Crew Positions Wanted

From the Floatmaster

EAST US => CARIB/ANYWHERE. Highly experienced female with 12 years professional delivery experience. Looking for deliveries & cruising. Competent, very agile, healthy, easy going, great with children, non smoker. Available on short notice and for longer durations. Navigation, night watches, cooking. Resume & references provided on request. Prefer expenses be paid. sailingsarahb@yahoo.com (7/24/10)
OAHU => CALIFORNIA. Would like to arrive prior to August 15th, 2010. I have sailing experience and eager to learn more open water sailing Hoping to learn more celestial navigation techniques. Contact: John at cojhughes@yahoo.com (7/24/10)
EAST COAST CANADA/US/ANYWHERE. Well educated and traveled man in his 60's, healthy and active, currently in Montreal looking for crew position starting September. Good sailing and cruising experience on the St-Lawrence River and in the Virgin Islands, looking for more open water experience. Speaks French, English and Spanish. Excellent adaptability to people and situations. Contact jeanpaul.carrier@yahoo.ca (7/24/10)
SE ASIA. Athletic, strong, financially independent 34 yr old male. Current experienced owner of 37' Tayana docked in Florida. Strong cruising and racing experience. Looking to crew on sailing vessels on anything from day sails in and around Phuket, Thailand in the immediate term or extended voyages in and around SE Asia or Indian Ocean after October 12th. I have strong mechanical, fiberglass/epoxy, plumbing, finishing, sail handling, navigation, and cooking experience. I am a PADI Scuba instructor who enjoys spearfishing and recreational diving. I've been recognized by a fellow circumnavigator as the single best sailmaster he's ever worked with on the 2008 Regatta Sol del Sol from St. Petersburg, Fl. to Isla De Mujeras, Mexico. Please let me know if you can use my help. mcsromeo at yahoo dot com (7/24/10)
MEXICO PACIFIC COAST => NORTH. 28yo male taking a break from Software. New to sailing, but I've got a couple of ASA courses under my belt. I'll be wandering the Mexican coast starting in September trying to get northward on a boat! I'm up for any and all kinds of work, but most of all I want to learn. brandonlarkin@gmail.com (7/24/10)
NORTH AMERICA => EUROPA. I'm looking to crew on a transatlantic for September. I'm 38, french passport, fluent english. I have been living over 26 month on a 90ft two mast vessel the past 5 years. Doing almost everything. Easy going, hard worker, and galley artist too ! renart99@gmail.com (7/24/10)
ARC Rally or any boat. Fee paying passenger would love to cross the Atlantic to either South America or the Caribbean. I have proper travel documents. No experience, but can help out in the galley. d_olier@yahoo.com (7/24/10)
CANADA OR USA => CARIBBEAN: I am a 45 year old male in good condition interested in unpaid crew position for travel to or from the Caribbean. I have sailed my Hunter 290 since 2007 and want to gain more experience on the water. I have also taken three sailing courses and am able to navigate with paper charts or GPS. I have sailed my boat from Charleston, SC to Lake Ontario and into the St Lawrence River, Canada. I speak English and can get by in French. I am available on fairly short notice. Contact me at sailormassey@gmail.com (7/24/10)
TAMPA BAY, FL. First mate seeking captain. Do you have a boat and are looking for someone to sail with around Tampa Bay? Attractive, single female, 35, 5 ft 8 in, shoulder length blond hair, gray eyes. Send me a photo and tell me about yourself and I will return the favor. kjstrum at gmail dot com (7/17/10)
ANYWHERE. 22 year old female who recently graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in New York. I am an enthusiastic, hard working individual who loves to be at sea, loves traveling, has all STCW certificates, Third Mate's Coast Guard License, and has sailed around the world on commercial ships for sometime. I have a good personality, easy to get along with, loves anyone who loves being on the water, and looking for any job or service you may be in need. Please contact me if you would like anymore information at stephaniemoore.2010@yahoo.com (7/17/10)
MED/ITALY - I am 24yr female from England currently studying in Florence. I have no boating experience but would love the opportunity to spend the summer on a boat in the Med. I am a fit an active person and always smiling. So if you need an extra pair of hands contact me. natashaoakley@hotmail.com (7/17/10)
ISRAEL - MED. A couple 25 (Paige) and 28 (Philip) years old willing to sail from Israel to wherever in Mediterranean. Hope to get to Spain. Both with little onboard experience, but with huge will to sail! We are good in any kind of physical work. One is а good diver and fisherman, the other is a great cook. Will pay for our expenses. Philip.nemoy at yahoo.com (7/17/10)
ANYWHERE. Currently in Vancouver, Canada, and ready to travel almost anywhere. Male, 25, 140 lbs (20 years sailing if starting at 5 counts)...taught sailing for 4 summers on the east coast of Canada, CYA Blue certified, CYA silver certified, Red cross first aid. Lots of inshore sailing experience on dingys and keelboats...looking to log sea miles and see the world. Very easy going, able to do just about any job, clean, adventurous! (7/16/10). Please email me at andrew29700@live.ca (7/17/10)
