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I've booked a Beneteau 41 for a 14d, end of July, 2015 charter out of Tortola. There will be two couples aboard (two guys, two gals). All of us are fit and still agile but on the well worn side of 70.

I'm fully capable of fulfilling the duties of captain. I'm also capable of single handling this particular boat though I don't want to do that. Having piloting, helming and general safety and engineering responsibilities is quite enough. The three others have varying degrees of boat skills from lots of power boat skills to, I'm here, bring me a beer. All of us have sailed at one time or another. Myself, extensively and I own my own boat now.

This will be my second charter in the BVI; made it through the first with nary a ding on the hull or the keel, fixing anything and everything that failed without a single call to the charter base. Don't need a cook but have thought about it and that skill might be nice but not necessary.

What we need is a young strapping lad (or gal) that can crew. This would include setting the main/head-sail, cranking the winches, picking up mooring balls, setting dock lines and doing the various chores that good crew members do. Noting demeaning; not to be confused with serving our every whim. All of us are pretty self sufficient, kind and would treat said crew like family, splitting up the usual lousy details (e.g., garbage runs) among all five of us. We have a spare cabin as this is a three cabin version. Obviously, this is a paid position for the right person. You're basically going sailing with a group of very nice, interesting people for 2 weeks and getting paid for it.

Thoughts on this? Ideas?

You don't need a young crewman. You just need an electric winch! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

I am sure we will be planning a June/July family charter at that time, but if I had the time I would surely send you my resume! I like trash runs and I love to cook! This kind of crew offer should be attractive to someone here? or someone they know! You asked for thoughts...If possible I guess I would want to meet face to face with a crew member for a 14 day charter or at minimum have some great references. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />

Wish I could do it, but already strapped for vacation time from work >.<

I call them daughters! Maybe Capt. Jay or Kimber know somebody looking for sea service time?

Cheers, RickG

Daughters are booked! I'd take any of them in a minute.

Thanks for your responses. I'll try to keep this on the front page for a couple of days.

BTW, dates are 7/18 - 8/01. Itinerary includes St. John on the front end and Leverick Bay/Anagada somewhere in there.

Cool, we'll be down the exact same dates, swapping crews in St. Thomas at the mid-point.

Cheers, RickG

I would be interested in discussing this opportunity with you.

Sailor62, send me an email at jbuch002@gmail.com or PM me here. email preferred.

Give me another 10 years to have the kids fly the nest, and I'll have a go bag ready at the door.

two weeks on the boat and pay???? wow!!! I'd go for two weeks on the boat, food and drinks without pay.

I personally wouldn't be broadcasting that here. Paid crew on a BVI boat technically needs a work permit.

Most charter companies have crew resources that they can call on. I suggest that you ask them.

Thanks ..... and correction. This is not technically a paid position in the standard sense of that term. If still interested, PM or email to discuss.

Thanks, appreciated. I will do that.

I sent you an e-mail as well....

Didn't get it.

jbuch002@gmail.com or PM me with your email address.

Surprisingly, I've received multiple offers to crew from all over the world. Very impressive sailing resumes as well.

Suggests this board is very popular and looked at a lot by interested parties all over the world!

If you still want to throw your hat in the ring, feel free. I won't be deciding on how this goes until late January, early February or so.

I respect that there are locals who peruse this board, have BVI work permits and might want to provide paid/or unpaid (in traditional terms) crew services. If you are so inclined, shoot me an email. Again:

[email]jbuch002@gmail.com.[/email]

PM me. I have several options for you.
Cheers,
Russell.

You can email me at letsgosailing.ca@gmail.com
I will be int he BVI at that time, and am available.
I hold a 200 ton captains license, and very familiar with the BVI cruising waters. Cheers, Russell.

What a great opportunity. I am forwarding your posting and email address to my 20 year old Godson, an incredibly capable and experienced small and blue water sailor, responsible individual and super personable and fun to have around.

Thanks, Thistle.

Already Arranged for a local with a Captain's license.

Paid a little more but did not like tampering with the unwritten rules. Besides, keeps money locally.