Non-OPO members are welcome to view our message board. You will notice that we do not post contact information. If you think you are or would have been interested in sailing aboard one of the offshore passage opportunities than it is a good indication that you should join OPO. Once you become a member you do not need to come back to the message board as the opportunities will be e-mailed to you as they come up.
OPO e-mail # 12-73
June 16 departure
Ft Lauderdale to Tortola – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxx
is looking for two crew to take a new 39’ Powerboat to the charter fleet. He plans to depart June 16th and
figures the passage will take 9 days depending on weather. The trip is free
with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat.
If interested please e-mail Jan at xxxxxxxxxxv
OPO e-mail # 13-10
April 19th
Tortola BVI to Abacos Bahamas - Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for
two crew to sail a Moorings 44 Cat from the Tortla BVI Base to the Bahamas. He
is planning to depart about April 19th. The trip is free will all onboard
expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat. Aproximate arrival
time will be April 25th. If interested please contact him through his home
office in Grenada at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
June 5th
NYC to Atlantic City, NJ to Block Island to Essex, CT,
to Huntington, Long Island – Dr. Bob is looking for one or two
“enthusiastic” crew for all or part of this cruise around the northeast. Bob is
a longtime OPO member and each summer takes one or two longish trips around and
always looks for one or two OPO members who wish to join him. The boat is an
older C & C 42 that Bob knows very well from fixing her up. Bob is a very
nice guy and a lot of fun. Bob plans to
be sailing 12 to 14 days this time and crew are welcome to join him for one
week or two or any part. You need to get to and from the boat and for fun short
cruises like this it is customary to pitch in to the cruising kitty to pay for
your own food and running boat expenses which should only be a few dollars a day.
If interested please call or e-mail Bob xxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxx or e mail xxxxxxxxxT@aol.com
OPO E-Mail 12-61
Boca
Raton, FL to Annapolis, MD
OPO pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx has passed this
opportunity to OPO.
Delivery skipper Stevexxxxxxxxxxxxxx is moving a well found Sabre 42 from Boca
Raton FL to the Annapolis MD area. He is looking for two additional
crew for the trip. Plan to arrive in Boca Raton on Sunday 13 May and
depart on Monday 14 May.
The boat owner wants to move his new acquisition home. The
pre-purchase survey describes a nice boat well equipped. Conditions
permitting Steve plans to go outside to Beaufort then up the ditch to
Annapolis. Total duration should be nine or ten days. Well qualified
crew with time constraints could get off in Beaufort and fly out of
New Bern.
Vast ocean experience isn't required. The ability to stand a solo
watch is definitely required. The owner is willing to contribute to
travel costs (particularly for folks based in Annapolis or Boca Raton)
and even a small day rate for highly qualified and experienced crew.
Make your plans as usual for OPO opportunities to get to and from the
boat with expenses aboard covered unless you resume gets a very
positive response from Steve.
Dry boat.
Steve is a long-term sailor with experience on deliveries,
instruction, and racing. He holds a 50T license, STCW-95, is an ASA
instructor, and a number of medical and other sailing certifications.
Contact Steve directly at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@US.ARMY.MIL
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I depart for Bermuda and NY in the
morning. Just got this in from a Pro skipper. For the next week Cathy will be
sending out notices and checking the phones and e-mail. I should be in Bermuda
Friday or Sat for a day ort wo and will check in there.
Regards,
Hank
OPO
OPO e-mail # 12-71
Saturday May 26th
Paid Mate Position – The owner wants one
more mate to make the following passage with Pro OPO Skipper xxxxxxxxxxxx They
owner and his wife are going and we have one older OPO member, but the owner
still wants one crew member who can jump off the boat with a dockline and help
stand a watch since he and his wife are not very experienced. The Pay is $100 a
day for two days (Maybe 3 days). If you are ready to go by Saturday mid day
please call or e-mail Brad at the number below.
Regards,
Hank
OPO
Port Washington NY to Annapolis MD – Pro
OPO skipper xxxxxxxx is looking for one or two more crew to join him for a
passage from Port Washington NY to Annapolis MD aboard a new 2011 Hunter 45 RS.
The owner and his wife are also going. They seem like very nice folks, but feel
more comfortable with a pro skipper and another crew aboard. The trip is free
with all onboard expenses included and Brad will most likely rent a car in
Annapolis for the ride back to the cars in Port Washington so the trip back to
NY is free. Brad plans to depart this Saturday by 3:00 pm to catch the outgoing
tide through Manhattan. So crew should arrive anytime Saturday morning. The
trip should take two days so you would be home (or back in Port Washington)
late Monday night. If interested please e-mail or call xxxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxx-xxx
Sunday July 29th
Montauk NY to Annapolis MD – I will be
taking the early train out to Montauk NY Sunday morning July 29th
and departing on a J-109 from Montauk to Annapolis MD (This is not the same
boat as above.) The trip will take about two to 2 ½ days sailing offshore to
the mouth of the Delaware Bay, up the bay, through the C & D Canal and then
down to Annapolis. I will rent a car in Annapolis and drive back to NY. If you
are interested in joining me please e-mail. v
Sunday September 30th
Rye NY to Annapolis MD – This is the return trip from above. We will plan to meet at American
Yacht Club or you can drive up with me from NY to meet the boat after the last
race on Sunday September 30th. The tide does not change on the East
River until after Midnight so we will not depart until late that Sunday
evening. I will rent a car Wednesday morning or Tuesday night in Annapolis to
drive back to NY. If interested please call or e-mail me.v
OPO e-mail # 12-06
September 23
Port Washington NY to Annapolis MD –OPO
member xxxxxxxxx is looking for two crew to join him for this 2-3 day sail
(including a possible stop in Cape May for the night) from NY to Annapolis MD.
xxxxxxxxx has a very nice and offshore equipped Oyster 56 that he sailed south
in the NARC Rally last year. He is a full time live-aboard and his wife is not
making this leg so it will be a total of three crew. The trip is free with all
onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat. You should
plan to be in Annapolis by September 27th. I have sailed with xxxxxxxx
offshore and he is a very nice guy to sail with, is a very good a capable
sailor and has a great boat. If interested please e-mail xxxxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO E-Mail # 13-02
This just came in from Capt. xxxxxxxxx
Miami Boat Show to Annapolis, MD
Crew must arrive onboard Tuesday February, 19th.
.I have a brand new Fountaine/Pajot Helia 44’ Catamaran returning to the
Dealer. I am looking for 2-3 crew who will have their own private cabin and
en-suite head. The trip should take 5-6 days on a Cat in the Gulf Stream. There
are many safe harbors along the way in the event of inclement weather. The trip
itself will be all outside. This is a free passage with onboard expenses
covered. Offshore-gourmet Captain! (inquire of previous crew). Crew would need
to get to and from the boat on their own. E-mail: xxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
OPO e-mail # 12-113
ASAP (This week)
Portsmouth RI to Annapolis MD – Boat owners
xxxxxxx and xxxxxxxx are looking for one additional crew to help them sail from
Portsmouth RI (Seconic River) to Annapolis MD sailing inshore or near coastal
the entire way. They have a very nice 1996 Sabre 402 with all the bells and
whistles. They were planning to go with just the two of them, but Anna hurt her
knee and xxxxxxxx would rather not single hand. xxxxxxxxwill still be aboard
for the passage and they feel she will recover enough to continue double handed
after Annapolis. This is not a forced march and they plan to stop most nights
and enjoy the trip south. There is a very good weather window the next week so
they would like to depart when a crew can join them. The trip is free with all
onboard expenses included and for the right person they will even help with
transportation home after the trip is done. We met at the Newport Boat Show
last week and they seem like very nice people. They do have a black lab that
travels with them so dog lovers are a plus. If interested in joining them this
week for the week to 10 day leisurely trip to Annapolis please call or e-mail xxxxxxxxx
at xxxxxxxxxxxxx or email sxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
OPO E-Mail # 12-121 Hylas 70
Newport to Annapolis
xxxxxxx, Captain of the Hylas 70 Magnetic Sky
would like 1 or 2 crew to sail with him from Newport to Annapolis. xxxxxxx would like to leave on Friday,
October 5th or Saturday, October 6th. The trip should take about 2 days. The boat is very comfortable and has all
necessary safety equipment. Crew is
responsible for their transportation to and from the boat with onboard expenses
covered. Interested crew can contact xxxxxxby
phone at xxxxxxxxx or by e-mail atxxxxxxx.
OPO e-mail # 12-101
October 25th
Newport – Morehead City NC – Antigua –
Professional and full time skipper xxxxxxxxxxx is looking for two or three crew to
help sail a very nice and well equipped Hylas 70 from Newport to the Caribbean.
There will also be a pro chef aboard and one other crew. The owner wants to go,
but most likely will not have time. This is a big boat so 5 or 6 crew in total
works well especially when one is a pro chef. The trip will take as long as
three weeks with a wait for weather and a stop in-between. This is a good
opportunity for someone looking to build sea miles towards a ticket. The trip
is free with all onboard expenses included. The owner is an OPO member and this
skipper and he have gotten crew from OPO before. If interested and if you have
the time please e-mail xxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-97
12 November 2012
Las Palmas Canary Islands to Antigua – Boat Owner Michael xxxxxxxxxxx is looking for one additional crew to
join he and his two adult children (son and daughter in their 30’s) on a 2001
Oyster 56. They will be departing Las Palmas 12 November 2012 as part of a
small fleet of 12 other Oysters. The boat just spent 5 weeks in Palma at an
Oyster yard getting ready and Michael will be sailing the boat from Gib to the
Canary Islands with his wife and children at the end of October. Michael has a
keen interest in a crew that has some radio skills using SSB and navigation
with GPS so that you can take over the daily radio schedule as part of your
watch duties. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included; as usual you
just need to get to and from the boat. You can e-mail Michael to see how much
earlier you should plan to arrive and when to plan to depart Antigua at the
other end, after of course you get asked to join them. Please send a brief
resume along with more questions on radio skills required and see if you can
join them for this classic downwind passage at the right time of year in a nice
group.
E-mail Michael at xxxxxxxxxx@gmail.comv
OPO e-mail # 12-148
Jan 16th
BVI to Australia – We just got this
e-mail from OPO member xxxxxxxxxx who has already sailed this boat from Europe
and is on his way to Australia. xxxxxxxxx is a young skipper and a very nice
guy. He e-mails
“ I am currently in the Caribbean delivering a Beneteau 50 to Australia, but
will be looking for crew all the way to the Marquesas islands. It will be a mix
of cruising and delivering. We will leave the Northern Caribbean on January
16th and head south, island hopping to the Panama Canal. The next leg will be from Panama to the
Galapagos Islands and then from the Galapagos to the Marquesas.
Please find a more specific itinerary down below.
Cheers,
xxxxxxx
CREW SPACES AVAILABLE FROM
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS TO MARQUESAS
Experienced crew sought for
Beneteau Oceanis 50 for 3 month cruise from the British Virgin Islands to the
Marquesas via Panama and the Galapagos Islands, mid-January to end of April
2013. Outline programme as follows (dates approximate and weather-dependent):
20 Jan – 28 Feb BVI – Panama
(Pacific side) via ABC and San Blas islands.
1 Mar – 23 Mar Panama –
Galapagos via XXX islands and approx. 1 week in Galapagos.
24 Mar – 30 April Galapagos –
Marquesas. One week cruising in Marquesas.
We are looking for 2 people
max, preferably a couple, to join us on a shared-cost basis.* For more
information, please contact xxxxxxxxxat xxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
“
*Shared expenses since it is not a “forced march” delivery with crew
enjoying the boat as they make their way to the Marquesas. The owner does not
pay for the added weeks to the trip.
Nov 18-19. All applicants will be contacted at
that time.
