Need crew, at least one person. Prefer two. So that would mean, taking turns on watch, doing general upkeep and
cleaning and
repairs if things break, and enjoying the ride.I am on a 32' sailboat, Lloyd's certified with lots of
safety equipment. I use Chris Parker, meteorologist to guide me with
weather, routing and
advice. He is the guru of guiding boats in the
Caribbean and is well respected by boaters for his
advice including
delivery captains.
If you have sailing knowledge then so much the better. However it is important to me as to your character and skills that you have. I would therefore need a resume, and at least 2
references with
phone #s of people who know you in general. They must be verifiable on the
internet as to their
phone #s, could be past employer(s), professional, such as accountant, prof., doctor, person of clergy, any religion including Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, etc...
If you are interested, please let me know if you wish further detail.
Hoping to hear from you one way or the other.
Dates listed are flexible as to when I get crew. I expect the trip to take from 3 to 6 weeks, probably closer to 4 wks. For bays listed below, Crew would have opportunity to explore the waters, snorkel, etc...will try different
anchorages.
Route that is planned may change according to situation and is tentative.
Portobello to San Blas Islands. 104 nm.
Anchor overnight. 3 days
San Blas to Tiburon, Col. 56 nm.
Anchor overnight.3-5 days
Tiburon to Bania
Colombia, Col. 57 nm. Anchor overnight. 4-5 days
Bania Col to Cispata 135 nm. Anchor overnight.6-8 days
Cispata to Barbacoas 51 nm Anchor overnight 6-8 days
Barbacoas to
Cartagena 78 nm 1 day
Sailing resume-
Myself- sailing for 46 years from an 8' Sabot to 38'
C&C Landfall. Owned about 20 different keelboats of several makes, raced some (1st. in the club for the year once- laser),
sold them. Sailed the
New York Barge
canal from St. Clair Lake, Michigan to
NYC, to Havana,
Cuba, to Marathon, Fl., from Hopetown,
Bahamas to
Jacksonville, Fl.,
Lake Ontario four times, and Erie and the San Juans/Puget Sound/Vancouver Island many times.
Miami to
Panama. Most of this is
single handed.
Passport acceptable for countries going through, valid of at least 7 or 8 months. Hope to leave asap or when I line up crew. Prefer mid May, 2017.
I 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 alike. To keep in touch delorme inreach sat phone
New Sony
SSB receiver (of which I do not know how to operate)
Very reliable.
Boat- Westerly 32, Fulmar sailboat, fin
keel, good reputation
English boat. As for heavy weather, I can assure you that the
boat can take it. I don't expect heavy, however, if it happens, we go to a 3rd reef asap, lash the tiller to port or starboard, and wait out the storm. My boat heaves to beautifully.
Installed a new Symrad Nav. System with
radar including a
depth sounder.
-iPad with 2 nav programs and built in
gps.
-new chart plotter-familiarising myself.
-New auto pilot.
-New
arc or tower to support 2
solar panels and
inflatable dingy.
-New
wind generator with special quiet blades
-New Ritchie bulkhead
compass
-New
dodger
-New
Fortress #23 anchor.
-New
Rocna anchor
-New
EPIRB
-New traveler
-New Dutchman system for lowering
sails quickly.
-5 gel
batteries bank, one for
motor, 4 for house.
-new Condor
Fish Finder,
Depth Sounder.
Regarding
Equipment:
1. 2 liferafts for 6 persons but it have not been re-certified.
2.
inflatable tender with oars.
3.
Marine VHS with
GPS and
AIS receiving only, several handhelds.
4. weather reports and routing- Chris Parker.
Overall Sailing Matters:
Rules-
No alcohol while boat is at sea.
No smoking in boat- outside okay away from the
wind.
You will be required to sign a waiver.
I am the
captain.
If you have more knowledge than me in a certain area, then I may defer to you.