DARWIN => ASIA. I am looking to crew on a boat from Darwin to Asia as from July 20th as the initial leg of my round the world trip. I am a fit 45 yr old with sailing experience. Alternatively I can meet a boat somewhere in Asia. Pls email me: iansmithaus at gmail.com to discuss.(7/17/10)
ANYWHERE. Wisconsin now, ready to travel almost anywhere. Lifelong water person / boat lover, sail or power. 14 years experience with sailing --cruising and weekly races on Lake Michigan, Chesapeake Bay, Keys, Bahamas, Med. (Turkey 4 weeks Oct. 09, 6 weeks 2010) Active, healthy, slim, fit 62 female. Instructs water aerobics at health club. Creative cook, neat, clean, non smoker, no drugs, morning person. Happy, smiling, helpful, adventurous! shesailor2001@yahoo.com (7/11/10)
ANYWHERE: 24yr old female firefighter/world studies student/outdoor instructor and guide looking to get back to the ocean. Have a little deckhand experience. I speak English, Spanish and Indonesian. Currently in Western Canada, but am looking for options and adventure from September/October onwards. ocean.lavas@gmail.com (7/11/10)
SOUTH ENGLAND. Friendly couple aged 22 & 23 with Competent Crew qualifications looking to improve on board experience and increase sailing mileage before doing Day Skipper courses. PR/Advertising professionals living & working in London with easy access to south coast for weekend trips to France/IOW/etc. Willing to cook/clean/deckhand etc. Contact Tom on 07944304761 or tom.harvey@me.com (7/11/10)
NEW ENGLAND / LONG ISLAND. I am a sailboat owner interested in obtaining more water experience in order to complete the requirements for the USCG Captain License. I am available then as a unpaid crew for deliveries, cruises, etc. in the New England region and also around Long Island. I am EMT-trained (but not certified) so I can assist in that part as well. Please reply to jose@mendoza.bz (7/11/10)
AMERICAS => SOUTH. Raised in the Roaring Forties I began sailing as a boy and taught sailing in The Caribbean and New Zealand [coeducational 13 - 18 yr olds]. I have logged 107,000 nm. am a strong. fit and healthy sailor/boatbuilder seeking passage as crew south from Los Americas to Chile, Cape Horn and beyond. My interests include The Great Outdoors, Cultures, Literature and Languages; fluent in Dutch and English, conversational Spanish, some French and German. For further details please contact davidmarine7@yahoo.com (7/11/10)
EUROPE. 44 yr old male, fit, healthy, RYA Competent Crew, other bits of sailing, London based, English - but half French so speak both fluently, relaxed, self sufficient, can cook, have many interests. Am building experience, so any crewing considered. crew@stephanfowler.com (7/11/10)
ANYWHERE. 28 year old Danish guy. Looking for boat in Europe over the summer. Check CV at http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AXG5LccUHZ6JZGRrOTkyNm1fODljMzJrdDJjZg&hl=en&authkey=CLiZ2vkF (7/11/10)
US WEST COAST => SOUTH PACIFIC. 25 yr old carpenter amateur traditional wooden boat builder looking to head toward Bali then china. some sailing experience nothing fancy. hard worker. good diesel mechanic. I can build and fix anything with limited resources. want to get to south pacific by November 2010. lots of time living outside alone. traveled many places just not on a boat. also Hawaii to south pacific and South America to south pacific works for me. afortiercooper@gmail.com (7/6/10)
ANYWHERE WARM. November-March: I am fit 29 y.o. Australian with a little sailing experience. I can repair things, cook, and also spearfish (fresh fish every night!), entertain (ukelele+singing). Peterpumpkinhead111@live.com (7/6/10)
SAMOA /AMERICAN SAMOA - UNITED STATES - I’m Iain, British, currently residing in American Samoa. I have a US B1/B2 tourist visa valid for 10 years. I started sailing in early 2009, first on dinghies, then in inshore yacht races. I have since completed my RYA 5 day practical competent crew course in the bay of islands, NZ and undertaken 2 yacht deliveries. I love sailing and I’m interested in increasing my blue water experience and knowledge/skill base. I’m very tolerant and can be professional. I have a wide range of interests outside of sailing from classical literature to Rugby Union. I’d love to hear from you. Email with a number and I’ll call you back – bravekid@gmail.com (7/6/10)
PANAMA. Male and female siblings would like to crew for you. We are 24 and 26 years old. Strong, healthy and bilingual Colombian Americans. We have some experience sailing on the Sea of Cortez aboard a 58 ft double mast sailboat. We are cyclists continuing our ride to Colombia from Washington, USA. We are friendly, intelligent, great cookers excellent cleaners and independently motivated. We will be in Panama by late August or early September. See you on the water? erika.avellaneda@gmail.com (7/6/10)
