From LA to the Caribbean and beyond
Hello, we are Jen and Luke! We purchased our 38' Lagoon 380 sailing catamaran in 2020 and have been busy preparing it for extended cruising ever since. We are looking for one person to join us for upcoming passages down the west coast to go through the Panama Canal and cruise the Caribbean. Eventually we want to cross the Atlantic and go to the Med.
About us:
We are both in our 40s and are very quirky, energetic, and fun. We are (mostly) vegetarians, very politically liberal, VERY environmentally conscious. We are in the process of an all electric conversion for the boat so we can travel free of fossil fuels. We know we will have fun, be safe, and learn a lot in the process.
Luke is an experienced sailor and has spent many months at sea in the southern ocean as a communications officer doing marine conservation. He works in technology on hardware and software projects. He will be working as the internet allows between passages, (but not stressing about it. :) He is experienced with mechanical and electrical systems and handy with repairs.
Jen is newer to sailing and loving it, taking the initiative to ensure the boat is organized, stocked, safe, legal, comfy. She has a background in international relations, law, and technology.
What we're looking for someone:
- of a similar mindset and temperament.
- who is progressive, open-minded, person who is concerned about the environment and willing to sacrifice certain comforts if necessary to protect it.
- looking to learn and also teach.
- self motivated and willing to share in the responsibilities of being on watch and caring for your fellow crew and the boat.
- who has some knowledge and experience sailing is preferred but someone who is really committed to learning would also work.
Expenses:
Crew need to be able to cover their own food and daily costs but we are not charging any other contribution to be on the boat. Our primary focus is finding someone who we get along with and want to travel with for a while.
Expectations:
Equal share in keeping watch and helping keep the boat clean and in good order. We won't ask you to do anything we wouldn't do.
Maintenance and other repair work is not your responsibility, but any help is welcome. Otherwise, have fun! Our destinations and schedule are flexible and you will have a say in what we do.
We are not into fishing on the boat - we love fish, but the oceans are dying and we believe there's no such thing as sustainable seafood. We also do not allow raw meat on the boat, our refrigeration capacity is limited and we are prioritizing other food items.
Before making any decisions ideally we will all be able to meet in person. We have had crew before and have some ideas for what works and what doesn't.
Thanks for reading - We look forward to hearing from you!
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Unforgettable sailing experience in the Sea of Cortez
We had such a great time with Jen and Luke on their catamaran VanChang. Initially we wanted to join them for the crossing from Baja California to French Polynesia and cruising the South Pacific. Due to Covid restrictions that plan changed to a 2.5 week cruise from La Paz up to Loreto and back. We are so happy that we could still join this lovely, kind, knowledgable and very welcoming couple. We learned a lot about sailing on a cat, the marine life of the Sea of Cortez and unforgettable night hikes on fascinating islands. We had great conversations about any kind of topic, spent great times on their SUP board and kajak, enjoyed sundowners and felt so comfortable in our cozy cabin. We can highly recommend Jen and Luke for being lovely people and hope they continue having a good time sailing in Mexico and make their way to Hongkong in time. All the best and thanks again so much. This was a blast!
9th Feb 2021