OPO E-Mail 12-78
Bermuda to Azores
his short notice opportunity came in
from xxxxxxxx John says:
My friend in Annapolis, Dave xxxxxxxxx,
said you might be able to help me out. I would like to have one or two addition
crew for my Bermuda to Azores leg starting about 17 June. I know this is late
notice but I just had a guy drop out. We are racing our Farr 50, xxxxxxxxxx, to
Bermuda from Annapolis on 8 June. We will hang out for a bit then head to the
Azores. We currently have 3 adults (all sailors) and 2 kids for the Azores leg.
xxxxxxxx is a very seaworthy, fast and well-equipped boat. We are looking for
some crew with experience and I think we can make Azores by 1 July but safety
comes first. I will be using Commanders for routing in addition to our own
analysis… For additional info, I have included a pic of xxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-51
May 3rd
BVI to Azores via Bermuda – Boat owner xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for one ore crew
for this trip departing Beef Island Tortola about May 4th. Crew need
to arrive by May 3rd. The two other crew are arriving on Tortola
April 8th so you can arrive between April 28th and May 3rd
to get ready. The boat sailed across in the ARC Rally last fall from Europe and
has been sailing around the Caribbean all winter. This is an experienced crew
and they are looking for a forth. There will be a total of 4 crew aboard this
“Starlight” 35. Noreen was recommended by an OPO member and OPO members know
not to refer bad opportunities to us (The simple rule is, ”Would you sail
aboard their boat with them?” before telling them about OPO.) The trip is free
with onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have
money for shoreside activities. If interested please e-mail Noreen at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com
v
OPO e-mail # 12-115
November 7th
New York City to Boca Raton Florida – OPO member and boat owner xxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for one or two crew
to help take his 68 foot luxury Ocean Alexander power boat from NYC to Florida.
(xxxxxxx used to own an Able 50 sailboat, but switched to power a couple of
years ago) He is planning to depart November 7th. The trip will take
about 11 days with stops along the ICW. xxxxxxxxx has a hired captain and
himself, also a Captain's license as crew so far. xxxxxx would like one or two
more crew to make passage. He emphasizes he needs at least one person capable
of navigating the boat and steering in the intra coastal waterway for periods
of up to 3 hours. xxxxxxxxxx will pay for reasonable airfare, onboard food and
all boat costs. Any meals off the boat at ports along the way are not included
and everyone can pay their own way. The boat is extremely comfortable with
stabilizers. If interested please e-mail with resume or experience to xxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
3) St Thomas, USVI to Beaufort, NC – OPO member xxxxxxxxxxxx is for 1 crew to help me move xxxxxxxxx from starting
in mid June. xxxxxxxxx is a 65 foot New Zealand built offshore pilot house
cruising ketch that he and his wife have been sailing back and forth to Europe
in and around many parts of South America for 17 years.
xxxxxxxx is looking
for crew with offshore experience who can stand watch on their own. He’d like
to leave 17 June weather permitting and expect an 8-9 day run if we go direct
from St Thomas. With travel included, crew should plan on 12-14 days away.
Chris will take care of onboard expenses (although contributions are always
welcome:) and crew would be responsible for travel and their own on shore
expenses.
The best way to get a
look at the boat is at their web site
xxxxxxxxxxxs.
They have converted the web site into a for-sale site, but all the information
is still there.
Best way to contact xxxxxxxxx is
either via email xxxxxxxxxx) or cell (xxxxxxxxxxxxxx He will only be available
via email from 1 May through 22 May, but would like to have made decisions
before 1 May.v
OPO e-mail # 12-99
Short Notice Thursday Sept 6th
Mystic Ct to Beaufort SC – Boat owner Steve xxxxxxxxwas referred to us by another OPO member.
He has a very nice and well equipped C & C 115 (38 Ft) that he is sailing
south next week. He has one other crew, but the 3rd crew dropped out
this week. He would like to have one or two extra crew for this 5 to 6 day
non-stop passage. (as long as the weather is ok) The boat has made the trip
between Florida and Ct many times and Steve has owned her for many years. She
is well equipped for offshore sailing with all the bells and whistles. He would
like to depart Tuesday night September 4th. The trip is free with
all onboard expenses included. Steve will rent a car in SC and you can get a
lift back to Annapolis where he also has a house. If interested please call or
e-mail Steve at xxxxxxxxx or e-mail him at xxxxxxxxxxxxxn@yahoo.com You can also see the boat on his web site www.xxxxxxxxxxx.com The web
site is not new but you can see the boat when Steve used to race more. He now
has a young family and switched to cruising a few years ago. After he moves his
boat south Steve is heading back to Newport to crew on a trans-at. He is an
experienced sailor and the boat is all set up.
OPO e-mail # 12-105
Short Notice - This weekend Saturday
September 15th
Norfolk VA to Beaufort SC – Boat owner xxxxxxxx ended up making his
first leg from Ct to Norfolk last week and plans the 2nd leg this
weekend. He is looking for one or two more crew that would like to join him and
a friend who made the first leg for this 4 day passage from Norfolk to Beaufort
SC. If you remember xxxxxxxx has a very
nice and well equipped C & C 115 (38 Ft) that he is sailing south this
weekend. She is well equipped for offshore sailing with
all the bells and whistles. The trip is
free with all onboard expenses included. xxxxxx will rent a car in SC and you
can get a lift back to Annapolis where he also has a house. If interested
please call or e-mail xxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxor e-mail him at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-147
December 30th
Charleston,
SC - Placencia, Belize – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxx is looking for a
crew for his next delivery from the factory of a BRAND NEW Beneteau 41 going to
The Moorings base in Belize. Trip is free with all onboard expenses plus full
RETURN AIR to North America, but you must get yourself to Charleston. Crew must
have offshore experience and be able to stand solo-watches. No stops are
planned for this 8-10 day passage. All personal gear, safety, bedding etc is
required as the boat is direct from the factory. Inquire @ xxxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com.
May
17th for departure May 18th
St. Maarten to Bermuda – Pro skippers
xxxxxxx and xxxxxxxxxxare looking for crew to sail a very nice boat that they
are the permanent crew aboard. They first leg is from St. Maarten to Bermuda.
They will be also going to New York in June, but they have to treat this as two
legs as the owner will be on board in Bermuda and they have no room to stay for
the 2nd leg. We will post the 2nd leg next month. I have
known xxxxxxxxx and xxxxxxxxx(They are Dutch thus the funny names) for about 8
years. They are a very nice couple and this is a very nice boat. The trip will
take about one week. It is free, but you need to get to and from the boat. xxxxxxxxx
e-mails
“xxxxxxxx and
I are taking xxxxxxxxx”, a Nordia van Dam 70’ performance cruiser up north to
Bermuda and then later on to the NYC area.
If any of
your OPO members would be interested, please send them on!
If interested please e-mail them and let them
know.
Kind regards
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
x
xxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
www.pxxxxxxxxxxxxa.nlv
About October 20th
Portland Maine to Newport then Join the NARC Rally departure at the end
of October sailing to Bermuda and
staying until Dec 12th – Pro full time skipper
xxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for two crew to join him on this trip south aboard a
very well equipped 62 Halberg Rassey. James is waiting for new sails to arrive
in Maine in the next month and then plans to sail for Newport to join the NARC
Rally and start looking for a weather window starting October 28th.
Crew should plan to stay aboard until Bermuda at least and then xxxxxxxxxxx and
the boat will stay in Bermuda for three weeks or so before making the last leg
to Antigua. Xxxxxx is looking for two
crew that are willing to join the boat for about a month and possibly longer if
it works out and your are enjoying the time aboard. The owner plans to join the
boat in Bermuda Mid December and then sail the next leg to Antigua. There is
the option to stay aboard after arrival in Bermuda if everyone is agreeable.
The trip is free with all onboard expenses included. You can e-mail captain xxxxxxxxxfor
more information if you e-mail him your resume and intention to join this nice
big comfortable boat. His e-mail is xxxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.co.uk
OPO e-mail # 12-92
August 5th
Huntington NY to Block Island and back –
OPO Member Dr. Bob xxxxxxxxx is looking for other OPO members who would like to
join him for a leisurely cruise from Huntington NY to Block Island and back
(and to anywhere people want to go) between Aug 5th and Aug 11th.
Bob has been a member for many years. His wife does not like to go sailing and
he gets OPO members to go with him a few times a year. Since this is a fun trip
and not a delivery, he offers berths to folks in a shared expenses situation
that he estimates is about $150 to $200 for the week. This covers moorings in
Block, fuel, food etc. He plans to depart Sunday Aug 5th. The boat
is a C & C Landfall 42 that he has owned for a few years and has in pretty
good shape. Contact Bob at xxxxxxxx@aol.com
or call xxxxxxxxxxx for more details and to join him. If you do come to
Huntington make sure you let me know and we may be able to have a drink or a
meal before you depart or when you get back since this is where I live as well.
You can see Dr. Bob’s boat from my little yacht Clubv
OPO e-mail # 13-37
Short Notice
Depart Friday May 10th
Freeport
Bahamas to Bristol RI - New caller xxxxxxxx and her skipper xxxxxxxxx
are looking for another crew or two to join them for a passage from Freeport
Bahamas to Bristol RI with stops in Beaufort NC, travel the intra-coastal to Norfolk and then offshore to
Bristol RI. The boat is a very nice Cabo Rico 45 that they have had for two
years. They expect the trip to take 10 days to two weeks. They have a weather
window and would like to depart May 10th so crew should plan to
arrive May 9th. They realize this is short notice and that the right
crew might not be able to get a reasonable plane ticket on short notice so they
are willing to help pay for part of your transportation to and from the boat.
The trip is free and they will help pay for transportation for the right
person. If interested please contact xxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxx
or call or e-mail xxxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxx or xxxxxxxxxxv
1st Week in
May
1) Fort Lauderdale
to BVI
– Pro skipper xxxxxxx from the xxxxxxxxxxx Team is looking for a crew on short
notice to help delivery a Leopard 39ft
power cat. xxxxx has gotten crew from
us before. Not only is the trip free with all onboard expenses included, but
they will also pay the return flight to Fort Lauderdale from the BVI. The trip
should only take a week or less all inclusive of ravel. If interested please e-mail
xxxxxxxxx or xxxxxxx at: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday September 3rd
Port Washington NY to C & D Canal (Northern
Delaware Bay) – OPO member and delivery skipper Don xxxxxxx is
delivering a Lager 45 from Port Washington NY to the C & D Canal. He is
looking for a couple of crew to make this two day delivery. The trip is free
and he will be renting a car to get back to NY, so you can ride home with Don.
The boat was newly purchased and Don is taking it south for the new owner, so
this is a shakedown cruise. If the weather turns bad, Don may delay till the
next Monday as he has a weekend captain’s job that he cannot miss. If interested please call or e-mail don at xxxxxxxxxxx
or e-mail xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@aol.comv
OPO e-mail # 12-145
Winter Sailing
Opportunities
Caribbean
Canadian Boat Owner xxxxxxxxxxx
and skipper LT are looking for crew to join them this winter sailing their
Tayana 48. They are currently in Panama on the Caribbean side and heading to
the San Blas and Point east. They are looking for crew from as early as Mid
December through May.
xxxxxxxxi e-mails “The yacht is a 1985
Hans Christian 48T with a hard dodger,,, she is very well equipped with new
sails, cutter rigged, upgraded gear in all areas, many new systems, AIS etc. a
true offshore cruiser. She has 2 heads (one shower is shared) a forward private
cabin, large settee area that has slept three, big galley, generator washer/dryer
etc. This is a relaxed ship, never in a big rush preferring to stop & enjoy
each area, we fish, scuba/snooba, kayak etc.
The first leg will be from Bocas del Toro Panama to Belize
with stops in Providencia and Roaton. Hope to leave Bocas mid to late December
and arrive Belize by mid-January. With stops this is a 20+/- day trip. You may
depart in Roaton if that is better.