ASIA. Couple looking to Crew in Asia - We both have experience and are available to crew immediately. We can provide our own transportation to boat and pay for our own food expenses. Our schedules are very flexible due to early retirement. We are in our late 40's and early 50's. American & Filipino. Fluent English Currently backpacking Asia. Contact: Lonnierupert@hotmail.com (7/6/10)
CARIBBEAN. I am a 50yr old Australian woman seeking a long term crewing position onboard a boat preferably in the Caribbean. I am currently en route to Rio Dulce and will be available from July onwards. An easy going, very experienced skipper with a good sense of humour is a must! Looking forward to hearing from you, annel501@hotmail.com (6/27/10)
WEST COST CANADA => ANYWHERE.. I've had some experience sailing but I mainly work on boats (general up keep, small fill repairs etc.). I can speak English, Spanish and have some basic French. I'm looking for an adventure, interact well and learn fast. Give me a shout at, milrick@hotmail.co.uk (6/27/10)
ANYWHERE- 21 year old model turned scuba diver/sailoress. I am an advanced open water diver with stress and rescue/emergency response certifications. I have done plenty of boat diving and liveaboards (Cabo, Cozumel, Belize, Honduras) but never worked on the boat. I have no time or destination commitments. 817-716-3394 or abbyfancher@yahoo.com (6/27/10)
BIARRITZ, FRANCE. American, 30's, female......interested in recreational day sailing from July 6-20. Some sailing experience but no qualifications. For more information, please email me at coolvegaschic at hotmail dot com (6/27/10)
UK- Josh Mellor, commercially endorsed Yachtmaster. Also vhf, sea survival and first aid. Available for sailing. chilled out, safety conscious skipper. email me at josh.mellor666@hotmail.com or call 07983639538 (6/27/10)
CALIFORNIA TO ANYWHERE. I am a hard working 23 year old American wanting to traveling the world. I have my TESOL certification and am eager to travel by boat to any destination to start teaching. I am not able to contribute financially, but am willing to do any work asked of me...cook, clean, fish, play guitar, anything really. I am currently in Newport Beach, CA and will be able to meet anywhere in Southern California or any northern part of Baja California. Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries. I am able to start immediately parker.matas@gmail.com 001 949 701 2348 (6/27/10)
JAMAICA. Male non smoker 40 competent crew certificate arriving in Jamaica for 2 weeks on 4th July 2010, looking for some sailing opportunities. Happy to pay share of food, fuel etc email ingm80 at hot mail dot com (6/27/10)
CARIB / EAST US / MED. Late 40's couple, both are recently certified SCUBA divers. Amy is a tasty one dish cook, and is keen to do whatever to cruise happy. Michael has 1300NM bluewater sailing experience. He lived aboard his 29' Columbia sailboat, former marine carpenter, FCC Amateur Radio Operator, and FAA Private Pilot. He works for an airline, so getting to the boat then home is easy. Clearwater, Florida TPA airport. pilot_sailor@yahoo.com (6/27/10)
TRANSLANT. Healthy, fit 28 year old with basic sailing experience, fast study, good cook, looking for crew position on transatlantic ship from anywhere on US east coast to anywhere in Europe in November or December 2010. email shigmagism@gmail.com (6/27/10)
ANYWHERE - Based in Montreal (Canada) or Boca Raton, FL. 31 yrs and excellent physical condition. Looking for sailing crew position/experience. Can cook or do handy work but I don't have any qualifications. Well educated (univ. grad. degree) and interested to participate in any discussion. Fluent in French and English and looking forward to learn other languages. Available from the end of June 2010 for six months up to a year. Will do deliveries for a couple of weeks or longer trips. Very willing and fast learner. Autonomous and ready for adventure. Will travel for the right opportunity! Contact sailcrewforhire2010@gmail.com (6/27/10)
CAL / MEX. Somewhat experienced crew hand. Living in Houston, Texas (spend weekends in Kemah on boat) and ultimately would like to reach my mother land of Chile. I am willing to meet on the West Coast and or Mexico. Would like to hitch a ride to Chile or anywhere in between. I can surf, fish, swim, skateboard and even snowboard. I am an all around good guy and handy individual, very low maintenance. Looking for an experience of a lifetime. deckhandlmk@gmail.com (6/27/10)
MICHIGAN. 22 year old midwestern male looking for a crew position to Bermuda. I am willing to travel to Virginia or North Carolina to meet with the boat around June 2011. In search of a sailing adventure upon college graduation. I have basic knowledge of sailing theory and sea survival but have not actually sailed on the ocean. I do have some experience sailing on Lake Michigan. Fit, positive attitude, willing to learn, and no criminal record. tdbandfan1@yahoo.com (6/27/10)
