Volunteer
crew wanted,
La Paz Mexico to
Tahiti on a 62
Sloop starting mid May.
(
The Passage) This
delivery will be departing from Marina Costa
Baja,
La Paz Mexico, on or around May 15th. This
passage is approximately 3500 miles all of which will be
offshore with the possibility of a very short stop in the
Marquesas,
French Polynesia. The complete
passage should take roughly between 4 to 7 weeks depending on
weather. I always hope to sail as much as possible however we will be crossing the equator so certainly expect at least some motoring / motor-sailing. While this is a
delivery on a performance cruiser we sail quite conservatively making
safety and comfort a priority over speed.
(
The Boat) Is a beautiful 62 foot Deerfoot that has been professionally maintained and is in excellent condition. She is comfortable, fast, and very well equipped for
offshore sailing. She sports a new
Yanmar plus
watermaker,
generator, life raft, all of the
safety gear, plus much more. She is also
for sale and details can be found at the link below.
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/198...2-62--2899569/
(
The Captain) Is a USCG Licensed 100 Ton Master that has completed a solo
circumnavigation on a 30ft
Sloop. Since then I have completed about 50,000nm of offshore deliveries and sailing instruction including a 3000nm offshore delivery of this same Deerfoot to La Paz last year, so I am familiar with the
boat. The First Mate is also an experienced sailor and circumnavigator. Collectively the
Captain and the Mate have completed 6 trans-Pacific crossings. You can find my CV,
references, and blog here;
SAILBOAT DELIVERIES -.
(
The Arrangement) This is a delivery and I am looking for volunteer crew. There will likely be four of us in total. On-board passage-related expenses,
fuel, marina
fees,
customs, immigration
fees and
provisioning will be provided. You would be responsible for all of your expenses off of the
boat (restaurants, drinking, entertainment, etc). Airfare to or from the vessel may be considerable and are negotiable for those with offshore experience. All crew are expected to help with all aspects of the passage including pre-passage preparation and post passage clean up. We are alcohol and drug free underway and you should expect to help keep an active watch , sometimes alone at night, helping with navigating,
weather analyses, sail-handling,
cooking,
cleaning,
repairs etc. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals or couples looking to gain offshore experience, confidence, and mile-building on a very comfortable boat with a well-qualified
captain and mate.
WHAT YOU DONT KNOW YOU WILL BE TAUGHT.
(
The Requirements for the crew) Feel free to leave a short reply to the post here however please be sure to send an
Email as well including your
phone number and other info. Tell me why you want to take this trip and about your sailing experience or attach a CV. Let me know if you require travel expenses or not and 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 people who know they do not get seasick. You should be available to arrive in La Paz the second week of May and remain available for as many as 6 or 7 weeks to complete the passage. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
-Captain Kirk Little
sailboatdelivery@hotmail.com
Volunteer crew wanted, La Paz Mexico to Tahiti on a 62 Sloop starting mid May.
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