Second leg will be from Belize end of February to Cuba for
several weeks. This is about a week sailing, and you are welcome to spend some
time cruising in Cuba.
Third leg will leave Cuba in March for Jamaica. This is a
short leg perhaps 4 days. Final leg will leave Jamaica in April and head to
either: Granada, Trinidad or possibly Colombia. This will be a 20+ day trip
with stops.All the legs will have some stops to make the time easier. We are
not hard set on times or all the destinations and wind and weather may have us
making changes.
The ideal crew will be either a single woman or a couple
with some experience. Crew has to provide own transportation to/from the boat
and share in the food costs and supply your own liquor. Being able to do night
sailing alone is a huge asset but not mandatory. You will be allowed to spend a
few day each side of the voyage to relax and enjoy. Your biggest challenge will
be to keep your area and the boat in general clean, this is a must, no dirty
rotten sailors allowed PERIOD. Non-smokers preferred but if you smoke outside
downwind this will be allowed.” If interested please e-mail xxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxx
I asked
for a little more info and this is what I got.
WE ARE AN OLDER COUPLE ME 49 HIM 57 WE ARE VERY EASY GOING WE THINK
I AM RETIRED FROM COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LT
WORKS MOST DAYS FOR A FEW HOURS FROM THE BOAT WHEN WE HAVE NET CONNECTION AND
USES THE SAT PHONE WHEN AT SEA,, HE HOPES TO RETIRE WHEN HE STOPS SPENDING
MONEY ON STUFF FOR THE BOAT WHENEVER THAT WILL BE
What do you estimate the weekly or
monthly tally be for chipping in for food NOT SURE MAYBE $5 TO $10 PER DY WE
EAT SIMPLE BUT WELL HEALTHY WHEN WE CAN AND WE FISH LOTS
and liquor? CREW TO BUY AND PROVIDE
THERE OWN
Some crew do not drink at all. Rum
can be cheap
DON'T KNOW NEITHER OF US DRINK
RUM, I DRINK GOOD TEQUILA LT DRINKS SCOTCH RYE GIN VODKA WINE LOTS OF WINE
I can send out a crew notice this
week to about 350 active OPO members who expect to pay their own way to and
from the boat, and in cases of cruising, paying their fare share. SOUNDS GREAT
WE ARE NOT CHEAP DO NOT EXPECT THEM TO PAY FUEL ETC BUT IF THEY BREAK SOMETHING
BECAUSE THEY ARE STUPID OR DROP SOMETHING OVERBOARD WE EXPECT THEM TO REPLACE
PAY FOR THAT IF THAT SEEMS FAIR TO YOU
Currently in Panama,
Caribbean Side, Heading To San Blas Islands & Points East,,,
OPO e-mail # 12-111
September 30
Duxbury MA to Charleston, SC – Pro Skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for two additional crew to sail
an immaculate Cherubini 44 Silhouette from Duxbury to Charleston. The Cherubini is a beautiful modern
day schooner built in Europe. The First Mate is also an accomplished delivery
Skipper. xxxxxxxxx has been a full time delivery skipper for many years and
knows the oceans. There will be four crew in total. Crew must be able to stand
solo night watch, steer and be able to work on the foredeck to reef. The trip
is approximately 750nm via the Cape Cod Canal which should take 5-7 days
underway. All on-board expenses
covered plus $250 each for travel for qualified crew. If interested
please reply to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Send resume and phone number.
OPO e-mail # 13-44
JUNE 5
Airfare to the boat is
included!!
St. Lucia to Charleston SC –
Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxx has a 2007 Moorings 352 that he will be delivering
early next month. He is looking for two
crew to join him for this 12-14 day passage. He plans to make one stop in the BVI on the
way. This will be a light wind and downwind passage going the right way. xxxxxxxxx
needs crew that can stand a solo watch and can wake him up if there is a
problem. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included plus he will pay
your airfare to St. Lucia since it is short notice and a smaller boat. xxxxxxx
gets crew from us a lot and is a very good and capable skipper. If interested
please e-mail xxxxxxxat xxxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com v
1st Leg May 8th to
May 17th
St. Thomas USVI to
Chesapeake Bay – Boat owner and very
accomplished sailor xxxxxxxxxxx is looking for two crew to help him sail his
Swan 48 back from the Caribbean. Andy has gotten both skippers and crew from us
in the past and he has made this trip many times on this boat and his previous
Swan 44. It is a very well equipped boat. The trip is free with all onboard
expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat.
OPO e-mail # 13-26
Depart One to Two weeks
Cayman Islands, to Chesapeake Bay via Bahamas
,maybe in at Charleston or Beaufort NC - Boat owner xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for
one or two crew to join him for his return passage from the Caribbean. He has
gotten crew from us before and it has worked out well. He has owned the boat
for a long time and can single hand, but would prefer one or two crew for this
trip back to the States. He just made the decision a couple of days ago and
would like to leave in the next week or two. Because it is short notice he is
making the trip free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to
and from the boat. He is in no super rush and will makes a couple of stops in
the Bahamas and then maybe go inside if the weather is at all bad around Cape
Hatteras. xxxxx included the following information about his boat and a link to
his web site so you can learn more about this very good opportunity. If
interested please e-mail him right away about dates that work for all.
“xxxxxxxxxxxxx is a Hans Christian
43 Telstar. She is in excellent condition, with all the recommended safety
equipment. She has a Nanni 72 hp diesel inboard, and carries 180 gallons of
fresh water (along with a water maker), and 200 gallons of diesel fuel plus 10
gals. on deck. She is a heavy displacement (36,500 lb.) ocean cruising cutter
rigged sloop with a 3/4 keel and 6'6" draft. I have been sailing her since
Sept. of 2011, and have circumnavigated the Caribbean in the interim. We
arrived in Puerto Rico from Virginia and proceeded clockwise through the
Leeward and Windward Islands. Then we went from Grenada to the ABC's, Colombia,
Panama. After hurricane season last fall, I took her north to Roatan, Honduras,
then to the Rio Dulce in Guatemala, Belize and now we are in the Cayman
Islands.
It is my intention to continue east
in the "lee" of Hispaniola to round the eastern tip of Cuba and
proceed north to the Bahamas. We will meander through the southern Bahamas and
then catch the Gulf Stream heading north. We may stop in Charleston, S.C. or
Beaufort, N.C. en route to the Chesapeake Bay. Our goal is to be north of North
Caroline by early June.
I have done about 1/3 of the above
trip solo, the rest with one crew, except for the journey off shore from
Virginia to Puerto Rico, when we had 3 crew on board. The boat is very sea
worthy, and the cockpit dry under most conditions.
I am a U. S. 50T master, and have
been sailing for over 30 years and boating since age 14. While I am particular
about how things are done and where things are put aboard the boat, I think
that is critical to seamanship--it keeps things in order, and keeps things
going. I am not hard to get along with, and enjoy companionship and
conversation. With the autopilot and one crew, the anticipated voyage should go
well with only fairly short (3-4 day) overnight passages. While I would prefer
to have crew for the entire trip, there will be stops which would permit crew
with time constraints to depart (such as Nassau, Bahamas or Charleston, SC, or
Norfolk, VA).
Photos and trips are on the web site
are referenced below, which, however, is somewhat behind. xxxwww.xxxxxxxxxxx
You can e-mail xxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx While I am not
available directly by telephone, a voicemail message with questions or concerns
can be placed at the 904 number below, and I will get it as an e-mail. If one
were to leave a time and a number for a call back, I can initiate a call by
Skype. v
OPO e-mail # 12-60
May 21st
Miami to CT -
Last fall, I emailed you with a request for crew for a
boat I was delivering South. 2 of your members, Dimitri xxxxxxxxxxxxxx and
Walter xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxmade the trip with me. They were both excellent crew,
and I would take them again, but they both have other commitments.
I am taking a classic Rhodes design wooden
ketch from Miami to Connecticut, departing 5/21, weather permitting. I plan on
doing the entire trip offshore, with the exception that I go inside around Cape
Hatteras between Beaufort, N.C. and Norfolk.
The boat is in excellent condition, with
brand new radar, and gps chart plotter, She has an autopilot, refrigerator and
freezer, and epirb, and life raft life raft. The boat is very comfortable, and
a dream to sail.
I expect the trip will take 14-17 days.
I am a licensed Captain, and have been
doing deliveries for 30 years, and have run this boat for 7 years. I do not
allow any drinking while we are underway, and the boat is non smoking only.
Anyone interested, please email me with
information about yourself.
Thanks,
Captain xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
For more info please e-mail Frank at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@aol.comv
OPO e-mail # 12-56
May 15th
St. Maarten –
Azores-Gibraltar-Croatia – We just got an e-mail from one of our sister
adventure companies in the Caribbean. They had one crew cancel and are looking
for one replacement crew to sail aboard a 70ft performance
cruiser, a Nordia van Dam, which is a good Dutch designed boat. They plan to
depart St. Maarten May 15th.
Marlies is the skipper and she e-mails:
“Ideally looking
for someone who could do the whole trip, but at least until Gibraltar.
Preferably a guy, as we are already 3 girls out of 5 at present (need to give
the boys at least an equal chance ;-))”
The
trip is free with all onboard expenses included. The trip will take about 5
weeks If you can make the entire trip and are a good crew they will even help
with airfare back to the states. This is a great opportunity with a skipper we
have known for several years and who has made many crossings. It will be a crew
of six total and this is a best time of year to be making the crossing on a
strong Dutch Built performance boat. If interested please contact xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
v
OPO e-mail #
13-07
Anytime/ASAP
Georgetown
Bahamas Cruising South till May – I spoke with Boat Owner xxxxxxxx today about his crew request to have
one or two crew join him for the rest of his Caribbean sailing season. He has a
very nice Fountaine Pajot Belize Catamaran. His crew had an accident so he
finds himself cruising on his own and would prefer company. I asked him to send
me more information about his plans and this is what he sent me. The ideal crew
would have many weeks to join him, but even if you have less time and can pay
your own way to and from the boat, xxxxxxxwould be interested in crew who can
join him for a few week rather than until May. If interested please e-mail xxxxxxat
xxxxxxxxxxx
uses skype so he can call you to make plans.
“xxxxxxxxx –
I am a 55 year old Canadian entrepreneur and have the freedom to travel full
time. I sometimes have to work a few mornings a week answering e-mail and
making calls. I have lived in Japan (7 years), China (2 years), HK and
Thailand. I have had a pilot’s licence since age 17 and own an airplane
hangared in Vancouver BC.
I have been
sailing since I was 15 but have always wanted to cruise and purchased a 2003
Fountaine Pajot Belize Catamaran in Charleston SC in October 2011 and it is BVI
flagged. The first season I put new sails on it and travelled down the coast
offshore to West Palm Beach then across to the Bahamas to the Abacos. I left
the boat there during the summer and returned last November and sailed it to
Ft. Lauderdale and then to Key West where we had solar panels and DC
refrigeration and DC freezer installed.
Presently
I’m in Georgetown in the Bahamas after crossing the Gulf Stream for the 3rd
time and have cruised down the Exuma chain. My crew had an accident at the
Highbourne Cay marina where he fell off a dock on to sharp coral and badly
injured himself. I am now solo in Georgetown and looking for crew to share the
cruising experience. I intend to cruise until May.
I am now
deciding my future course. My plans are in a state of flux after talking to
many experienced people from the SSCA here but I want to visit Cuba, and then
perhaps the Caymans and Jamaica and points south. I have no fixed schedule. I’m
open to suggestion as to an itinerary south from here. The goal is to have
adventure and travel in a safe manner leveraging the experience of others to
maximize the former.
I am a Scuba
diver having worked professionally for a season on oil fields surface supply
hard hat. I have been diving in the following places, Japan, Okinawa, Saipan,
Guam, Hawaii, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Mexico East and West
coast, Florida, Bahamas, Cyprus, Canada great lakes and West coast. I have a
Brownie’s Hookah surface supply system with 3 hoses and 2nd stage
regs. I would like to explore the great places to dive in the Caribbean and an
enthusiast would be welcome.