GREAT LAKES / SOUTH. Experienced sailing cruiser in early 60's; intelligent, educated, fit, slim female. I lived aboard for most of 4 years. Travelled by 47' sailboat from Annapolis to Trinidad. First language is English, but can communicate in French and German. Actually like to clean stainless and brass. Can provision and cook. Available in the Great Lakes for the summer, somewhere warm for the winter. Located on Lake Huron in southern Ontario in the summer. Love the water, snorkeling, swimming, new cultures. Adventurous. Would like my own cabin. Contact Jacqui at jacquils@live.com (6/12/10)
WESTERN EUROPE: Hi I am a 6ft, 30 year old Australian female who started to learn to sail in Australia a couple of months ago. I have been out on a 35ft classic boat several times, but left to travel Europe before I really got the hang of sailing. Currently in the Netherlands, I am free the rest of June, will be touring Italy and Greece for the first half of July and then am free again. I have a car, which both means that it is easy for me to travel to wherever you are (being from Australia I think nothing of a 1400km car trip), and that I need somewhere to store it whilst sailing. I am a rubbish cook, good at working hard and learning fast. If you would like crew for a weekend, a week or maybe even a month or so - and are willing to teach me how to sail - I look forward to your email :-) ashfelden@hotmail.com (6/12/10)
GRENADA / CARIB => CANADA. 22yo Canadian getting sea legs at the moment, and should arrive in the Caribbean the first week of July at the very latest, and looking to head North or onto mainland, or wherever really. I enjoy life, even-tempered, big laugh, interested, and a bit of sailing experience at the moment, and a fair bit more by the time I arrive in the Caribbean, woo! I can give you a call when I reach land again if you send along a number :) jess.sails@hotmail.com (6/12/10)
TRANSATLANTIC. I'm a 28 years-old French girl with basic experience in sailing and willing to learn more. I'd like to travel from France (or nearby) to US (NYC) in October or by then. Happy to cook and do any kind of work necessary on board. I'll be happy anyway to be in the middle of the ocean. I speak Catalan, Spanish, English and Portuguese. Please contact me, I'm open-minded with the arrival location : losselm@yahoo.fr (6/12/10)
ANYWHERE. Photographer/cinematographer with a passion for travel and adventure looking for crew positions all over the world(bonus for travel to rock climbing destinations). based in Portland, Oregon and open to all opportunities. very little sailing experience, but competent, strong, and willing to learn. charlottemariewood@gmail.com (6/12/10)
ANYWHERE. Seeking crew positions for energetic and easy going couple. Some boating experience (contact us for details!) with passion for adventure and a wide assortment of skills (incl. languages!), work and travel experiences. Available from August 2010. Open to all inquires, contact at stephanie.murdock10@gmail.com and/or johnmccoy2009@gmail.com (6/12/10)
ANYWHERE. Easy-going and friendly Scottish/Irish married couple (28 and 30) seeking adventure, fun, new skills and new people. Taking time out of academic careers. Both hold RYA Keel boat level 2 and have 12 days experience on a Beneteau 331 (7 as live aboard skippers). I hold VHF radio license, BCU level 2 (sea kayak) and RYA dinghy level 1. Good cooks and love learning. Seek well maintained boat with safety conscious Captain. Available Sept’10 to Jan’11 (possibly later). Happy to cost share. Message for more details: gillandmarkmccrum@yahoo.co.uk (6/12/10)
OZ - S.E. ASIA. or alternatively Oz to the South Pacific. I am a fit 45 yr old looking to start my world cruising tour in August (flexible timing) and go in either direction depending on the timing for the seasons and are looking for a crew position for the first leg. Happy to pay for own food etc. Also happy to carry out the normal regular tasks e.g. maintenance, cooking, standing watch etc. Have YA Competent Crew cert and RYA Basic navigation cert and will probably have added to these by then. Have been racing for the past 2 years in Sydney in the winter, summer and twilights. Easy to get along with. Pls respond to iansmithaus@gmail.com (6/12/10)
EGYPT/MED Novice sailor. Looking for crossing Med to any place in southern Europe in early july, will pay and work/nightwatch. Good mechanic and handy. English speaking 30 year old male. quinby gmail dot com (6/12/10)
ANYWHERE - Based in Houston, TX. Looking for sailing/boating experience. Generally outdoorsy guy (mid 20's), who seeks adventure and a way to realign myself. Will travel and pay my way for the right opportunity! Contact : gcbeehler5@gmail.com (6/12/10)
ANYWHERE: 35-year-old male looking to sail from anywhere. My experience is limited, but I am a very disciplined, very sociable and able to contribute, very hard worker. Willing and ready to engage in new experiences. Very physically fit and likely able to do any physical job that is required on the boat. Originally from Canada I speak English, Hebrew and some French. Please contact me at: zachariamyers@gmail.com (6/12/10)
NEW ZEALAND: Mid-20's male looking to crew from anywhere to New Zealand after Oct. 2, 2010. Deckhand and Watch Leader experience aboard vessels from 24' cruisers to 200' tall ships. I don't mind getting my hands dirty, and can clean well and cook even better. Drug-free, but enjoys cocktails and an occasional cigar if permitted. Email kyledwelch@gmail.com or call USA 1.585.967.7271. - Kyle (6/12/10)
