Crew Wanted: Caribbean side of Panama Canal to Punta Gorda, Florida

[On the rode]

Owner of well-founded and maintained ocean-going 50 ft. sloop looking for volunteer crew to help sail from Shelter Bay Marina at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal to my dock in Punta Gorda, Florida. I plan to leave Panama middle April to early May depending on weather and expect that the trip, which will be non-stop unless circumstances dictate otherwise, will be approx. 9/10 days. Due to Covid restrictions, present and anticipated, can only consider United States Citizens.

I am looking for sailors with blue water experience who are non-smokers. No recreational drugs of any kind will be permitted aboard and once we are underway no alcohol of any kind will be available until we drop anchor somewhere or dock in Punta Gorda.

I will provide provisions and pay all expenses while you are on board. Once we get to Punta Gorda I can provide sleeping accommodations on the boat and/or in my home and meals for a few days to give you a chance to make arrangements to travel back to your home.

If you visit our web site (sailingduet.com) you can see the boat (named Duet) and read about my prior sailing trips on her.

If you are interested, please tell me a little about you and your water sailing">blue water sailing experience. Please respond to me directly at schnierlaw@aol.com rather than through the Forum, or feel free to call me at (917) 324-0009.

Thank you.

Andy Schnier

[selenerenee]

Greetings Andy,

I am looking to build my miles and experience and your offer might be a great opportunity for me. I am a 26 yo french-american citizen. Currently living in New Orleans. I have been working on sailing yachts in France for the past year and have some time in blue waters as a deckhand (±6 weeks). I am no expert but would like to sharpen my sail setting and wind awareness.

I can send you my resume and we can chat if you would like to.

Cordially,

Sélène

[On the rode]

Hello Selene. Thank you for your interest. I have filled my crew requirements for this trip but would be delighted to file your information away for future crew needs. Would you please e-mail me at schnierlaw@aol.com with your e-mail address?

May you have fair winds and calm seas. AMS