I am
extremely well read and like to explore the history of places I visit. When I
visited Okinawa, Saipan and Guam I visited all the relics and followed the
battles on the ground. When I was in Manila I visited Corregidor. I love Forts
and history. I am an atheist, and a skeptic so prepare to have interesting
discussions.
I drink
moderately, almost never more than 3 beers in an evening. I can eat almost
anything, but a crew with culinary ability would be appreciated. I am short on
provisioning experience so that would also be a good skill to have.
Quality
references can be supplied.
Thank you.
Regards, xxxxxxxxxx
OPO E-mail # 12-52
Cape Canaveral Fl. To Deale, MD. - This short notice opportunity just came in from xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx has a delivery
opportunity from Cape
Canaveral FL to Deale MD, on a Hallberg-Rassy 40. The trip will take
about four days. The owners
will be aboard and are quite capable but have limited offshore
experience, thus Dave's engagement. The boat is very well set up for
cruising and as of today the weather is looking great for a Gulf
Stream run. Dave is looking for one more crew. Short notice - the boat
will leave Sunday 29 April or Monday 30 April depending on weather.
If you can fly into Orlando around noon on Saturday 28 April we can
cover local transportation. Dave will provide local transportation
from Deale to Annapolis, BWI, or New Carrolton Metro (for access to
DCA). Otherwise you have to get to and from the boat while all
on-board expenses are covered.
Contact Dave with your sailing resume at dxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(preferred) or by phone xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
v
OPO e-mail # 12-91
First Mate or Watch Captain Sought - Valiant 50. Outside passage from Charleston SC to Deltaville VA on
the Chesapeake Bay. Departure Friday, 27 July and expected arrival Sunday, 29
July, 2012. You are welcome to join the boat early. I'm a former OPO crew, now
a boat owner at last. I expect to have three novice crew aboard so I seek an
experienced offshore sailor. Contact Eric xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@mac.com with
your sailing resume, including a phone number. Per diem during the voyage and
reimbursement for travel to and from boat. I hope to find someone by Sunday,
July 16!
OPO
e-mail # 13-31
Get to the boat May 5
Depart May 6
Ft Pierce, FL
to Duxbury (Boston), MA –
Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxx is moving one of his regulars. He is looking for one or
two more crew. This is a very beautiful Cherubini 44 SILHOUETTE going
home for the season (See Cherubini Homepage). This is, I believe, one of the
only semi-production schooners still being built. So xxxxxxx adds: “Knowledge
of a ketch rig an asset. The trip is free with all onboard expenses paid for.
The passage will take six or seven days. For the right crew he can even help
defray some of the travel costs. If interested e-mail xxxxxxxxxe at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxv
OPO e-mail # 12-68
Tall Ship Crew Volunteers
requested for Tall Ship Providence
As early as this Thursday.
Newport RI to Duxbury MA - One of our favorite pro skippers in the World bought the
Tall Ship “Providence” last year. We ran into Thorpe in Newport over the
weekend after we cleared customs. The boat just passed USCG certification and
they will be attending some festivals and Tall Ship events this summer. Thorpe
is a lot of fun and he attracts fun people. If you are looking for some fun and
adventure this summer and wanting to be part of xxxxxxxxxx’s traveling band of
Piratical misfits, here are some dates.
The first is very soon departing
this Thursday May 24th from Newport to Duxbury MA for the Lobster
festival. Thorpe e-mails “We are their main attraction. We sit on the dock
Friday through Saturday afternoon then head back to Newport. We will then be in
Newport through the Tallship event July 5th to 9th”.
Leg Two will be sailing from Newport to Portsmouth New Hampshire with the
“Pride of Baltimore” July 11th to 13th and then on to
Halifax NS for an event from July 19th to 23rd, then on
to Lunenberg NS from July 25th to 27th and finally to
Shellbourne NS July 27th to 29th. The return trip will be
from there back to Newport via Provincetown MA.
Thorpe is looking for three or
four crew that would like to join for parts of the trip or better yet the
entire program. This would be a fun few summer weeks and you will be sailing a
tallship about in some fun events this summer. Tallship living is more camping
out and like any boat, work to keep going, but xxxxxxxxxxxxxe is a very
experienced skipper and likes his crew to have fun after a good days work. For more information and a job description
please call or e-mail xxxxxxxpe at xxxxxxxxx or txxxxxx@aol.com
Boat Partnership
Ruud xxxxxxxxhas been an OPO member for many years (# 435).
In fact he recently posted looking for crew to join him for a sail to the
Caribbean in the fall. However his
partner in the boat recently decided that he needed liquidity and wants to sell
his half or sell the boat. Ruud asked if we can post the offer for an OPO
member to replace his partner. It is not normally what we do, but we are happy
to help OPO members in a unique situation where it might help and work out with
another OPO member. Plus if Ruud and new partner keep the boat, the OPO members
thinking about joining Ruud in the Caribbean next winter, will still have that
opportunity. Here is some info from Ruud and you can e-mail him for pictures
and more info and to see the boat.
Regards,
Hank
OPO
"Long
time OPO member Ruud Coster is 50% owner of a (totally reconditioned and
offshore equipped) Gulfstar 47 center cockpit, based in the Chesapeake this
summer (see Gulfstar47.com for pics and details). Ruud's sailing plans include
passage to the Caribbean in December and further south before the 2013
hurricane season. Ruud's partner recently advised him that he needs to sell his
ownership share in the boat for personal reasons. Ruud is looking for crew to
share in the adventures of sailing south and to spend time making regular trips
to visit the different islands. Ruud's preference would be to find a
replacement for his existing partner, but everyone with an interest in crewing
on longer trips to the Caribbean can send him expressions of interest.
While
the boat is still in the Chesapeake until December, opportunities exist to get
to know Ruud and the boat, while sailing in the Chesapeake. You can see more
details of the boat on "Gulfstar47.com". You can connect with Ruud
through xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
or his cell phone xxxxxx xxxx"
v
OPO e-mail # 12-136
NARC Rally
Approx. Oct. 28
Newport RI to Fajardo Porto Rico - Longtime OPO member (#8) and SAIL Magazine Cruising Editor xxxxxxxxxseeks
one crew to help sail his xxxxxxxxx from Newport to Puerto Rico via Bermuda.
We'll be leaving with the NARC Rally out of Newport on the first reasonable WX
window starting Oct. 28. I have one crew from NPT to BDA, and another joining
for BDA to PR, both very experienced. Ultimately I'd like at least one extra
crew for the first leg to BDA, in case my busy friend on the first leg bails at
the last minute. If you want to ride all the way to PR, that's great, but at
least as far as BDA would be helpful. xxxxxxxxxy is a hard-chine
aluminum cutter, reasonably fast, very rugged, and quite seakindly. New
liferaft. Radar, AIS, sat phone, Aries windvane (w/tillerpilot option), Code 0
and A-sail to fly on a sprit, recent Westerbeke engine. Need crew comfortable
standing solo watches at night. I'll cover all onboard expenses. You cover yr.
transportation to and from the boat. Reply to xxxxxxxxxx. For more detail on xxxxxxxvisit xxxxxxxx.
What xxxxxxxleave out is that we met
in 1992 in the America 500 event. He sailed with me from South Africa to Brazil
on a 39 foot cat. Very nice guy. He will make you famous since I am sure you
will end up in his blog. Make sure you get an autographed copy of his book.
Hank
OPO
OPO e-mail # 12-120
October 21st/22nd
Navy Point Marina at Sackett's Harbour NY on Lake
Ontario to Fajardo Puerto Rico – Pro skipper and
long time OPO member and all around nice guy xxxxxx is looking for two crew who
have three or more weeks for this trip from Lake Ontario to Puerto Rico. The
boat is a brand New 2012 Jeanneau 509 with all safety equipment and lots of
bells and whistles. Rick will be taking
the boat down the NY waterways from Lake Ontario to New York city and then
sailing down to Hampton Virginia to join the salty Dawg Rally. He will then
depart with the rally and sail to the East Coast of Puerto Rico. xxxxxxe-mails:
“I am looking for two crew to help handle
lines during the canal transit. 29 locks in total. Crew should be physically
fit. The mast is being de-rigged at Navy Point so crew should arrive the
morning of the Oct 22nd for an afternoon departure. Arrangements can be made to
stay on the boat Sunday night the 21st if crew arrives early. I will be
arriving Monday morning. We should arrive Liberty Landing Marina around the
weekend probably Saturday the 27th. Boat will be re-rigged on Monday 29th and
depending on tide and weather we will plan on getting underway for the passage
to Hampton VA on Monday afternoon/evening (29th) with the plan weather
permitting to arrive Hampton around the Nov 1st or 2nd. We will be departing
Nov 4th with the Salty Dawg Rally from Hampton nonstop to Puerto Rico. If the
weather and winds cooperate we should arrive in Fajardo PR between the 13th and
the 15th of November. Preference will be given to crew who can do the whole
trip but they will need to allow a minimum of 3 1/2 weeks. Contact information
Rick Butler xxxxxx or cell xxxxxxxx email” xxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-119
October 10th
San Diego to Fiji – Pro skipper xxxxxxx
had one crew cancel on him for this delivery of a Leopard 47 Catamaran from San
Diego CA to Fiji. The trip will take about 35 days and you should be back in
the sates by Nov 14th. xxxxxxx
needs crew with offshore experience. The trip is free with all onboard expenses
included and since it is short notices xxxxxxx will help with travel expenses.
If interested please e-mail Richard at xxxxxxxxx xxxxis departing on another delivery this Sunday so he would like to
hear from crew ad have them all set before he depart this weekend.
OPO
e-mail # 13-32
May 2nd
Galveston
TX to Florida Keys
- Boat owner xxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for one more crew to make the passage from
Texas to Florida Keys. The boat is a classic Morgan 41 in good shape with new
Main. xxxxxx is sailing with his wife. They have been sailing for the last 13
years. They have a 1st mate with sea time for a license, but getting
more offshore time in. They would like one more crew to join them. If the
weather is good the trip would take one week, but xxxxxxxx wants to have two
weeks to wait for the proper weather to start in. The trip is free with all
onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat. Crew
should plan to arrive May 2nd to start waiting for a weather window
starting May 3rd. Since this
is short notice we include xxxxxxxs phone number which is 816-xxxxxxxxxx and
e-mail xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx v
OPO
E-Mail # 13-15
April
2nd
Tortola to Florida -Pro
skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxis looking for 2-3 crew - MUST have
offshore experience and MUST supply sailing log/resumé & references.
Ability to cook (dinners only) is a plus but not a necessity.
xxxxxx
is a good skipper and has gotten crew from us several times before. xxxxxxx is
delivering a Hylas 49 from Tortola BVI to Florida (Stuart?) on a planned
non-stop passage that will take about 7 days offshore.
Although the dates are not yet firm,
the hope is that crew would be available to show up in Tortola on April 15th
for departure on the 17th or 18th...and must be available through at least
April 26th.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
v
OPO E-Mail # 12-64
Bermuda to Fort Pierce Florida
OPO Skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
is seeking 1 or 2 crew to sail with him and the owner of a Cal 48 from Bermuda
to Fort Pierce, Florida. They would like
to leave on or about Sunday, May 20th or ASAP thereafter. The trip should take six days. Crew are responsible for their transportation
to and from the boat. If you are
interested contact Captain Brad at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
v
OPO
e-mail # 13-24
May
4th
Tortola
to Ft. Lauderdale
-
OPO
members xxxxxxxxxxxxx sent us this e-mail looking for crew for his return
passage to the States. He has gotten crew from us before and as an OPO member
knows how we work. He e-mails us:
“Hank
Had xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx aboard for passage from Tortola to Grenada with great success. Now
need to head back North.