ANYWHERE. Swedish oldtimer with plenty of sea experience, qualified diesel mechanic, looking for pleasure cruise from Canaries, Azores or Madeira onwards to Cap Verde or further. I am working in Sweden up until mid September and will be available after that. Please reply to : swedeskibber@yahoo.co.in (6/12/10)
ANYWHERE. Seeking crew position for experience, any location. Have basic crew and cruising certs but very minimal experience. Happy to cook, clean, stand watch, handle lines. I'm a mid 40's female, nonsmoker, happy, healthy, great companion. Contact: laurie.peppers@yahoo.com (5/31/10)
TRANSATLANTIC. An experienced sailor and his wife (who is comfortable in open sea swells and conditions) are looking to serve as crew on any transatlantic vessel (either direction) this summer (2010). We both cook and clean well, and will contribute substantially to the sailing and maintenance of your vessel. Our principal concern is finding a well-maintained ship with a Captain who is experienced and safety-focused. Contact megwenmay (at) hotmail.com (5/31/10)
ISRAEL => SPAIN. I am a very responsible and hard-working 37-yearold. I grew up on the ocean and have some sailing experience. I would like to travel to Spain June or July and would be happy to do any kind of work necessary on board. Willing to meet up at Cypress or Turky. I am also a pretty good cook, very social, as well as smart and very funny... Unpaid, cost-sharing ok. yigal20@yahoo.com (5/31/10)
AUSTRALIA => EUROPE I'm a 27 year old Belgian guy with very little experience in sailing but a lot of energy and willing to learn. I'll be available to travel to Europe from the 1st of august 2010. I'm currently joining the weekly boat races in Elwood so I'm future qualified crew. Don't hesitate to email me at greg_boon[at]hotmail.com (5/31/10)
MED/CARIB/ANYWHERE Easy going British man, moderately able sailor but no Nelson, wants to spends some time living, working and enjoying the sea again. Mediterranean or anywhere else considered. I speak Spanish, Italian, French, English & Welsh. Have no problem with taking instructions, will not fall asleep, overboard or get sick on you. I know the sharp end from the blunt end. Non smoker, social drinker (when not at sea) looking to share a trip with somone who is not uptight and enjoys the journey. Look forward to hearing from you, please get in touch with your details and plans. saltydog1@ymail.com (5/31/10)
ANYWHERE. I’m an experienced 54 y.o. former boat owner. Just restored and sold a Katrina-damaged 2005 Catalina 387 . So, I do know a bit about sailboat maintenance and repair. Have stood offshore night watches. Have sailed on my own in Caribbean, down the East Coast to FL, and even weathered a Tropical Depression at age 18 (not my fault!) . Especially looking for offshore passages to add to my bluewater experience, say two to four week stints. Great cook, conversationalist, and non-smoker/drugger. Scott at sveggeberg@comcast.net or 781-820-3475 (5/31/10)
GIBRALTAR. Will be in Gibraltar fresh from some intensive sailing practice, and will be keen to go sailing immediately after 14th -16th june. Although a brief interlude, will be back to complete yachtmaster in july so would be good to link up with any sailors needed an extra pair of hands for some day trips+. English female speaking French and Spanish. tor13ia@yahoo.co.uk (5/31/10)
PANAMA AREA => US. My name is Abi, I am a fun loving female sailor of 30 yrs. l am looking for any competent crew position on a boat which will eventually end up in America. I'm currently in Panama but could relocate to meet boat. Please email me at abirose18@hotmail.com (5/21/10)
MEXICO => EUROPE. My name is Iris Maertens, I am a 27 year old Belgian/Canadian traveling in Mexico right now. I would like to sail my way to Europe- France, Belgium, Spain somehow in the next 2-3 months. I do not have sailing experience but crewed on the Earthrace boat in New Zealand last year. Mail me at maertensiris@gmail.com www.earthrace.net (5/21/10)
ANYWHERE: I'm a 43 year old Southern Louisiana gal from the Baton Rouge area. I’m a nonsmoker, social drinker, drug free and very responsible. I'm looking to crew for no pay to gain more experience, time, place and distance does not matter. I own rental property that runs on its own and I'm able to travel. I have 20 years of motor boating experience, but no sailing experience and very willing to learn. I'm a great cook, can fish, and very clean. I only need one small bag to live and a very big smile on my face. Please phone me at 225-241-6080 or email AprilJ70791@cox.net . Thank you for your time and I hope to see you soon.(5/21/10)
EAST US / ANYWHERE. Eastern US/Anywhere. I am a 20 year old male looking for summer/fall adventure. Very open schedule. I am very easy going and love sailing. Very experienced in racing small dinghy boats (lasers, snipes, thisltes) and have a very good understanding of boating. Experienced in fishing, and most outdoors sports. alexhpadgett@gmail.com (5/21/10)
