From TRINIDAD cruising leisurely all over the CARIBBEAN and BAHAMAs

Teunis
- 18m AMEL 54
- General (Caribbean)
- Checked in 5 hours ago

From TRINIDAD cruising leisurely all over the CARIBBEAN and BAHAMAs

I am semi-retired Dutch citizen residing in USA since 1981; since 2017 cruising the SOUTH PACIFIC and from April 2024 sailing the CARIBBEAN. I eat mostly fish & vegetables but do, from time to time, eat meat - have no problem with crew eating meat.

My plan is to have NO plan other than enjoy cruising the boat for a couple of months, then travel back to USA for a month or so and then back to the boat etc. etc.

I am not a diehard fanatic sailor; when I am enjoying my life in USA/MEXICO/EUROPE I don't miss the boat but when I am on the boat, I don't miss my life on land.

At this point there will be 2 male crew on the boat (55 year old Canadian retired firefighter and me) but we are open for a 3rd (ABSOLUTELY non-smoking) female crew - to bring some civility on the boat iso an all male crew. After going back in the water we will prep & provision the boat starting 1st week February, 2025 and then leisurely cruise around the CARIBBEAN possibly buddy boating with another (YouTube Channel) AMEL to ultimately end up in June/July 2025 again in TRINIDAD or CURACAO for the 2025 hurricane season; this might take a while as I am not in a hurry. Would like somebody on board who understands & enjoys the cruising lifestyle; not getting seasick; realizes & appreciates we are cruising NOT racing nor delivering a boat - we are not constantly adjusting & trimming sails to get better/maximum performance out of the boat. Somebody capable holding their own opinion w/o being argumentative; being able to have a good discussion etc. I am not really good at meaningless small talk; prefer an "intimate" silence while reading a book (I read a lot on my Kindle) etc. over just senseless blabbing. Hahahahaha - maybe not nice to say but straight forward to avoid misunderstandings. That said, it is extremely important to me to be able to laugh & have fun while doing this cruising; the main objective is to have a good time. Somebody able & willing to participate in every aspect of cruising: watches, provisioning, navigation, cleaning etc.
Sharing good experiences on board is as important to me as good sailing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, the stars above at night, the smell of the ocean, and the sound of the wind and the waves.

Position

Crew positionCompetent Crew
Availability 18 Mar 2025 for the foreseeable future
Expenses to/from vesselPaid by crew
Expenses onboardNegotiable
Team / SoloNot important

Vessel

TypeSailing Yacht
Make/modelAMEL 54
Length18 metres
Berth7
Sailing from General (Caribbean)
Sailing to General (Caribbean) , PORT OF SPAIN or CURAÇAO or RIO DULCE GUATEMALA
Language spoke aboardEnglish
Boat descriptionAMEL 54 is a very safe & comfortable boat specifically designed for blue water sailing by a small crew of any age. Under normal conditions (trade winds etc.) there is very little to be done once she is on course and the sails are set; virtually everything is (electrically) controlled from the center cockpit. AMELIT was launched Q3 2009 and in perfect condition, completely insurance surveyed Jan 2022; major refits in 2014/2015 (New Zealand), 2018 (New Caledonia), massive refit (including all new running & standing rigging) Q4 2022 (Australia) and now 2024 in TRINIDAD. All instruments (radar, plotters, SSB, forward looking sonar etc.), water maker, solar & wind, lithium, safety equipment etc are up to date.

Skipper

NationalityNetherlands
Age73
GenderMale
Fluent languages Dutch
English
German
Qualifications ASA Advanced Coastal Cruising
ASA Bareboat Chartering (Intermediate Coastal Cruising)
ASA Basic Keelboat
ASA Offshore Passage making
ASA Weather Endorsement
Boat Operator Licence
PADI - Open Water
PADI - Advanced Open Water
PADI - Master Scuba Diver
Sea Miles 10,000+