OPO member
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is seeking crew for passage aboard Oyster 46
"xxxxxx". Will be participating in WCC Atlantic Cup departing Tortola
on May 4th. Passage should take 6 days. Participated in Caribbean 1500 coming
south last fall and boat has all safety gear to meet high WCC ARC standard.
Crossed line 7th out of 34 boats participating in 1500. Crew should have
experience in standing night watches. All on board expenses paid. Happy to
provide references from OPO members who crewed for 1500 and passage from
Tortola to Grenada. Reply xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
MAY 15th
St Thomas to Ft Lauderdale – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxx is delivering a
retiring CYOA Charter boat, a 1997 Hunter 45 Center Cockpit with all that is
good, bad and indifferent about that. He e-mails: CYOA is a small, hands-on
Charter Firm whose boats I, and the delivery company, have moved for many
years. They would not hand it over to me if it was not in the best possible
condition. This is a one week sail
with all the onboard expenses AND flight to STT included. I am looking
for 2-3 crew for this light-air down-wind sail. Crew must be able to stand solo
watch and be self-sufficient. Please reply: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 13-43
June 7th to 15th departure
Yarmouth Maine to
Germany – Boat owner xxxxxxx is looking for one more crew to complete his
crew of four for an ambitious summer of sailing from Maine to Europe. xxxxx has
on offshore purpose FD12 which is a 50 foot cutter rigged double ender. xxxxxx
has owned the boat since 2000 and has cruised to Alaska and back to the US East
Coast. He has two experienced older sailors with him so is looking for one more
person who does not need to have all the offshore skills, but is willing and
able to commit to a long summer program and to learn. Someone young might work
well, but any nice able bodied seaman can fit it in. The boat is well set up
for offshore, but you would want to contact xxxxxxx to learn more about the
boat and crew for such a long passage.
xxxxxxxx will be in Maine about June 1st to spend
a week or two getting the boat ready. Crew can join anytime to help get the
boat ready. The plan is to depart about June 15th and sail to Nova
Scotia, Newfoundland, Greenland, Iceland, Shetland Islands, Farroes Islands and
then on to Germany by September or October so this is a long passage. xxxxxxx
does not want to be help to a schedule. For such a long trip and big adventure
you may want to offer to chip in for food and some expenses. For more
information and to have xxxxxxx send you to a web site to see a similar boat
(there were 27 built) please e-mail xxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxv
OPO e-mail # 13-09
19th April 2013
Antigua
to Gibraltar – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and
his mate are looking for experienced crew to join them on their Trans-Atlantic
passage from Antigua to Gibraltar. James is the full time skipper on a very
well found Hallberg-rassy 62. He
has been aboard the boat for two years and she is well used having done over
12,000nm in that time. James has gotten crew from us before
for his trip south last fall from New England to the Caribbean. They plan to
depart Antigua April 19th so you would need to be there before then.
The passage may be able to be made in 18 days, but xxxxxxxxxxs wants you to
allow up to three weeks just in case there are weather delays. He includes “We are ideally looking for crew who
have some offshore experience, are capable of standing a watch alone at night,
understand trim and are happy to help out in the galley!” The trip is free with all onboard
and boat expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat. For more
information please e-mail and send a brief resume to Contrarian.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
About May 22nd
St.
Michael’s MD (Chesapeake Bay) to Gloucester MA
– Boat owner xxxxxxxxx is looking for one or two crew for a total of four crew
to help sail his CSY 44 from Chesapeake Bay to his home port of Gloucester
MA. He would like crew to meet him about
May 22nd to 25th depending on how the weather is for the
leg from Florida to the Chesapeake. He expects to take about 6 or 7 days to get
back to MA as he might like to stop in Block Island or go through Long Island
Sound depending on weather. The boat has a new engine and is in very good shape.
If interested you can call xxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or e-mail him at xxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com
He plans to leave on the first leg this weekend so please get in touch sooner
rather than later.v
Delivery Cruise from Malta to Gran Canarias
27th October – 12th November 2012
The delivery cruise from St Tropez to Gran Canarias in October is a fantastic opportunity to gain sea miles and experience whilst under the professional guidance of the crew.
Northern Child has completed this route for the last 10 years and it has always proved to be a great experience for all. The trip can be divided into varying length passages depending on how much and what type of sailing you want to do.
The start of this delivery cruise is in Malta. The first part of the trip is to the Balearic Islands. Palma de Mallorca, the capital city of Spain's Balearic Islands, offers exquisite sunshine and astounding beaches. Tucked into the beautiful bay of Bahia de Palma, this thriving town is a perfect mixture of the Balearic Islands' long and unique history and exciting modern culture. From there, Northern Child will sail along the Spanish coast, with a stopover in one of the Spanish ports before reaching Gibraltar, The Gibraltar straights is the a narrow stretch of water which separates Europe from Africa and provides the only link between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Once out of the Mediterranean the final leg of the journey is 720nm’s to Gran Canarias one of the seven major Canary Islands. With the sand in the atmosphere from the Sahara; stunning sunsets are cast along the horizon. Northern Child has allowed 2 weeks for this passage so that there is sufficient time to allow adverse weather to pass and to enjoy some of the beautiful ports on route.
OPO
e-mail # 13-33
May
15th
Houma,
Loiusianna to Grand Cayman with an overnight in Key West, FL.
- Capt xxxxxxxxx, an OPO professional
skipper, is taking a brand new Newton 34 Dive boat with a Deere marine diesel
engine on or about 15 May from Houma, Louisianna to Grand Cayman with an
overnight in Key West, FL. We already have one experienced crewmember, but need
one additional crewmember. Meals, a place to lie down, and a return airline
ticket are included, but you must get yourself to Houma or New Orleans.
Accommodations on board are Spartan, but you get a real berth in Key West and
one night in Grand Cayman before returning. You can stay longer on your own, if
you wish. If interested, email Capt xxxxxxxxat xxxxxxx with a brief sailing
resume. Expect an 8 day trip (total); longer if we have to wait for weather.
xxxxxxxxxxxx
USCG Master, 100GT, NCW
GMDSS Operator, STCW
Sail & Tow Endorsements
ASA Sailing Instructor
Director, Sailshare Yacht Deliveriesv
First
Week in June
US
East Coast to Greenland and Back
– Boat owners Txxxxxx and xxxxxxxxx have a very nice boat. A Mason 44 that they
are sailing to Greenland and back this summer.
The trip is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get
to and from the boat and have money for shoreside meals. Ideally I am sure they are looking for crew
to join them for most of or all the trip this summer, but you can ask about
legs if you do not have time. Expect to be a helpful crew running the boat and
taking good care of her in exchange for an adventure of a lifetime. I went to
Newfoundland with my Tayana 37 in 1997 and had a great time. This is what they
e-mailed us.
“I and my wife are sailing a Mason
44 from the East coast of US to the west coast of Greenland. Planned final
departure point is from Newfoundland to Greenland in the first week of June.
We'd be happy to have someone to join to participate in watch keeping.
We both have spent lifetimes sailing
on our boats and working as skippers of other boats - both of us are US Coast
Guard masters. We cover all boat expenses including food. We expect someone who
joins us to cover their travel expenses to and from the boat.
Please contact us for more
information.
Best Regards,
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To learn more please e-mail xxxxxx and xxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxv
OPO e-mail # 12-67
Short Notice/Short Passage
Wednesday afternoon May 23rd
Huntington NY to Greenport LI – I just got
a call to deliver a Sabre 38 from Huntington NY to Greenport on the east end of
LI. I plan to depart Wednesday after work and sail through the night and get a
train back to Huntington on Thursday morning. The trip will take about 12 or 13
hours. If you would like to join me for this short delivery please call or
e-mail. 631-423-4988v
OPO
e-mail # 13-14
Nanny
Cay, Tortola to Hampton, Va. - xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx would
like one crew member to sail with them from Nanny Cay, Tortola to Hampton,
Va. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx and xxxxxxxx are the
organizers of the Salty Dawg Rally.
Their boat is a Jeanneau 54 and they plan to leave Nanny Cay on or about
May 15th. The trip should
take 7-10 days. Crew is responsible for
their transportation to and from the boat with onboard expenses covered.
Interested crew can Contact xxxxxxxxxxxxxxand xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxat xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
v
OPO e-mail # 13-40
May 24th
St.
Thomas USVI to Huntington NY – This is the annual
passage for xxxxxxxxxxx and the Hylass 66 he sails back and forth from the
Caribbean each year. xxxxxxx is looking for three or four crew to make the 8 to
10 day passage from St. Thomas to NY. xxxxxxxxxx does not plan on stopping.
Crew should fly into St. Thomas on Friday May 24th and depart
Saturday or Sunday. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included, but
you need to get to and from the boat. If interested please e-mail xxxxxxxxat xxxxxxxxxxxxx@optonline.net
v
OPO e-mail # 12-116
Wednesday October 3rd
Short 12 hour trip
Three Mile Harbor NY to Huntington NY – I
will be delivering a Beneteau 37 from Three Mile Harbor in east Hampton NY to
Huntington NY next Wednesday. Cathy will drive us out early Wednesday morning
(depart about 7:00 am) so we can get an early start and make most of the
passage in warmer daylight hours. In the past I did many of these short trips
by myself, but if an OPO member wants to drive to Huntington to drive out with
us, they are welcome to join me. The trip will take about 11 or 12 hours and we
will be back in Huntington that evening so you can drive home. Reply to this
e-mail or call xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO E-Mail # 12-82
Westbrook, Ct. to Huntington Yacht Club
OPO Skipper Nick Popovich would like crew to sail with him
aboard xxxxxxxxxxxx, a Hylas 66. Crew
would meet Nick at Pilots Point Marina in Westbrook, Ct. for the trip to
Huntington Yacht Club. Crew should plan
on meeting Nick in Westbrook on Friday afternoon, June 15th , have
dinner and sleep aboard to depart for HYC Saturday morning. There will be a car at HYC for Nick to drop
crew off at Huntington Station. If
interested contact Nick by e-mail at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@optonline.net.
OPO e-mail # 12-84
July 3rd
Provincetown MA to Huntington NY – Long
time OPO member Bob xxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for two crew to sail from P-Town
MA back towards Huntington taking a week or longer and making stops along the
way. This is a leisurely cruise back home for Bob. Bob plans to arrive at the boat July 2nd.
Bob gets crew often from us asking for people to join him aboard his owner
maintained C & C 42. He asks for crew to chip in for shared expenses which
are onboard food, fuel and dockage or moorings. Bob is a fun guy and he likes
to sail with other OPO members. If interested please e-mail or call Bob at 516-xxxxxxx
or e mail xxxxxxxxxxx@aol.com
v
OPO
e-mail # 13-06
End
Feb/Early March
Georgetown
Bahamas to Jacksonville Florida – New caller (e-mailer) xxxxxxxxx
was referred to us by an OPO member who is also sailing around in the Bahamas.
