Crew Wanted: Sint Maarten, Florida, Cuba, Panama, Pacific, New Zealand

[wackerb]

My next crew opening is in Sint Maarten the 30th of December. From there we will visit the British Virgin Islands, Miami and on to Cuba the end of February. Leaving Cuba around the end of February/early March for Panama, the Marquesas, South Pacific, and New Zealand. Relaxed atmosphere. Stopping for fun. Avoiding marinas. Comfortable Lagoon 400 catamaran. This is an unpaid position sharing living expenses for the joy of travel, appreciating nature, and experiencing different cultures. Your expenses are only for food and other personal items.We mostly anchor out and have more of a backpacker/camping out style than the relative luxury some seem to expect. If you don't mind swimming in to get supplies with a dry bag once in a while you'll fit right in. Yeah, we have a dinghy we also use, and even a small washing machine that works pretty well. We like fitness with a treadmill and bike trainer on board. However, if you HAVE to shower every day and take care of long hair and do your makeup this is not a good boat for you.

I understand how nice it is to take a two or three week vacation on a boat, but please only reply if you're available for a month or more. It is just too hard to schedule and train crew for short durations.

Absolutely no smokers, vaping, or smoking. No alcohol on board.

[Boatguy30]

No alcohol! Are you a bunch of missionaries?

[wackerb]

Not missionaries at all. Just had bad experiences with "social" drinkers on board and there is no way to tell if someone is really dependent from a distance. Drink ashore if you want, but if you have to have it daily you're addicted. Growing up with an alcoholic father left scars and safety on board is more important.

Cheers!

[kb1]

wackerb,

Still need crew? Do you have eMail or Skype?

beaumont_k AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk

[geoleo]

Originally Posted by wackerb

Not missionaries at all. Just had bad experiences with "social" drinkers on board and there is no way to tell if someone is really dependent from a distance. Drink ashore if you want, but if you have to have it daily you're addicted. Growing up with an alcoholic father left scars and safety on board is more important.

Cheers!

PLUS PLUS!!!

[JenniferBorys]

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I'm a dentist from Sweden who have taken time of work indefinitely to explore the globe. I'm 26 years old and have been sailing with my family every summer my entire life, but we've only been sailing in the Baltic sea.

If you want to get in touch, the easiest way would be to write on messenger. My name is Jennifer Sofia Elisabeth Borys.

Best regards
Jennifer

[Raven Odyssey]

Originally Posted by Boatguy30

No alcohol! Are you a bunch of missionaries?

Hahaha...

[wackerb]

Hi Jennifer, I don't have messenger. Please PM me.

Raven-Please go away.

[Raven Odyssey]

Originally Posted by wackerb

Hi Jennifer, I don't have messenger. Please PM me.



Raven-Please go away.

You are one grumpy person, aren't you? I just thought the "Missionary" comment was funny.

Your last post didn't work out and, I'll admit it, you fluffed this one up nicely. At the end of the day, however, I predict whoever joins your little adventure, will be looking to get off the boat in a hurry.

[Raven Odyssey]

Originally Posted by JenniferBorys

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I'm a dentist from Sweden who have taken time of work indefinitely to explore the globe. I'm 26 years old and have been sailing with my family every summer my entire life, but we've only been sailing in the Baltic sea.

If you want to get in touch, the easiest way would be to write on messenger. My name is Jennifer Sofia Elisabeth Borys.

Best regards
Jennifer

Hello, Jennifer. I just sent you a message via FB Messenger regarding our itinerary. Let me know if it is something you'd like to talk about in more detail.

[kb1]

Raven,
I can't believe your comment! You are SOOOO correct. I joined Bruce in Sint Maarten, we sailed 4 days and I left in the Dominican Republic. And NOT because of the booze ban! Such a pity, because the trip would have been fantastic.

Bruce, you need to change! But thanks for the trip anyway. I guess you're still in DR? Regards to Mr. Swiss.

[Raven Odyssey]

Originally Posted by kb1

Raven,
I can't believe your comment! You are SOOOO correct. I joined Bruce in Sint Maarten, we sailed 4 days and I left in the Dominican Republic. And NOT because of the booze ban! Such a pity, because the trip would have been fantastic.

Bruce, you need to change! But thanks for the trip anyway. I guess you're still in DR? Regards to Mr. Swiss.

It was, mostly, just a guess. I've come across guys with his general disposition - i.e. willingness to criticize free help, require said free help to "pay their share", bad mouth former free help, etc. The outcome always seems to be the same.

[wackerb]

Originally Posted by kb1

Raven,
I can't believe your comment! You are SOOOO correct. I joined Bruce in Sint Maarten, we sailed 4 days and I left in the Dominican Republic. And NOT because of the booze ban! Such a pity, because the trip would have been fantastic.

Bruce, you need to change! But thanks for the trip anyway. I guess you're still in DR? Regards to Mr. Swiss.

Says the guy who couldn't learn to tie a bowline, has no interest in sailing, and spent every free moment playing on his computer.

[kb1]

There you go. Exactly as Raven said! A VERY sarcastic and bitter man who enjoys humiliation! Thanks Bruce. I didn't realise how much you despised me.
But don't push your next crew member in the back! That REALLY made my mind up.

[wackerb]

Originally Posted by kb1

There you go. Exactly as Raven said! A VERY sarcastic and bitter man who enjoys humiliation! Thanks Bruce. I didn't realise how much you despised me.
But don't push your next crew member in the back! That REALLY made my mind up.

Actually, I like you quite well personally and so does Tom, but you're just not interested in learning what it takes to be a competent deckhand. And there's nothing wrong with that so long as you're not in a position where others depend on you for their safety and well being. There are plenty of other areas where you can shine.