ANYWHERE. 17 year old sailor looking for a sailing adventure somewhere hot in July / early August 2010. Day skipper theory and practical certificates (tidal) completed and with plenty of experience sailing yachts. Enthusiastic, hard working and keen. Can meet you anywhere – med, Caribbean, Australia, Africa… etc. email address is g.heppel@etoncollege.org.uk . If age is a problem, I turn 18 on the 28th July. I look forward to hearing from you. (5/21/10)
L.A. Wanted Position aboard capable offshore cruiser, I am a laid back 35 year old guy with sailing experience, can cook and do any maintenance would like to sail around the Med to Morocco ASAP currently in Spain. Notably would like a position from Los Angles to Mexico or LA to Hawaii in June July 2010 feel free to contact me at sol_uble@hotmail.com (5/21/10)
TRANSLANT EASTBOUND. Experienced British yachtsmen ex merchant seamen on my sailboat in Cancun been sailing single handed on present boat for two years normally sail in the Med. Would like to find a crew position on vessel doing East bound North Atlantic UK/Europe in June 2010. Please email Ken Hopps decenthomes@gmail.com (5/21/10)
EAST COAST AUSTRALIA – PACIFIC ISLANDS – NEW ZEALAND. Experienced female Kiwi sailor living on the Gold Coast Australia with many years of racing and cruising, UK, MED & NZ, both offshore and onshore. I am 43, and available to cruise or do deliveries anywhere on the East Coast of Australia, the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. I’d even be up for some local (Gold Coast )cruising or racing. I would consider a longer cruise up the Americas, Caribbean Med etc. Please email me kumerachips@gmail.com (5/15/10)
ANYWHERE. My name is Kyle, I am 26 years old, born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii. Currently residing in Orlando, I have 4 years Coast Guard sea time, I am a Rescue certified diver through PADI, and have been blue water spearfishing since child hood. I want to go anywhere maybe get back to hawaii eventually, I am very ocean minded and love taking pictures. I can cook and catch food, tattindatass@yahoo.com Thanks for lookin. Alohazz (5/15/10)
S.E. ASIA =>OZ. I'm 25, easygoing, technical, male and always happy. I'm seeking crewing position between southeast Asia to Darwin in Australia, preferably Indonesia. Have some sailing experience but not on any paper. I'm a good cook and in good physical condition. Want to sail the rout sometime in july-august this year 2010. Answer to Dan_n_e(at)hotmail.com (5/15/10)
ANYWHERE. I am a 33 years old male photographer looking for some adventure on the water, short trips long trips doesn't matter, I don't have any sailing experience but I learn quickly, diver and IT-consult, I do whatever it takes.. (speak Swedish,Polish,English) contact me at (5/15/10) cabalismo@hotmail.com
TRANSLANT.- I am a 36 yo male seeking unpaid crew positon to Europe anytime starting in June through July. I live in South Florida. I have experience racing smaller boats, working for a sailing school doing charter checkouts, and teaching sailing, but no certifications. I am very fit, strong, and a licensed physician. I am a hard worker, follow orders well and would love to experience an ocean crossing. Would be happy to hear from you at mikkelhall@hotmail.com (5/15/10)
EAST US - CARIB/ANYWHERE. I am a 58 year old female sailor/photographer with 7 years experience as a chef/mate on small, sailing/power charter boats in the Caribbean and the east coast of US. I am looking for a sailor/writer who would like to colaborate on photo stories of our beautiful waterways. judykalanta@hotmail.com (5/8/10)
FL/S>E. COAST => NORTH. Currently cruising the Keys, then headed north along east coast, looking to go as far north as possible, can leave from anywhere along Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina if the timing is right. Can pay for own food and fuel. Not a lot of experience but some. Good navigator, quite a bit of on the water experience just not a lot of sailing experience. Can cook if I have to. Female, not looking for anything else other than experience sailing, if you get my drift. Available long term, short term and have no time constraints. mistwist@charterinternet.com (5/8/10)
US WEST COAST => ANYWHERE. Sharp, easy-going, 27-year-old female interested in helping out on any sailing trip anytime in August 2010. ASA 101, 103. USCG Navigation Certification (a little rusty though). Decent cook; functional Spanish; can play a tune on the guitar... happy person looking to contribute and share an experience. getgr000vin@gmail.com (5/8/10)
MEXICO/CENTRAL AMERICA => SOUTH AMERICA Hello. My name is Adam Jeppesen. I am 31 years old - in great health physically and emotionally. Nonsmoker. I'm currently traveling from pole to pole having reached and left the North Pole in August 2009. I have undertaken several methods of transportation up till now- currently traveling through North America on a bicycle. I'm looking to cross from Mexico/Central America to South America on a boat, late summer / early fall 2010. I have minimal experience on sailboats, but have previously worked as a crab fisher and on board several research vessels, in the Pacific, Arctic and Antarctic. Any job would be greatly appreciated. Email and I can send more details about myself and my plans. Thanks! scapedk@gmail.com (5/8/10)