Since OPO members know to only pass on our contact information to nicer people
with nicer boats, we can assume that this is a good opportunity for anyone who would
like to go cruising for a couple of months.
xxxxxx is in Georgetown Bahamas
which is not too hard to get to. He is looking for one person to join him
starting anytime to fly down and spend a week or two in Georgetown before
heading back to Jacksonville Florida where he stores the boat in the offseason.
xxxxxxx plans a leisurely trip stopping along the way to enjoy life. xxxxxx has
a Benetau 34 and is offering the aft cabin. He has sailed solo-before, but
prefers someone join him. He understands that if you cannot stay two months or
do not get along you can depart as you wish. Ken will pay for boat expenses,
but asks crew to chip in for food and consumables and if you prefer to stay
dockside more often can split the bill. You also need to get to and from the boat.
xxxxxxxxxx e-mails: “Once we leave
Georgetown we would visit various islands for the next two months. We could
travel to Cuba (xxxxxxxxis Canadian) but likely the Bahamas and the Florida
coast. This is not a boat delivery or ocean race but a chance to experience the
cruising lifestyle on a small boat with the pleasure of the experience being
paramount. Someone who would like to learn to cruise a sailboat and gain
experience in the sailing cruising life should enjoy this”
I have done this solo and with crew
and guests aboard and prefer pleasant company and assistance in handling the
boat. I avoid unpleasant weather whenever possible.” For more information and
to join Ken please e-mail him at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or xxxxxxxxxxx.org Text only
xxxxxx can exchange a local number
with you so you can talk after making initial contact via e-mail. Please send a
short e-mail and resume to Ken and he will get back to you.
v
OPO E-Mail # 12-77 Bermuda to Jamestown, RI
OPO pro skipper, Brad xxxxxxxx needs
three qualified crew members to help sail a very well-kept Swan 391 from
Bermuda to Jamestown, RI after the Bermuda Race. This opportunity includes an
invitation to crew on an inshore race in Bermuda on June 22, and to attend
dinner hosted by The Swan Owners of America Association. Bring a jacket and
tie. Crew should travel on June 21st and allow about a week for the whole
experience. If you are interested
contact Brad by e-mail at xxxxxxxxxxxxr@gmail.com .
OPO e-mail # 12-95
Thursday August 9th
Toronto to Kingston
– OPO skipper Rick xxxxxxxxxx is looking for a couple of crew for a short one
day delivery from Toronto to Kingston on Lake Ontario. The plan is to leave Mimico Cruising Club this Thursday afternoon (Aug 9th)
and overnight east to Kingston. The boat is a 2010 Dufour 425 that Rick have
delivered before. As per usual provisions are provided however crew needs to
get to and from the boat. You should arrive Kingston late morning on Friday
10th Aug. If interested please call or e-mail Rick at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com or call
xxx xxx xxxx
OPO e-mail # 13-12
Very Short notice, but just came in a few minutes
ago.
April
1st or 2nd
Victoria
BC to La Paz Mexico –Captain xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx from the ex
Lats and Ats Magazine (Now Cruising Outpost) is delivering a 38' Fountain catamaran from Victoria BC to La
Paz Mex. That's right, a rare downwind delivery through paradise. Might be
chilly at the start but we finish in the tropics as we cruise the entire W
coast of the US and Baja. Woody has his primary crew member. We would like a
third to help with watches, etc. You get yourself toVictoria (YYJ) and home
from La Paz (LAP) or wherever we decide to drop you ;). We are looking to
depart Monday or Tuesday, Apr 1 or 2. The adventure should take less than 3
weeks. If interested please e-mail xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You should have very warm foulies,
boots etc.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
v
OPO E-Mail # 12-79
Horta to Lagos, Portugal
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx is interested in securing one or more crew to
sail from Horta in the Azores to Lagos, Portugal and possibly beyond to
Turkey. He would like to leave as soon
as crew is available.
Xxxxxxxx writes:
The boat, First Edition, is a Catalina 42 Mk II. We crossed
from Hampton, VA to Bermuda to the Azores. Currently the boat is Horta in the
Azores. The boat had some rigging adjustments made since new standing rigging
was installed prior to the trip. Currently the crew consists of me the skipper.
Susan Maguire who crewed the entire way from the states will be available near
the end of June. She has proved to be very capable and valued crew member. The
intention is to sail on into the Med and through to Turkey.
Crew is responsible for their transportation to and from the
boat. If interested please contact xxxxxxxxxx
by e-mail at xxxxxxxxx@gmail.com v
OPO E-Mail # 1-80
Bermuda to Lake Chaplain, NY
This opportunity just came in from
OPO Skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Looking for one more experienced crew
to move a Beneteau 51 from Bermuda to Lake Champlain NY with a stop in Jersey
City to stow the mast on deck at Liberty Ldg marina. Estimated departure date
from Bermuda is Wednesday June 13th weather permitting. Boat has all safety
gear including liferaft, Epirb, satphone. For a crew member with the right
offshore experience and who is willing to complete the passage up the Hudson and
Champlain canal owner will reimburse a reasonable amount towards travel
expenses due to the short notice. Boat sails well as it is a Frers design
similar to a Swan 51. I have delivered the boat to Bermuda from St Maarten
recently and enjoy sailing her. Due to weather delay lost crew who ran out of
time. Contact info xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or email xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
cheers
Rick
OPO
E-Mail # 13-18
Belize,
Central America to Key West, Fla. Key West to Little River, South Carolina
Little
River, South Carolina to Jamestown, Rhode Island
- I'M LOOKING FOR ONE ADDITIONAL CREW
PERSON TO SAIL WITH US FROM PLACENCIA VILLAGE, BELIZE, CENTRAL AMERICA, AT
LEAST AS FAR AS KEY WEST, FL, USA. THEN ONE PERSON (COULD BE THE SAME PERSON)
TO CREW TO LITTLE RIVER, SOUTH CAROLINA (MYRTLE BEACH AREA). THEN TWO CREW
PERSONS TO SAIL TO OUR HAILING PORT, JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND. I EXPECT TO
DEPART BELIZE ON/ABOUT 18 MAY 2013. EACH OF THE THREE LEGS OF THE VOYAGE TAKES
APPROXIMATELY FROM 7-10 DAYS, GENERALLY LESS TIME. BLUE WATER SAILING 24/7,
STOPPING TO REFRESH FUEL AND FOOD.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONTINUED CONSIDERATION I REMAIN,
DAN HANKE, OWNER/SKIPPER 2009 TARTAN 3700 SLOOP RIG, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx TELEPHONE NUMBER xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@VERIZON.NETv
St. Thomas to Long Island Sound
Owner xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for 2 crew to
sail with him aboard his Beneteau 35 Mistral for the trip from St. Thomas to
Long Island Sound. Michel plans to leave
in mid to late May. Crew is responsible
for their transportation to and from the boat and should plan on 15 days for this
trip. Contact xxxxxxxxxxxxxhel by phone
at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. v
OPO e-mail # 12-74
June 6th
Norfolk VA to Maine via Cape Cod Canal –
Pro OPO Skipper xxxxxxxxxx is lining up his next crew for the passage from
Norfolk to Freeport Maine via the Cape Cod Canal. He is looking for two crew
for this 500 miles 3-4 day passage. The boat is a well found Pearson 36.2 The
trip is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to the
boat. Dave will be driving back from Maine after the delivery so he can drop
you off anywhere along I-95 /I-90 to Buffalo NY. If interested please contact
Dave at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
Bermuda back to the
states after the Marion Bermuda Race –Captain xxxxxxxxxxxx also had a
cancellation and needs one more crew to help sail a boat back from the Marion
Bermuda Race. I am away from the office on a delivery so do not have all the
details from the last posting and ca not look it up since I am on the road with
a low battery, but if I remember the boat is a Beneteau 423 that xxxxxx has
brought back from the rave before. The boat is all safety equipped for the race
and xxxxxx is a pro skipper so you know
it is a good opportunity. xxxxxxxxxxxis a serious skipper and “suffers no
fools”, but you can learn a lot and know the boat is in great shape. The trip
is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the
boat. This is a semi annual delivery for xxxxxxxx and he has moved the boat
before. The trip will be towards the end of June and will take about 4 or 5
days. You can e-mail xxxxxxxxx for more information at
xxxxxxxxx@yahoo.comv
OPO e-mail # 13-21
June 22nd
Bermuda to Marion MA – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for crew to bring a boat
back from Bermuda after the Marion Bermuda Race. He e-mails:
“I will be returning the same fully equipped
and immaculately maintained Beneteau 423 from the Marion-Bermuda race for the
6th straight year. It is a 700nm 4-5 day trip back to Marion, MA. Crew must be
able to stand solo watch and act accordingly at The RHADC in Bermuda. The trip
is free with all on-board expenses. Crew must arrive in BDA Saturday, June 22
for a 23rd departure. They must provide their own travel, but I can most likely
arrange a ride back to Boston, or anywhere along I-90 as far as Buffalo, NY.
Reply: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO E-Mail # 13-11
I am seeking two or
three crew for a short notice delivery. We have a Leopard 44 ft sailing
catamaran to sail from Road Harbour, Tortola BVI to Marsh Harbour, Abacos,
Bahamas. We will depart on April 1 or 2 and arrive in Marsh Harbour 6 days
later (850 NM). The trip should be pleasant and seasonal, with some actual
sailing and good fishing. And if you can cook then we can eat well.
Prior experience is not
necessary, but awareness and enthusiasm and compatability are important. As
usual the trip is free with all onboard food and all boat expenses included,
but you need to get to and from the boat.
Email me as below if you
are interested.
Capt. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
+1 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
Skype: xxxxxxxxx
v
OPO e-mail # 12-72
June 8th
Atlantic Beach Boat Basin Mile # 12 Intracoastal
Waterway below the Lock NC to Martha’s Vineyard MA – I will be
sailing a Freedom 35 from NC to the Edgartown Yacht Club on Martha’s Vineyard
departing right after my delivery from St. Maarten to Annapolis MD. The trip
from St. Maarten should take 8 or 9 days, but as long as ten if there is little
wind. However I want to be ready to depart and the boat will be ready to depart
June 8th (I will be in cell phone range 24 hours before departure so
I will be able to let crew be on stand-bye to come join me, or you can go to
the boat on the 8th of June and I will let you know when I am in
cell phone range. The owner is a repeat client who I know keeps his boat in
great shape. The trip will take three days with travel home. I have not figured
out the trip home, but most likely will rent a car in MA for the drive back to
NY or points south. The trip is free with all food and boat expenses paid for,
plus the return car ride home. You may need to be ready from the 8th
to the 13th, just in case we do not leave until the 9th
or even 10th of June. If interested please call or e-mail me.
Regards,
Hank
OPOv
OPO e-mail # 12-104
October 12th
Newport to Miami – Longtime OPO Members
xxxxxxxxxx has gotten OPO crew many times for trips north and south. So many
times that he writes up his own crew request as follows
“OPO member and pro skipper xxxxxxxxxx
has 1 crew (from previous trips) and is looking for an additional 1-2
semi-experienced and fit crew to help sail his 1993 Tartan 46 ‘Air Born’ from
Newport to Miami departing Oct. 12. This is xxxxxxxxx 8th year doing a
Miami-Newport round trip with OPO crew, and he has also done a NARC rally round
trip to St. Maarten with OPO. He plans to depart Newport Oct. 12, arrive Miami
Oct. 20. This is an offshore trip – rumb line Newport to Hatteras, then inside
the Gulf Stream down to Miami. Occasionally bad weather can occur this time of
year but the trip will be close enough to the coast to stop if necessary. All
on board expenses are covered; crew has to provide own transportation to/from
the boat.
xxxxxxxxxxhas a 50T USCG license, does some
day chartering in Miami and Newport (see: www.xxxxxxxxxxxx.com) and lives in New York City. He has owned the boat for 12 years and it
is in top condition, full electronics, and full safety gear for offshore trips.
Please reply by email to xxxxxxxxxxx@att.net.”v
OPO e-mail # 13-13
Mar
28th
Road Harbour Tortola BVI to Milford CT
-Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for a 3rd and possibly 4th crew to
replace one that dropped out and another whose mother is having health issues
which may force him to drop out as well.
MUST have offshore experience and
MUST supply sailing log/resume & references. Ability to cook (dinners only)
is a plus but not necessary.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx is a good skipper and has gotten crew from us several times
before. xxxxxxxxis delivering a Hallberg-Rassy 49 from Road Harbour Tortola BVI to
Milford CT in a planned non-stop passage that will take about 11 days. Crew
should plan to show up May 21st for departure the 23th, and must be available
until at least June 4th.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxsays he is not booking
a return flight until just before they depart from Tortola. The trip is free
with all onboard expenses included (food in port is not covered). Airfares are
covered as well, up to $700.
