Seeking longer-term crew position. Retired organic farmer. Former commercial fisherman in Alaska.
I will be arriving in New Zealand from Fiji around Oct 20th.
Looking for a competent crew opportunity after that date.
I just spent four months sailing from Panama, via the Galapagos, Marquesas, Tuamotus, Tahiti and Fiji.
I’m retired and seeking interesting long-term positions on private yacht
I recently crewed short-handed from Panama on a Solaris 50 with 2 kids aboard. Before that I was in Panama working on the electric propulsion conversion of a 47' catamaran. Last fall, I crewed 1,200mi double-handed on an Oyster 56, from Port Townsend, WA to Ventura, CA
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No longer a spring chicken, I still have plenty of spring in my gait! I am potty-trained, hardly ever drink and don't smoke. I live a very healthy lifestyle and am fit.
I’m very attentive, disciplined, organized, competent, responsible, communicative, trustworthy, mechanically savvy, a good cook and a good host when visitors step aboard. You can leave me in care of your boat when you go to shore, or for an extended land trip, and your vessel will be well cared for and safe.
Having run many service enterprises, and a nonprofit, for 40 years, I’m comfortable with a wide array of people.
I enjoy doing repairs/maintenance on boats (my father was a mechanic).
While crewing, I’m looking for in-depth knowledge in navigation, sailing, weather and diesel maintenance.
I raced sailing dinghies in my youth (470, Finn) and fished commercially in Alaska for 5 seasons, twice taking boats from Seattle to the Bering Sea.
I am familiar with being on boats, sharing tight quarters, and being responsible and safe.
I am free to go anytime, anywhere, and hold two valid passports.
I wouldn't mind being on a boat with kids, or a boat doing education/service.
Bio at: https://pokibio.blogspot.com
Most recent recommendation from a professional captain I worked with for 3 months:
I have been a super yacht captain for 15 years, have also been racing and managing complex refitting, and was involved in the construction of two beautiful sailing yacht over 80 feet. I was recently hired by a friend to upgrade his new Solaris 50 for ocean passages and deliver her from Spain to New Zealand. My wife, a professional sailor as well, came for the extended trip, along with our two children age 2 and 5. Hugues, also known as, Poki, joined our crew in Panama to help us with the crossing to the Marquesas Island, French Polynesia. Poki remained with us for a total of three months, all the way to Tahiti, way longer than expected, and for very good reasons. With many year as a commercial fisherman, Poki has a natural eye for the ocean, waves and sky, as well as a keen understanding of boat life. He proved proficient in maneuvers and in the galley, as well as during harbor maintenance. Poki is a savvy mechanic and twice carried out full service on the engine and sail drive, including oil change, filters and impeller, as well as serviced our four Harken electric winches and Spinlock high load jammers. He is humble, hardworking, respectful, meticulous and tidy. He also demonstrated an ability to remain focus, centered and responsive in the most tense and critical situations, offering the captain his calm and thoughtful suggestions, as well as his strong support to the rest of the crew. Moreover Poki was amazing with our two young kids. Wise, kind, firm and with an admirably balanced and centered personality, he has become an adopted uncle for my kids. Needless to say that we have become good friend, and I would be honored if he would accept to work with me again soon. Please do not hesitate to contact me at my email address or WhatsApp.
Riccardo Benoni
benoni80@gmail.com
+64210762542
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