Offshore and long term cruising, friendship, deliveries and taking care of your vessel as AEC1&2 engineer. Sailed 31k+Nm
I'm an IT Security Professional, with lifelong passion for the sea, in Nov 2022 I've shifted my IT career over to long term leisure cruising - in a friendly spirit!
[In September 2024, I "accidentally" bought my own 46ft yacht, and I'm ready to sail the world.] ?
Last year I've spent sailing on the South Pacific - From the Panama to New Zealand. This season I'm planning to go back to French Polynesia and keep exploring beautiful places with happy people : )
Around May 2025, I’m planning to splash "Mecanica" and sail around French Polynesia. Two double cabins are available—just hop on board by flying to Fiji, Tonga, or Tahiti. All you need is enough resources to cover your own food and personal customs and immigration fees. You can also contribute to the cost of the dinghy, which provides transport to shore. All other boat-related costs are on me.
On Mecanica, it’s all about enjoying life while being aware of and respectful toward available resources and the environment. It’s about exploring places beyond the reach of regular tourists in flip-flops. It’s about having a bonfire with fellow cruisers or sharing dinner with locals. It’s about climbing the highest peaks of an island to see the coral reef from 2,000 meters above sea level or simply swimming next to the waterfall —and getting a bit of exercise along the way.
It’s not about where you are, but who you’re with. Sharing good moments in beautiful places.
You don’t have to be a sailor, weather router, or mechanic to join Mecanica—just get on board, relax, and enjoy. It’s all about feeling alive. The most important thing is not to get seasick.
Summary:
- where I am/tracking page : https://SailingScanner.pl
- I'm not a professional seafarer with "gold straps" on my shoulders. I'm focused on fun sailing and not getting paid.
- 31513+ NM of sailing experience as skipper and crew which is good starting point to learn more.
-Yachmaster certification (including 2x Atlantic Ocean crossing on 46ft and 59ft catamaran and one Pacific crossing on 67ft cat. I've crossed Panama canal 3 times on different boats)
- Full STCW Basic Sea Safety
- MCA AEC1 and AEC2 mechanic + hands on experience
- Tidy, healthy, no food-restrictions, no tattoos, no additions (well, may be two: sailing and sailboat repairs)
- EU Citizenship / Schengen Passport (exp. 2031), B1/B2 visa (2034)
- Own safety equipment like EPIRB, MOB, Garmin InReach, Iridium Go, PFD + own worldwide insurance including GEOS membership.
"McGyver" on board - with MCA AEC1 AEC2 certification:
I have some hands on experience maintaining outboard, diesel engines and electric, electronic, RF radio systems on the yacht as well hull maintenance. I feel comfortable with designing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting of electrical equipment like solar panels, charging controllers, gensets, inverters, power banks and battery management systems. I can manage refit projects of reasonable size and "mañana" like (difficult) providers. My rule of thumb is to leave yacht in better condition regardless if its charter, delivery or private yacht.
Close
Experienced skipper, watch leader with great boat-technical knowledge
Met Bartek on a ~2 week delivery. His experience in passage making, skippering and watch leading capability shines through. Just as his interest and understanding of yacht mechanics and marine systems. He does not shy away from a challenge and strive to understand everything about the vessel he's on. On top of all that, he's also easy going, friendly and fun to spend time with at sea. Looking forward to future passages with him.
7th Oct 2023