If interested, please e-mail him at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
E-mail your resume and log of past offshore trips.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx adds:
Captain:
100-ton professional captain, 36 years experience, 62 years young. Has done
this passage over a dozen times before. Safety and weather conscious, Calm
demeanor.
Please send resume and reference contact information to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx gmail.com. (Don't
forget the 'r' in the address...thank you.)
Captain will be collecting
applications for about a week and hopes to decide as soon as possible. All
applicants will get a reply.
Thank you,
Captain Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
This opportunity came in from xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxv
OPO e-mail # 12-94
Tuesday August 7th
&
Sunday August 12th
Huntington NY to Montauk NY – Captain xxxxx
is looking for crew to make the 10 hour passage from Huntington Yacht Club to
Montauk on the Hylass 66 that he takes care of. On Sunday he will make the
return trip. What’s so nice about these one day trips with Nick is that you get
to spend a night aboard a nice big boat and get back home to your cars by being
driven back in a real limo. I can’t think of a better 24 hour “sta-cation”. xxxxxxxwould
like crew to meet him at Huntington Yacht Club the afternoon of Tues Aug 7th,
have dinner in town, sleep aboard and sail to MTK in the morning. You will have
a limo ride back to Huntington Yacht Club
Wednesday and will be back early evening.
Montauk to Huntington - Sunday August 12th
“crew should meet the limo at Huntington Yacht Club at 8:00AM on Sun Aug 12th
for a ride to MTK. We will have a BBQ in Montauk, sleep aboard, and sail for Huntington
on Mon and will be in early evening on
Monday.
Both trips are free, just get to Huntington. (drive or train
from NYC).
If interested in either passage please
e-mail nick at
xxxxxxxxxxxx@optonline.netv
Narragansett Bay to Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina Tartan 37
xxxxxxxx , recommended by an OPO
member, is captain and owner of the Tartan 37 sloop, Wolf II. He is looking for 2 crew to join him on a
trip from Narragansett Bay to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He would like to leave on Sunday October 21st. The trip should take 7-10 days and it is the
5th consecutive year he has made this trip. Crew is responsible for transportation to and
from the boat with onboard expenses covered.
You can contactxxxxxxx by e-mail at xxxxxxxxxxx@verizon.net or on his cell phone at xxxxxxxxxx
OPO E-Mail # 12-143
Annapolis to Mystic, CT.
This just came in verbatim from xxxxxxxxxx
OPO Pro Skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx sends the following
opportunity.
His friend yacht broker xxxxxxxxxxx has a quick delivery
opportunity. xxxxxxx will be skippering a Bavaria 45 from Annapolis to
Mystic CT. This should be a 2-1/2 day run on this boat. John's
preference is to run straight through from Annapolis to Mystic going
around Montauk. If weather dictates he'll run up NJ and through NY
Harbor. Looking at the offshore weather you can understand why Jxxxxxxxx
wants to get moving before the next weather system rolls in next week.
That means xxxxxx is likely to take the first qualified people to stick
their hand up rather than wait for everyone who may be interested so
if you want to go say so now.
All on-board expenses are covered and return transportation to
Annapolis (or NE to Annapolis if you live more North). For really
experienced crew there may be room for a small stipend but you better
be darn good!
The boat is only a couple of years old and xxxxxxx hasn't been aboard yet
so details on outfit and even the layout (there are options) aren't
yet known.
xxxxxx wants to get off the dock and back home before Thanksgiving so if
you are interested contact him now: xxxxxxxx 443-xxxxxxxxxx Direct
xxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com.
OPO e-mail # 12-55
May 15th
Some boat owners explain themselves so well the first time,
you almost have to sign up with them. Here is a good example.
Hank
Tortola BVI to New York – Boat owner xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
is looking for 2 or 3 crew to join me on “xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”
from BVI’s to New York, leaving with the SDR around the 15th of May.
My original crew (who sailed on the ARC with me) had to drop out due to Visa
problems. So now I am down to the wire scrabbling to find suitable people. My
son who is 22 may be joining me but as he is just graduating college he cannot
confirm for another two weeks.
My boat is a 53ft Amel Super Maramu.
I am 58 years old, ex Brit now US citizen living on Long Island NY. In the last
2 years I have sailed s/v xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxfrom New York to Europe, around
the Mediterranean for 2 summers and back across the Atlantic to the Caribbean.
I also did the Caribbean 1500 Rally 3 years ago. So my total “offshore”
experience running my own boat is about 17000 miles. I am looking for crew with
some offshore experience, certainly I like to sail with at least one person who
I think could take command should I become incapacitated. I am in good health
and physical shape, but I like to know I’m not the only one on the boat who is
fit for all duties.
I have no problem with couples as
long as they mix well, and I have had good times with crew from age 25 to 75. I
run a “almost dry boat” offshore ( a celebratory beer when we catch a fish or 1
glass of wine occasionally with dinner). Smokers will be banned to the aft deck
area, and not allowed back there “on watch”, so they must be able to go 3 hours
without a fix!
Costs covered by me; all on board
meals and drinks. Costs covered by crew: transport to and from the boat and
their share of shore side meals before departure.
The boat is pretty much ready to go
other than provisioning. Weather permitting I believe the SDR will leave 5/15
so crew should arrive at least 2 days before. I am currently in New York on a
brief visit and will be back on board by 5/11.
I can be contacted on xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
or email xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO E-Mail # 13-35
This opportunity just came in from xxxxxxxxxx
I am looking for crew to take my
boat Easy Go a 35 Beneteau from St Thomas to NYC via Bermuda on the 15th of
May. As you know the boat has done the trip many times.
Please have any interested members
send a resume to this email address:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
The trip will probably take 6 or 7 days to Bermuda and 5 or 6 days to NYC with
the layover in Bermuda as long or short as wanted.
OPO
E-Mail # 13-22
May
1st
Freeport,
Bahamas to New York
This just came in from OPO member xxxxxxxxxxxx
He writes:
I am looking for one more crew to
make a total of three. The plan is to go direct from Freeport Bahamas to New
York offshore weather permitting. The departure date is planned for May 1st or
2nd but weather is the most important factor. We are going to use a router for
the trip. The trip should take about 6-7 days unless having to do some ICW.
With possible delays allow at least 14 days. The boat is a 2003 Catalina 320
with all the safety equipment including an Epirb, Spot and Winslow Life-raft.
The small boat means that we all have to share close spaces. There is a small
cat on board which will be making the trip so if allergies are an issue keep
this in mind. Offshore experience on a small boat is important to make this
trip easier on everyone. Most of the trip is planned for the Gulf stream. All
on board expenses are covered but onshore is crew’s own responsibility. The
boat is at Ocean Reef Resort in Lucaya Bahamas so you would need to fly into
Freeport. Contact me with any questions and resume. xxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
v
OPO e-mail # 13-03
End of Feb/early March 2013
Panama to New Zealand – New callers xxxxxxxxxxx
are looking for crew for a long leisurely sail from Panama to New Zealand. Here
is the information we have. Please e-mailxxxx and Jxxxxxx if you are interested
and let us know how it goes. They are still I Florida so you can meet them
before they leave the states and before you meet them in Panama. Their e-mail
is:
xxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com
They e-mail:
“We are planning a leisurely Pacific
crossing, and are looking for two
crew to join us aboard xxxxxxxxx leaving Panama at the end of
February / early
March in arriving in New Zealand in
August / September.
Summary:
We (xxxx and I) are a middle-aged
cruising couple that have been moving
around the Caribbean for the last two
years and want to head out to new
waters.
xxxxxxx is a very well-equipped Hylas
49 with all the usual safety gear
including Vhf and SSB radios, EPIRB,
life-raft etc. We bought a new genoa
and a new main sail last year, and
just added a Forespar whisker pole with
mast mounting.
We are currently in Florida, getting
ready to head to Panama in the next two
weeks. The plan is to meet two crew
members in Colon, and transit the canal
around the end of February. We would
then start the westward cruise as soon
as possible, stopping in the
Marquesas, Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, etc. and on to New
Zealand. This is a relaxed pleasure
cruise, and the only firm requirement is we
get to New Zealand before the end of
September.
Terms: crew would pay their own airfare to and from the boat, and put up their
own bond money in French Polynesia.
We would pick up all food, fuel and boat
expenses. Crew would need some
sailing experience and be able to stand their
own watches. It would be an ideal
arrangement for a cruising couple with time
for a long-term adventure, but we
would like to talk to all sailors that have some
experience and a good attitude.
Thanks, xxxxxxxxxxxx
Update to OPO E-Mail #
12-81 Bermuda to Newport (Date change )
OPO Skipper, xxxxxxxxxxx
needs 2 crew members to sail back with him from the Bermuda Race. He had 2 crew who had to drop out at the last
minute. He would like to leave Friday,
June 22, weather permitting. The boat is
a 60 foot Swan and the trip would probably take 4 days. Interested crew can contact Murray by e-mail
at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com. v
May Passage from Saint Martin to
Newport on xxxxx.
xxxxxxx is a 1973 Bill Tripp
designed Hinckley 48 yawl setup for offshore passage-making. I have owned this
boat since 1999, have lived aboard her in the Mediterranean Sea from 2000 -
2001, and have sailed her from the East Coast to the Leeward Islands every year
since 2006. This year I will depart from Saint Maarten on may 4th. The passage
usually takes 10 days. I need one maybe two crew to join me and one or two
others on this passage (total of four). I pay all expenses while on-board and
will consider air fare for qualified crew. Please email me at: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Mid May
Tortola
BVI – Bermuda – Newport. Boat owners xxxxxxxxx is looking for a couple
of crew to sail back from the Caribbean departing the middle of May. xxxxxxxx
has a Warwick Cardinal 46 that he has owned since 1992. He has been sailing for
forty years and has done the Bermuda One-Two race ten times. The boats is all
set up with a monitor windvane and all the safety equipment to participate in
the race and to make the passage. He is looking for crew that have some
experience and can stand a solo watch at night. The trip is free with all
onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat. Last year
jack had a few days wait in Bermuda (like many people did), so even through the
trip should take only about 11 or 12 days, you should have the time just in
case there is a wait in Bermuda again this year. If interested please e-mail
Jack at xxxxxxxxxxxxv
OPO e-mail # 12-57
June 15th
Miami to Newport - OPO
members and pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for 2-3
semi-experienced and fit crew to help sail his 1993 Tartan 46 from Miami to
Newport departing June 15. This is Dennis’s 8th year doing a Miami-Newport
round trip with OPO crew, and he has also done a NARC rally round trip to St.
Maarten with OPO. He plans to depart Miami June 15, arrive Newport June 22.
This is usually an easy, warm weather trip: ride the gulf stream at 9-10 kts in
warm beam reaches 4 days to Hatteras, then a straight 2 or 2 1/2 day shot to
Newport. We should arrive on June 22 and you can plan a return anytime June 23 or
later. You are also welcome to stay over the weekend on Air Born and watch the
start of the America’s Cup world series event – seexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx2011-2012-world-series/Newport-USA/About/ ). All on board expenses are covered; crew has to provide
own transportation to/from the boat.
Dennis has a 50T USCG license,
does some day chartering in Miami and Newport (see: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxwww.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxn.com) and lives in New York City. He has owned the boat for 12
years and it is in top condition, full electronics, and full safety gear for
offshore trips. Please reply by email to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
v
OPO E-Mail # 12-83
Bermuda to Newport
xxxxxxxxxxxxx would like 2 crew to join him on his trip from
Bermuda to Newport. He would like to
leave on Sunday, June 17th.
The boat is a 47’ ketch. xxxxxxxx
is in St. George’s Harbor. The trip
should take 5-6 days. If interested in this short notice opportunity contact xxxxxxx
by e-mail at xxxxxxxxxx@aol.com.
