Crew Wanted: South Pacific Adventure Galapagos and Gambier Islands

[bonobo]

One or two experienced person wanted (male or female) for a long-term cruise in the south pacific.

Departure from Panama in February 2015.
(Red Frog – Bocas del Torro or Shelter bay marina).
Including Canal crossing.

Sailing from Panama to the Galápagos to the Gambier Island. Then, Cruising up north from the Gambier to Tahiti. Duration of the trip, from 3 to 6 months or more. Possible to end the trip or start the trip in the Galapagos.

Type of crew we are looking for:

A real “chef” with experience in catering and be responsible for the food on board for a voyage of 6 months. Or non-professional person with these skills and Able to keep watch or willing to learn.

An Electrician or diesel mechanic or person with serious knowledge of these skills and with sea experience. Able to keep watch and handle a catamaran.

An Experienced able seaman or licensed skipper with above requested knowledge.

Boat, 43 f. Aluminium Catamaran build for safe cruising, not for speed. Equipped for diving at professional level.
Only ONE room available with ONE (very) large bed.

French spoken on board as main language but excellent knowledge of English.

Bonobo is not a sea gipsy vessel but an epicurean place where food, happy hour, good mood and spirit are paramount.
Be aware this is a long-term engagement! NOT just a 30 day crossing and By-By, there is NO possibility to leave the boat and go home after the Galapagos! NO planes in the Gambier Islands!!! Next stop is Tahiti.

Vegetarians, Mormons, undecided, please do not react :-)

More info by private message.
Please send detailed CV with full name and credentials.

[yogafun01]

Hi,
I'm David and please see below. Available for long cruise. No hurry no worry.
1st mate: Sailed 31' South African sloop, Panama, Galapagos, Marquesas, Tuamotos, Tahiti, Morea. 5400 NM. 3.5 months. Grand Adventure. 2010

1st mate: 60' MV Cat / Ft Lauderdale - Mayaguana and return. 7 weeks. Diving shipwrecks and checking out uninhabited islands.

Have lifetime funds and fun to have aboard.
Thanks for your consideration:

Good sailor / navigator / Steady & experienced in storm conditions
Desire short or long peaceful passages and/or Delivery Crew Member / open to all opportunities

RYT 500 / 500 Hrs. Advanced Yoga Studies / Love Yoga / Will share and/or teach yoga classes aboard / No Charge

Excellent health / strong / daily yoga / yoga teacher
Will cheerfully share all duties - helm, watches, cooking, cleaning, mechanical
Nice to have aboard.
Sweet ocean calls my name...ever softly she whispers...
Sailing since 1981

6 months+ sea time Fun to have aboard..
Work hard to keep boat / equipment safe shipshape

Certified Evinrude Outboard Mechanic 1984 worked on my own and friends
Very mechanical / diesel / water-makers / compressors
Stay Awake on watches

Lived in:
Turks & Caicos Islands BWI 2.5 yrs.
Tortola BVI 21 months
Bermuda 4 months

Spent 26 years in commercial construction management.... now heading back to the sea
Available in Jan 2015

* Sailed since 1981. My first boat was a 1956 / 26' mahogany & teak . Albury built in Man-O-War Cay Bahamas. Sailed her only with a compass for 3 years from FLA to Key West, Bimini, Freeport and around the Fla Keys.
* 2012 6 weeks 1st Mate 60' MV Catamaran, Sailing vessel yet never rigged, Twin Yanmar Ft Lauderdale to Mayaguana, Bahamas & return Diving shipwrecks & exploring
* 2010 / 1st Mate 31' South African Sloop Panama, Galapagos, Marquesas, Tuamotos, Tahiti, Morea, 5400 NM / 3.5 months
* 1st Mate 36' Morgan Fla to Provo to Jamaica and around the keys when available for 6 years.
* 1st Mate 36' Trimaran Martinique to Trinidad.
* Captain 42' Cat. Belize around the Cays for 7 days.
* Crewed in BVI 1.5 yrs on any boat

[mr_cfisher]

I am a certified professional chef with many years experience working in remote locations. I am interested in your trip. Concerned about what sounds like a lack of cabin space though...

[bonobo]

Hi David,
Looks we have problems with private mail communication ... This reply should sow up on your User CP ... we go from there ?