Reliable Couple Seeking Hands-On Crew Spots on a Cruising Catamaran
Summary
- Vasco (36m) and Jac (30f)
- We’re preparing to purchase our own liveaboard catamaran, and are seeking practical crew opportunities to level up before taking the leap
- We want to learn alongside an experienced skipper, sharpen our skills, and have fun in the months prior to starting our own adventure
- More than anything, we’re excited to embrace a meaningful offshore journey, learn everything we can, and connect with amazing people who share a love for sailing and the sea
Let’s sail, learn, and laugh together!
Who We Are
We’re both non-smokers (no drugs, modest social drinkers), easygoing, with plenty of common sense. We have no allergies or dietary restrictions and enjoy cooking simple meals from scratch. We're both passionate cooks (especially when freshly-caught seafood is involved!) and love the rhythm of life at sea. We are both in very good shape and enjoy staying active.
Our main goal is to learn as much as possible while maintaining a good sense of humor and remaining level-headed. We enjoy staying organized and pitching in on everything from maintenance and night watches to provisioning, cooking, cleaning, and more.
We are both extroverted and enjoy conversations with the rest of the team. We’re curious learners and love sailing conversations — especially with folks who enjoy sharing their experience.
What We Offer
- Fully self-sufficient (bring our own gear, bedding, meals as needed)
- Respectful of your space and routines
- Happy to contribute to costs for in/out flights, food, and personal expenses
- Reliable, great work ethic, drama-free, clean, and motivated to learn
- Enthusiastic, with a good sense of humor and good sea legs
- We understand the demands of life aboard and are happy to adjust to your boat's rhythm and needs
- We’re not looking for a free ride—we’re looking for a real opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow aboard a serious cruising vessel
⚓ Skills & Experience
- ~300 NM logged, ASA 101 (Basic Sailing), ASA 103 (Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Chartering), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran)
- Lifelong swimmers, comfortable with night watches and rough weather
- Lots of hands-on DIY projects (carpentry, electrical, construction, plumbing, home automation)
- Comfortable with overnight passages, and excited to build more offshore experience before skippering our own bluewater cat
- Comfortable in the galley and on deck, used to long days at sea and demanding schedules
- On deck: sail handling, line work, anchoring, marina docking, cleaning, and routine maintenance checks
- Nutrition: can plan, provision, and cook a weekly meal plan using only basic ingredients (no processed food)
- Navigation: comfortable creating passage plans with weather, wind, and tidal analysis, track progress, and research local regulations
- Health & Safety
- Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (Jac, issued 2024, expiry 2027)
- Pleasure Craft Operating License (Jac, issued 2009)
- PADI open water (Jac, issued 2016)
- We take safety seriously and are happy to participate in or help reinforce safety drills onboard
- Tech-savvy (marine electronics, computer networks, navigation, troubleshooting)
- Very-well traveled, can seamlessly navigate a foreign environment
- Lived across multiple cultures / cities / countries and can integrate quickly
- Both used to work in hospitality (front of house) and remain calm in tense situations
- Languages spoken:
- We both have some VERY basic French proficiency
- Vasco can get by with simple conversations in Spanish, and also speaks Bulgarian and some Russian
- Currently learning:
- Jac: drone photography / videography, video editing, French
- Vasco: marine diesel / electrical systems, music production, Spanish
What We Are Looking For
- Looking to crew for a captain who enjoys teaching, teamwork, and a good joke. Preferably on a cruising catamaran, but we’re flexible if the vibe is right
Availability
Flexible location: we’re currently in North America but open to travel
- Open to short-term passages, deliveries, longer-term cruising legs, or boat work/prep
- Passports
- Jac: Canada
- Vasco: Canada, EU
Fun Stuff
Aside from sailing, here are a few other things we do for fun:
- Vasco
- Music (jazz piano, some basic guitar and alto sax)
- Reading (non-fiction, biographies, psychology)
- Sports & nutrition (cooking, fishing, free diving, kite surfing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu)
- Investing & computers (background in finance, programming, automation)
- Jac
- Sports (Kite surfing, paddle boarding, scuba diving, fishing, boating, softball)
- Construction & Interior design
- Photography & videography
Favorite sailing destination:
- Vasco: Witsunday Islands (Australia)
- Jac: Cyclades (Greece)
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