Crew Available: Seeking Blue Water

[Uglyhat]

Hi all,
In the coming weeks I will be seeking a crew position sailing to ... somewhere.

This has been a dream of mine for some time, and after I get some loose ends tied up, I'll be ready to go.

I believe I can be a valuable asset to a passage-making crew. I have moderate sailing experience (USSA cert., I've sailed my C250 in SF Bay, Lake Superior, Chesapeake Bay, Sea of Cortez, and many minor water bodies). I am also a nationally registered EMT, former Wilderness EMT, an experienced Le Cordon Bleu certified chef, HAM radio operator (KE7TPW), and experienced with computers and GPS (studied Geomatics). I also have also participated in many longish (30 day+) terrestrial 'expeditions' from Africa to high mountains to the low arctic, so I'm familiar with what it takes to 'get along' in harsh, cramped environments for extended periods of time. I don't scare easy, but am by no means reckless. Master's degree education level, clean bill of health, etc.

How does one seek the right captain and boat? How do I go about this? I hope to sail sometime this summer.

Tropics or high latitudes, it don' matter right now.

All advice welcome.

[Adventurebound]

If you are a certified chef, then the right captain will find you.

[OutOfControl]

"This has been a dream of mine for some time, and after I get some loose ends tied up, I'll be ready to go."


Uglyhat, still trying to tie up those loose ends I see.
Its been almost 5 years to the day since you last posted almost the same exact message. Did you ever find any crew positions?

[Uglyhat]

Ouch 5 years was it that long? I guess so. A woman came between me and my dreams. What can I say? It's not too late tho, hehe. Besides, my cooking and medical skills have only improved ;~).

That's actually a helluva reminder, OoC. It stung a bit, but thank you.

[William King]

How much experience do you have. I have a 1995, steel, 52' ketch and do not have much experience sailing. I need someone that can sail to Isla de Mujers, Honduras, San Andreas Columbia, then Panama. I am in no hurry and an adventure can be had. williamstanleykingathotmaildotcom

[Uglyhat]

William, let me just say there are valid reasons I'm seeking an unpaid crew spot rather than a paid skipper position. I suggest you pony up and hire a an experienced, licensed pro.

[Uglyhat]

*bump* actively seeking berth

[junoblissdejavu]

Looking for crew to sail across Gulf of Mexico up to New Orleans next few days - going with wind and current...
Boat has all safety gear and sat phone/Epirb etc. fly into Cancun and ferry over to Isla Mujeras. If interested shoot me email we can sort out all details

Looking to depart Sunday June 1st so if interested lets communicate later today
Steve
Stephenlthorne@gmail.com
Text. 770.722.2848

[designsailor]

Please see my add on crew wanted "east coast to west coast"
Doug 503 333 0695

Originally Posted by Uglyhat

Hi all,
In the coming weeks I will be seeking a crew position sailing to ... somewhere.

This has been a dream of mine for some time, and after I get some loose ends tied up, I'll be ready to go.

I believe I can be a valuable asset to a passage-making crew. I have moderate sailing experience (USSA cert., I've sailed my C250 in SF Bay, Lake Superior, Chesapeake Bay, Sea of Cortez, and many minor water bodies). I am also a nationally registered EMT, former Wilderness EMT, an experienced Le Cordon Bleu certified chef, HAM radio operator (KE7TPW), and experienced with computers and GPS (studied Geomatics). I also have also participated in many longish (30 day+) terrestrial 'expeditions' from Africa to high mountains to the low arctic, so I'm familiar with what it takes to 'get along' in harsh, cramped environments for extended periods of time. I don't scare easy, but am by no means reckless. Master's degree education level, clean bill of health, etc.

How does one seek the right captain and boat? How do I go about this? I hope to sail sometime this summer.

Tropics or high latitudes, it don' matter right now.

All advice welcome.

[Starblossom]

Looking for crew for late next week to go from St Thomas to Miami/Ft Lauderdale
6/7 day passage on 48' Leopard Cat 2013 very well equipped
Interested??