ANYWHERE. I am a 34 year old male living in London. A seasoned traveler, mainly short trips < 3 months. Have taken RYA Coastal Skipper Theory and Practical (no exam) and would love more experience. CPR, First Aid, VHF radio license, and PADI Rescue diver with Nitrox and under water photo specialities. Looking for knowledgeable and friendly skipper, and fun crew to sail with in beautiful places. evangraj at gmail dot com (5/8/10)
EAST US => CARIB/ANYWHERE. Highly experienced female with 12 years professional delivery experience. Looking for deliveries & cruising. Competent, very agile, healthy, easy going, great with children, non smoker. Available on short notice and for longer durations. Navigation, night watches, cooking. Resume & references provided on request. Prefer expenses be paid. sailingsarahb@yahoo.com (5/1/10)
N.Z/O.Z -> Pacific Greeting, I'm a 26yr-french woman looking for a trip/work experience aboard a sailboat Currently in N.Z , I'm available from now, May 2010, until the end of the year. I have no sailing experience. But I'm fit, professional and quick learner with a lot of experience while backpacking in OZ&NZ. I can cook quite well (though vegetarian), keep things tidy&clean and know how to use my hands to mend, fix things . I have my diving open water license and speak French&English. I am generally happy and easy going and get along with most everyone. Contact emma.mahe@yahoo.fr (5/1/10)
EUROPE. Fit, healthy, witty, 30s, female taking off a few months or maybe longer to relax, enjoy life and see more of the world. Interested in sailing in Italy, Malta, Greece, Croatia and surrounding areas for a few days or a few weeks (and maybe longer) with fun, easy-going, safety-minded and experienced crew beginning August 2010 until??? No certifications, but previous sailing experience in New Zealand, Europe and the US. offsailing@hotmail.com (5/1/10)
MIAMI FLORIDA => CENTRAL AMERICA : I am an willing and able to help anyone crew and boat down south. I have CPR and 1ST AID skills along will years of lifeguarding under my belt. I have sailed mostly in the gulf and great lakes. I am looking to head south sometime this summer. Who needs help??? longwalker333@yahoo.com (5/1/10)
ALASKA TO BC/WA Friendly, fit, laidback young kiwi guy with some sailing experience (only racing and inshore cruising) looking to crew from Alaska down to B.C., or ideally Seattle, after 14th May. Already in Alaska, snowboard touring/mountaineering) Can send references, hardworking, keen to pull my weight and meet great people, see great sights, and can supply own food etc if desired. Please contact me, I'd love to hear from you, 'ruari dot macfarlane at gmail dot com' Cheers! (5/1/10)
CARIBBEAN. Group of Five outgoing adventurous young people in search of new and fruitful beginnings. Ages ranging from 20-23, flying from Ireland to the Caribbean at the start of June. Group can be split in whatever way suits. All the crew are experienced in all ranges of the Hospitality Industry, such as bar work, cleaning etc. Also have one carpenter available to your needs. All are fun loving, hard working Irish young men which have a broad outline of the sailing life, all the crew are innovative and quick learning individuals. The whole crew have grown up with each other in a port town on the west coast of Ireland, travelling comes as nothing new to the group as we have been travelling quite a lot. Synopses of the group would certainly be a group of charismatic young Irish men beckoning on new beginnings. Hope to join on board in the near future. Contact us on: smg-19-120@hotmail.com or richardoboyle@hotmail.com (5/1/10)
CARIBBEAN/VIRGIN ISLANDS 30 year old male. 13 years experience with Fire Department, Paramedic (CPR and many other certifications). Fluent in English/Spanish. Respectful and responsible, clean and organized. Non-smoker. PADI Open Water, experienced snorkeler. Strong swimmer. Good cook. B.A. English/Philosophy, working on Masters in the Classics. Taking sailing classes with Offshore Sailing School (affiliate of the Moorings) in June. Looking for experience sailing the waters of the Caribbean during vacations from school (Summer and Winter breaks). Character references available on request. Departure from Puerto Rico preferred. please respond to a_j_mercado@hotmail.com and type “velero” in subject so I can filter spam. Thank you. Happy sailing to all. (5/1/10)
MIAMI => CARIB/S. AMERICA: I am a 35 y/o looking to volunteer my time helping people crew their boats to all points south of Miami, Florida. Benn sailing in the past and want to go to Central America and work with street kids. I have CPR, 1ST aid and firefighting certifications. I have a great personality and have worked in the hospitality industry for most of my life. I also have wilderness, jungle, and desert survival skills which may come in handy. longwalker333@yahoo..com
