The brands listed are...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 24-11-2017, 04:12
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By Sea Wings
150 mi Short Hop South UK

I will be moving a small 23 ft cat from Exeter up the coast possibly mid December or January. 3 Short hops day sailing only and camping onboard overnight. Basic facilities only. Experienced crew only...
Forum: Crew Archives 02-08-2015, 03:06
Replies: 0
Views: 1,453
Posted By Sea Wings
Crew position still available - Fiji to New Caledonia

Hi all.

Currently have a berth available for a crew member or a couple for Fiji to New Caledonia where normal crew will be re joining the vessel.

The vessel is a 36 ft Aluminium expedition...
Forum: Crew Archives 29-07-2015, 18:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,660
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Crew position available - Now - Fiji to New Caledonia

Coy I have sent you a PM so please check and respond directly to Marguerite on board for full details. She is awaiting your call. Cheers
Forum: Crew Archives 29-07-2015, 17:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,660
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Crew position available - Now - Fiji to New Caledonia

Hiya Coy - Thanks for your interest. The crew position is still available. No flights are included but the food onboard is provided so you get a 6 day fishing trip with great owner on an expedition...
Forum: Crew Archives 26-07-2015, 20:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,660
Posted By Sea Wings
Crew position available - Now - Fiji to New Caledonia

Hi all. Currently have a berth available for a crew member for Fiji to New Caledonia where normal crew will be re joining the vessel. 36 ft Aluminium expedition style vessel with Swiss/French owner...
Forum: Crew Archives 10-06-2015, 01:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,582
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Delivery skipper and crew

Pmd you with plenty of info - Not nearly as expensive as many make it out to be and can definitely be worthwhile if you buy the right boat, get the right delivery skipper and follow some simple...
Forum: Crew Archives 07-11-2013, 16:26
Replies: 20
Crew Wanted: uk 2 indo
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: uk 2 indo

Sail downwind, keep the crew rested and enjoy your passages....
Forum: Crew Archives 07-11-2013, 06:07
Replies: 20
Crew Wanted: uk 2 indo
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: uk 2 indo

Lived in North East Africa, sailed the Red Sea and worked in Saudi and in the maritime security industry for a while now and would you find me on a 40ft cat going the wrong way - not likely......
Forum: Crew Archives 28-04-2013, 03:19
Replies: 17
Crew Available: WARNING
Views: 2,187
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: WARNING

DOJ it's a fine line to walk when trying to keep the pot at a reasonable level - Like you said - too much paperwork or too many hoops and the crew pot becomes empty so quickly. Fortunately most of my...
Forum: Crew Archives 28-04-2013, 03:09
Replies: 17
Crew Available: WARNING
Views: 2,187
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: WARNING

Rivonia that is my normal practice - check my adverts... This time I was an idiot with a big capital I....... Cannot believe this one got through the net and can only blame myself. Unfortunately when...
Forum: Crew Archives 28-04-2013, 03:00
Replies: 1
Crew Available: Looking For An Adventure
Views: 747
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Looking For An Adventure

STCW95 and Day Skip are a good start.... Get a Yachtmaster cert from Dave Comer at the International Yachtmaster Academy in Ireland. Dave and his crew are fantastic and you will get the shore based...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-04-2013, 02:40
Replies: 18
Views: 8,194
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: New Catamarans on the Market

Food for thought - between Cruisers and Charter - 2012 season - South Pacific - 5 cats lost their masts of which 4 were leopards! Charter yachts are generally built for a 5 year financial turn around...
Forum: Crew Archives 28-04-2013, 02:18
Replies: 17
Crew Available: WARNING
Views: 2,187
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: WARNING

Raku the list of things is very long and it was definitely a trying passage.

The unfortunate part is that the particular coastline is so beautiful with so many islands, reefs and wrecks worthy of...
Forum: Crew Archives 28-04-2013, 01:47
Replies: 17
Crew Available: WARNING
Views: 2,187
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: WARNING

DOJ - unfortunately I cannot reveal too much on this forum for certain reasons but yes there were some very interesting situations.... It started with the crew member, who with a Day Skipper Cert...
Forum: Crew Archives 28-04-2013, 01:33
Replies: 17
Crew Available: WARNING
Views: 2,187
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: WARNING

Art you are perfectly correct and yes it is hard to imagine.

Fortunately in my thirty years of deliveries (Thanks to Neptune) I have only had 3 incidents worth complaining about:

The first...
Forum: Crew Archives 27-04-2013, 22:20
Replies: 17
Crew Available: WARNING
Views: 2,187
Posted By Sea Wings
WARNING

Warning to all....... and a BIG note to self! :banghead:

After spending 10 days aboard with a crew member from HELL, I must remind myself to meet the crew before signing them on for a...
Forum: Crew Archives 24-03-2013, 05:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,063
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Crew Position Available - Bundaberg to Townsville

Thanks to all who have applied for these crew positions. The vacancies have now been filled and crew signed on. If any further positions arise , I will post a new thread.
Forum: Crew Archives 24-03-2013, 05:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,230
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: Crew Position Available For Bundaberg to Townsville Australia

Thanks to all who have applied for these crew positions. The vacancies have now been filled and crew signed on. If any further positions arise , I will post a new thread.
Forum: Crew Archives 23-03-2013, 05:11
Replies: 3
Views: 982
Posted By Sea Wings
Re: A couple looking for passage Aus / NZ in June

Hiya. Tried calling and have left email but no reply yet..... Please pm me urgently. Regards B
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