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  • AussieBarnacle

    • 77, Australian
    • Australia
    • Checked in 2 years ago

Easy going yacht Barnacle

To crew . Happy to help others fullfill their sailing dreams and ambitions.
I have owned 3 yachts (cruising cats), sailed many miles. Sailed Australian coast and Indian Ocean. Sailed the UK east and south coast. taken a yacht through the French canals. Owned a live aboard French canal barge . Cruised around the world (on a cruise liner). Visited most countries in the world.
I am a young old person with a lot of worldly experience, sailing experience, and sense of adventure.
My wife no longer wants to do sailing/ boating, so sold my boat. So helping others sail, full filling their dreams seems ideal to me.
Happy to crew for man, or lady skipper in need of a man on board.
I like cruising , not racing, not in a rush to get from A to B.
I have money, don't need to work for an income. I dont have to be anywhere so no time restrictions or work comitments . Happy to contribute to costs.
Non smoker, non drugs Enjoy a beer or wine, but never drunk, and can live with out it.
Healthy, I have not been to a doctor in years , never been ill in over 30 years
I am Friendly with SoH, I am honest, reliable, happy, seldom grumpy. Enjoy life. Enjoy company of younger people.
Speak a bit of French together with English, and rubbish.
I am very practical (was a carpenter / builder) can fix most things on a boat. I built a catarmeran. Not allergic to work. Run a business for 40 years employing many people.
Can cook, but I am no chef , I have not starved at sea yet.
I don't do diving, surfing or splashing around in the water, but happy to watch and help .

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About me

  • Availability Available now

  • LocationAustralia

  • NationalityAustralian

  • Age77

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languagesEnglish

  • Basic knowledge ofFrench

  • SmokerNo

  • Visible tattoosNo

  • VISAs None

  • Sea miles2,500 - 10,000

  • Required position Competent Crew

  • Location preferenceAustralia / Oceania

  • Expected arrangement Recreational

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Qualifications

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  • Jan 1976 RYA Competent Crew Progressing

  • Jan 2000 ASA Weather Endorsement Progressing

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Skills

  • Route planning
  • Line handling
  • Watch-keeping
  • Sail repairs
  • Rig maintenance/Set-up
  • Rigging
  • Navigation
  • Helmsmen
  • Diesel engine repair
  • Fiberglass Repair
  • Carpentary
  • Plumbing and Heating
  • General building
  • Varnishing
  • Polishing
  • Cleaning
  • Managerial Skills
  • IT Literate
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