ANYWHERE. 23 year old Canadian male looking for an unpaid position with a reasonable contribution to food/expenses from Panama to the South Pacific. I have sailing experience in weekly yacht races off the west coast of Canada although no experience with ocean crossings, etc. I'm a licensed paramedic (I come with a comprehensive med kit!), surfer, and generally awesome guy. I arrive in Panama city April 26th - if interested, email bryceduncan1 at hotmail dot com (5/1/10)
ANYWHERE. We are two 29 year old Irish lads looking to spend some time sailing this summer 2010, we are flexible with destination and duration of the trip. Both of us are physically fit and really keen to learn some new skills and meet some new people. If interested please drop us a line at www.harveyep@yahoo.ie .(5/1/10)
DARWIN => INDONESIA/ASIA. Crew Available: Darwin to Indonesia / Asia I'm an easy-going Scottish lass wanting to travel back to Scotland to meet my new niece without flying. I am looking to crew on a boat travelling from Darwin to Indonesia, East Timor or Asia. I'm qualified to RYA Day Skipper level, have a STCW 95 certificate of Basic Safety Training, a radio operators license and have spent 2 months at sea. I'm available to depart immediately and will contribute to costs. Send me an email (superlou@riseup.net ) or give me a ring +61 (0)435 589 579 if you want to find out more. Thanks! (5/1/10)
AMERICA / CARIBBEAN / ANYWHERE. 28 year old strong male. Mechanical Engineer, Pilot, Navigator, Historian, gambler, Cook, Treasure Hunter, Intellectual, PADI s.c.u.b.a certified. Need to earn my sea-legs. Willing to do whatever necessary to become part of crew bound for journey of scientific/ historical/ exploratory nature. Will haul sail, scrub deck, for grog and hammock and small share of plunder. Located in California, willing to travel anytime anywhere. bigerious@gmail.com (5/1/10)
TRANSLANT. Inexperienced person looking to help crew across the atlantic (west to east). Very little experience sailing, but a seasoned world traveler. Experience on one man sailboats in bay (California). Two trips to Catalina island from LA on old time ship. Looking to leave May, June and interest in Spain, Portugal, but willing to go anywhere in Europe. Final destination over land is India. Please email me a greendarjeeling at gmail dot com. Thanks.(5/1/10)
MED. 27 year old American male currently living in Paris looking to help out and join a crew. My dates are pretty flexible, anytime from late April/early May until the summer. I have no sailing experience but am a fast, enthusiastic learner. I can speak English, Spanish, and French. Please email inquiries to guerracd@hotmail.com (5/1/10)
EUROPE (MED) - Young, strong, determined university student seeking an unpaid or minimal input crewing position at the end of 2010/start of 2011 anywhere in Europe. I have some experience sailing through school, club and family yacht. I would love to be able to meet a boat, have great time and a laugh aboard, learn the art of sailing the open seas and see what the world has to offer. I am currently in Perth, Australia and hope to hear from you. Email me at david.dummer@hotmail.com (5/1/10)
EAST COAST =>ANYWHERE College Female looking for an adventure over summer break. May-Aug. 2010. Currently a crew for a collegiate dingy sailing team. Learns fast, outgoing, spontaneous, personable, responsible, and loves the water. Please email meghanmagee08 at yahoo dot com (4/10/10)
ANYWHERE. Hi I am a 23 year old male looking for work on boats, it doesn’t matter what kind of boat or where it’s going, I just want to go. I was a lifeguard for 3 years. I am trained in CPR and Professional life saving. I swam professionally for 11 years. I have surfed for 7 years, year round in some of the worst conditions you could imagine. I have preformed multiple open water rescues in bad seas and cold water. I can stitch wounds, I have stitched almost all of my own injuries and most of my friends come to me when they need stitches. I can sail but would not conceder myself fully trained, if I were working on a sailboat I could probably be back up to speed with in a few days I know how to read charts and navigate, I can use some GPS systems but I am not to familiar with most. I will work for under minimum wage for a trans Atlantic passage. I will work for cheap on most other passages Mason 206-719-7763 mjheckett@hotmail.com (4/10/10)
SE FLORIDA. sixty-six year old sailor with thirty-five years sailing experience seeks local skipper for daysailing only. I am an excellent helmsman but cannot do any back breaking labor. Call Stan at 561 271 6163.
ANYWHERE. Hello. My name is Dan Dumas. I am 52 years young in great health physically, emotionaly, nonsmoker, alcohol take it or leave it, can adapt, most importantly when the going gets tough I get tougher. I grew up in and around the ocean my whole life sharing a certain intimacy and respect for it. I have one crossing- southern California to Hawaii, never been seasick, am a licensed building contractor, abla espanol, take work and responsibilities seriously. Email me ddumas56@yahoo.com (4/10/10)

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