Crew Wanted: Bahamas to Virgin Islands

[flysci]

I am planning an offshore crossing from the Bahamas or Turks & Caicos to the Virgin Islands. I am aiming to do this in early February. If I can find willing crew my plan is to head east to Long 65° then south. Should take about a week.

If you're interested and the time frame works for you, PM me; we'll see if we can work things out. It would be especially helpful if you've done this run before and can help advise about routing.

Margo

[spencer311]

If you want to teach me, I'm willing to learn. I live in Charleston, SC and I am eager to befriend anyone that wants to spend copious amounts of time on the water.

[flysci]

Even though in my original post I mentioned the offshore route to the VIs, I would also be happy to do the "thornless path" T&C to DR to PR to VIs. So if you'd be available to crew for me on that route, please let me know.

Many thanks,
Margo

[EAkerberg]

I just noticed your request for a crew. I can take some time off work in Feb., and would be willing to help.

I am a fit 62 YO;professional living in NH. Married 37 yrs. 7 children and 15 grandchildren. Very stable fellow. Principal in the financial planning firm of Charter Oak Capital Management in Kennebunk, NH. Look me up.

I sailed a lot when I was in the Navy, and took the sport back up about 3 years ago. Member of the Boston Sailing Center and hold ASA 101,103, & 104 certifications. Non-smoker, don't do drugs, don't chase women (or men) and have a glass of wine about 3 times / week (for the ticker).

If interested, you can call me at (603) 817-3586 or email me at eakerberg_1999 at yahoo dot com

[LJP]

Hi,

I am a man in my early 20's from the UK looking for a crew placement in that part of the world for early 2011. February is ideal!

I have limited ocean experience and am looking to build some sea miles, with the BVI being my perfect final destination.

I hold the following degree and basic sailing qualifications,

Marine Technology BSc (Hons)
RYA Day Skipper
STCW-95
VHF Radio License

> Plus other short courses such as Navigation and Yacht Surveying

Would love to help out
Best regards,
LJP

[nirvan]

I teach sailing here on San Francisco Bay part time and have for many years. I am plannung a visit to the Caribbean sometime early this year, with the idea of perhaps buying a sailboat.
I will be visiting my mother who lives near Ft.Lauderdale sometime in November or December. Where will you and your boat be around that time? I am asking, because I know from experience it is important to know who one goes offshore with and the state of preparation the boat is in.

I am a meditation teacher and a transpersonal counselor, mostly retired.

[dharvard]

Retired and fit newspaper guy, 59, with a lot of Great Lakes cruising and racing experience, owner of a vintage Tartan 41, is interested in your proposal. Please e-mail specifics (you, your boat, other crew, etc) to me at rendezvous@iserv.net? Would you be willing to help with air fare?

[Nik]

Hi, I did a delivery with an owner several years ago from Alabama to the Dominican Republic and last year chartered a boat in the BVI's. Email me: nblady77 'at' gmail.com if more information is needed or for advice.
Nick

[cgaskell]

Well well well. I did a similar passage this year in May on my own boat. Departed from Marsh Harbour, Abaco and made landfall in Nevis, Leeward Islands, just a bit further East of the BVI. A little over 9 days. May be available for that trip - and certainly for any questions that you might have regarding the offshore route. Just send a message