Looking for a sunny winter, pref Med, open to crossing west to Carib. Available late January/early Feb
I spent the last three winters in Cape Verdes, the first two sailing around and the third in shipyard and then vacation, hiking around. I am a traditional sailor, on tall ships and flatbottoms (NL). I am used to living together in a small space. I speak English, Dutch and conversational German, and with hands and feet I have found my way in French, too.
Hi - I'm looking for sea miles & to expand my horizon!! I've been to the nautical college in Enkhuizen NL (first year). Got my Rating Deck . Spent some years chartering traditional vessels. Right now I'm just looking for experience and new friends!! I want to see the world! Also, this would be the first winter in three years that I'm in NL and honestly it's cold. Get me out of here!
I started sailing as a kid, my father taught me and i've in turn taught kids keelboat sailing :)
I've been a professional sailor for over two years from Harlingen (2018-2019 + covid years) We sailed with family groups or schools, or any organisation that booked the ship (up to 26 guests, on board for about a week) The only professionals were me and the skipper- the responsibility forced me to learn a lot in a short time! I got my skipper license this last summer (2024) and finished the season as a deckhand.
I've been employed as a deckhand on a seagoing traditional sailing vessel for a year and a half, getting some Tall Ship experience from the Cape Verdes to the Nort German coast! Then i spent 6 months on a reverted sailing cutter, rigged as a staysail schooner, and spent last season back with the flatbottoms, at home. I want to expand my horizon and learn something new, never been on a yacht really for longer than a day!
I've seen clear skies & deadly quiet seas, waves 9m, rain & hailstorms and everything in between. Biskay last year was rougher than expected-
I'm most comfortable with traditional vessels but will definitely be able to pick things up quickly!
Julia
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