(The Passage) This
delivery will begin in Shelter Bay Marina,
Panama, beginning with a transit through the
Panama Canal and then approximately 3,000 nautical miles of most likely coastal motor-sailing. I always hope to sail as much as possible however this is a
delivery and realistically we will be using the
motor substantially to expedite the
passage. This trip could take as long as 30-40 days. We will stop as needed for
fuel and to avoid any inclement
weather when possible. Bring your favorite lures as the
fishing and whale watching should be excellent.
(The Boat) Is a 2008
Beneteau 50 which recently received a $100K+
refit just in the last year including
solar,
lithium batteries, new standing and running
rigging, all new BandG
electronics with
autopilot and more. Just after the
refit she was sailed from
Florida to the
Virgin Islands and then sailed by myself 1,000 miles non-stop from USVI to
Panama July this year. A recent
survey is available. She is equipped with all the standard
offshore safety equipment such as
Epirb, flares, life jackets, new 8-man life raft, sat
phone,
offshore tracking, and more.
(The Captain) Is a USCG Licensed 100 Ton Master that has completed a solo
circumnavigation on a 30ft
sloop and has since completed over 50,000 nm of offshore deliveries and sailing instruction. I also expect my partner, an experienced sailor and circumnavigator with over 50,000 nm of offshore experience herself will likely be onboard as well as another 100T licensed
Captain with plenty of offshore experience. That leaves one more
cabin for you, but I might consider a couple. A link to my sailing resume,
references, and contact info is available on the ‘about me’ section of my profile here.
(The Arrangement) This is a delivery and I am seeking volunteer crew. There will likely be four of us on board in total.
On-board food/provisioning and passage-related expenses,
fuel, marina
fees, etc, will be provided by the owner and airfare may be available for those with a substantial amount of sailing experience. Going out to eat like
food and drinks at marina restaurants, or any entertainment is on you. This is not a paid position nor would you have to pay us anything. Flights would be in to Panama City Panama (PTY) and then later out of
San Diego California upon completion. All crew are expected to help with all aspects of the
passage including pre-passage preparation and post passage clean up. We are alcohol free underway and you should expect to help keep an active watch as required , usually on a rotational basis both day and night, helping with navigating,
collision avoidance,
weather analyses, sail-handling,
cooking,
cleaning,
repairs etc. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to gain sea-miles and especially for individuals looking to gain offshore experience, confidence, and mile-building with the supervision and instruction of a well-qualified
captain and mate underway. What you don’t know you will be taught.
(Requirements for the crew) Feel free to drop a note/reply here but be sure to send me a private message or
email including your
phone number and any other contact info. Let me know why you would like to take this trip and if you have you been fully vaccinated. Let me know up front if you require help with travel expenses. Tell me about your sailing experience or attach a CV. Please mention any other experience or skills that you might possess that could be useful at sea (engineers,
medical professionals, mechanics, cooks etc,). I tend to give preference to fully vaccinated people with at least some offshore experience who know they do not get seasick. You should be available to arrive in Panama prior to our
canal transit on November 1 and have an open schedule for the following 45 days.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Crew Wanted for Beneteau 50 transiting Panama Canal for San Diego Nov 1.
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