Thanx folks - lotsa salty wholesome advice there, particularly from Chris & esp. 'HelloSailor'; having inspired me to think longditudinally, what I'll do is run a crafty ad. in 'Afloat' mag: "FREE yacht charter on SydneyH. - deckhand (mature) provided to approved customers", he, he, he!
www.afloat.com.au/ Ciao, Sinker.