This Tuesday July 17th
Southport CT to Newport RI – Paid skipper
Wayne is looking for one or two crew that would like to join him for an apx 12
hour trip on a J-109 (35 feet) from Pequot Yacht Club in Southport Ct to Sail
Newport in Newport for the J-109 North American Regatta. Wayne can be reached
at xxxxxxx or home xxxxxxxxxx or e-mail xxxxxxxxx@charter.net
if you would like to join him for the trip up. It should be a very nice sail
up.v
OPO e-mail # 12-69
June 1st
Ft. Lauderdale to Newport – xxxxxxxxx is
looking for one or two more crew to sail with him aboard his Hylas 70 from Ft.
Lauderdale to Newport RI. He had two OPO members aboard in the ARC Rally last
fall and they did an excellent job. The trip is free with all onboard expenses
included. Nelson adds, he “will contribute at least partially to cost of
airfare given the short notice.”
The rest of the crew:
“Aboard will be
Captain xxxxxxxxx with a 200 Ton License who has captained up to 110 ft yachts
and his partner xxxxxxxxxx who is competent deckhand and mate and more than
competent in the galley. They are both in early thirties, intelligent, clean
living, and fun people. First mate is a past captain ofxxxxxxxx, xxxxxxxx, early
sixties (Also a new OPO skipper),
with dozens of such trips under his belt. We are a safety conscious vessel and
limit alcohol to a single "sundowner" each day.
xxxxxxxxxxxxx is a 2010 Hylas 70, fully equipped with (3) satellite phones,
watermaker, Air Conditioning, Satellite TV, and all equipment to be fully SOLAS
compliant.”
If interested, please e-mail xxxxxxxxx
at xxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
OPO E-Mail # 12-63
Nanny Cay, BVI to Newport, RI - OPO Skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx would like one more crew to sail
with him aboard xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, a Swan 48. xxxx writes:
“xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Swan 48, will be
heading North from Nanny Cay, BVI to Newport, RI., and I will need 1 crew for
this passage.
I will be moving all our racing sails
North and space will be limited.
Potential crew should arrive BVI on May
23rd for a departure on May 24th.
Crew should be able to stand a solo watch,
and make all the necessary adjustments needed to sail the boat.
Possible stop in Bermuda depending on
weather.
Please have crew contact me @xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@aol.com
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”
2nd Leg May 20th
Chesapeake to Newport – xxxxxxxxx plans to complete the passage to Newport in a
2nd leg May20th. This will only be a two or three day passage at
most. I imagine crew can stay aboard for both legs or plan to depart after
clearing customs. If interested and for more information please contact xxxxxx
at xxxxxxxxxxx
OPO E-Mail # 13-36
This just came in from xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Nassau
to Newport - I just had a cancellation of a critical crew
member for our trip back to Newport from Nassau. xxxxxxxxx is a 2002 Valiant
42, and we have done this trip several times. We have spent the last 2 seasons
in the Caribbean, and now have worked our way up to the Bahamas via the DR.
I need a real good, all-around sailor, offshore experienced. The trip is just
over 1,000nm and should take 7 or 8 days. I have another crew who is a fine
guy, but would like a second crew (three with me) just for the ease of the
trip.
The target date for departure is 29 May, so I am asking crew to arrive by the
28th in Nassau.
Potential crew can contact me on our shipboard email: xxxxxxxxx
Thanks for your help.
Rick xxxxxxxxx
S/V xxxxxxxxxx
Clarence Town, Long Island, Bahamasv
May 1st
2) SW Harbor Maine to Newport RI – I also have one crew for this passage, but
one or two more can join me for this passage on a Sabre 38 from Maine to the
Hinckley yard in Middletown, just north of Newport. I will drive up again and
can pick crew up or meet in Newport or Maine. This will take about two days
including travel and is also free.
If interested in either
trip please e-mail me and I can e-mail back tomorrow night or will call you
Tuesday night when I am back in the states if I get home not too late.v
OPO e-mail 13-47
June 8th
Annapolis MD to
Newport RI – I just had a call today to sail a J-109 from Annapolis to
Newport RI. I would like to take three crew with me. I plan to drive to
Annapolis from Huntington NY early Saturday morning and depart right away for
this 3 day non-stop trip. We will sail up Chesapeake Bay, through the C & D
Canal, down Delaware Bay and then offshore to Newport. This is a race boat with
no auto-pilot, but the J-109 is a fun performance boat to sail. I will be
offshore sailing the next three days, but will respond to crew that wish to
join me on Friday night in-between deliveries. If you would like to join me
please e-mail and I will get back to you Friday night. The trip is free and you
can drive down with me or meet me in Annapolis. Best regards, Hank OPOv
OPO e-mail # 13-25
April 20th
West
Palm Beach Florida to Newport –
Pro skipper and full time skipper xxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for one more crew to
sail a Swan 51(51?,53?, I forget) north.
I know xxxxx and he is the full time captain aboard. He is a youngish skipper
((30?) so is seeking a youngish crew, but I would contact him no matter your
age. We do not have a lot of young members.
Hank
Here is what he e-mailed us.
“Subject:
Delivery Crew Needed
Detailed Information: Hey Hank,How are you? Hope all is well with you.
I'm bring xxxxxxxxx up from West Palm Beach to Port Washington, NY. Will stay
in Port Wash for a night and then will sail up to Newport, RI. I plan on
leaving West Palm on the 20th of April, arriving in Port Washington on the 26th
and arriving in Newport by the 28th at the latest. I am looking for another
crew member, either male or female, to assist with the delivery North. I am
willing to pay for some or all of the travel costs. Someone who is younger and
who is easygoing would be best. He or she can reach me via cell or email as
listed below. How do I go about doing this? Let me know what else you need from
me. I really appreciate the help! Very Best, xxxxxxxxxxxxxx His e-mail is xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxv
OPO e-mail # 13-08
March 20th
British Virgin Islands
to Nice France – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxx is
looking for two experienced crew to sail a Leopard 46’ cat from the BVI to Nice
France departing March 20th. Crew need to be able to stand a solo
watch and have five or six weeks for the delivery. xxxxxxxx plans to stop in
the Azores and Gibraltar. This is a free trip with all onboard expenses covered
plus $500 towards travel provided. There is also an opportunity for one other
inexperienced crew who would have the same accommodations, learn offshore
passage-making, share a watch, and enjoy the trip for free providing they cover
their own flight expenses. Each crew will have their own cabin and head. For
more information please e-mail xxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxx Include a resume when you respond.
v
On or about MARCH 20
Tortola, BVI to Nice,
France – Captain xxxxxxalso has a
Moorings 4600 going from the BVI base to do the Summer Charter season in The
Med. He is looking for 2-3 crew who will
have their own cabin and en-suite head. Trip should take 5-6 weeks with stops
in Horta, Azores and Gibraltar. Trip is free with onboard expenses. In addition
xxxxxe is offering $250 per person towards
travel. This is a longer trip so make sure you can get along with people for a
few weeks. Captain xxxxxxx requires crew that can stand solo night watches and
can also take good care of the boat and their cabins as these are charter
boats. The boat will be returning in the Fall. Reply: xxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com.
OPO e-mail # 12-127
Sunday October 14th
Warren RI to Norfolk Virginia – I am
looking for one more crew to join me on a delivery from Warren RI to Norfolk Virginia on a very nice Freedom
35. I have moved the boat before and the owner will meet us in Warren to pick
up the boat on Sunday October 14th. The trip will take about 4 days
with travel. I plan to rent a car in Norfolk and drive home or if crew do not
need a ride I may fly home. If interested please e-mail and I will call you
right away. I am off on a delivery tomorrow, but I will be in cell phone range
and Cathy can give me your number.
Thanks,
Hank
OPO
OPO
E-Mail # 12-65
This short notice opportunity just
came in from Capt. xxxxxxxxxx
Ft. Lauderdale to Norfolk, Va. -“I own a J42 and need a couple of crew to help deliver my boat from
Ft Lauderdale to Norfolk, Va. The trip should take about 6 days. The boat is
equiped for offshore sailing with chartplotters, radar, autohelm, EPIRP, and a
solas liferaft. I would like to leave as soon as possible (May 20th) and would
be willing to help with reasonable transportation expenses to and from the
boat. All meals on board are included. Call at xxxxxxxxxxxxx or e mail rxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Capt xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-66
Short Notice (About May 26th or 27th)
Tortola BVI to Chesapeake Bay – Bill and
Linda Knowles are the organizers for the Salty Dog Rally. They have a very nice
and fast Jeanuea 54 that is in great shape. They have made this passage many
times before. They had OPO crew (Father and daughter) lined up, but they had to
turn back to get their auto-pilot fixed, and the crew ran out of time. They would
like to depart at the end of this week, but are in no rush and can accommodate
crew if need be. Since they organize the rally we would really like to help
them find one or two crew. They do have a small dog aboard who has also made
the trip many times before. If interested please e-mail Linda and Bill ASAP atxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Linda
e-mailed “It won't be until at least the end of the week and we will speak to
Chris Parker about weather and leave with a good weather window. We can be flexible.
Also, the OPO crew found $150 fares from St. Thomas to La Guardia. I think all
the good has probably crewed already, but please give it a try. With these
early named storms, I would really feel better with crew. Make sure time is not
an issue. They have put us in a very bad situation and I am so stressed. And
they did not even say I'm sorry. All excuses about xxx getting a new job, tax
problems and Mommy xxx so stressed.
Thanks, Linda”
v
OPO e-mail # 12-54
May 15th.
Here is a good example for the
proverb “The shoemaker needs a new pair of shoes.”
Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, BVI to the
Chesapeake - Linda and Bill Knowles run
the Salty Dog Rally. They have told all their rally boat owners to contact us
for crew. Several did get crew and none seem to be left for Bill and Linda.
They plan to depart May 15th but would like crew to show up a couple of days
before departure. The trip should take about ten days, but allow extra time
just in case of weather delays. Bill and Linda have a very nice well equipped
Jeaneau 54. They have made this trip many times. They also have a dog. They are
still looking for one or two crew that will join them for the rally. The trip
is free with all onboard expenses included, you just need to get to and from
the boat. Experience the rally from the command center and meet a lot of new
people, than please e-mail Linda xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
It would be nice if we could get a
couple of OPO members to help Bill and Linda. Please e-mail me before Monday if
you want to know more. I have met them in the Caribbean.
v
OPO E-Mail # 12-62
Fort Lauderdale to the Chesapeake
Captain xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for 2 crew to sail
with him aboard the Hylas 70 Magnetic Sky.
xxxxxxxxxxxx plans to leave on or about May 20th for the 5-6
day trip. He is able to drop crew off
in Norfolk, Va. or Annapolis, Md.
whichever would be best. Crew are
responsible for their transportation to and from the boat. Contact xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx by e-mail
at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com.
OPO E-Mail # 12-131
Newport to Norfolk, Va. Valiant 40
This opportunity just came in from xxxxxxxxxx
I am looking for at least one experienced crew
member, and no more than two. (I will skipper, and I have one experienced guy
lined up.)
Departure from Newport RI, Friday Nov 16 -- or as
soon thereafter as weather allows. Bound for Norfolk, VA the outside route,
approx 450 miles, which could take 3-5 days, depending ..... No stops are planned.
My email is xxxxxxxxxx (Best way to reach me.) My cell is xxxxxxxxx. (Don't leave
messages on the cell phone! Calls that get through are fine, but messages often
sit on a server for days or weeks.)
Boat is a 1992 Valiant 40. She is in excellent
shape, and has had many upgrades summer of 2012, including new lifelines, new
running rigging, new Westerbeke engine, new canvas work, new Lewmar hatches,
new Revere 6-person Elite offshore raft, new EPIRB etc. The boat has VHF, SSB,
and an Iridium Sat phone.
I am licensed by the USCG -- Master Motor, Steam
and Aux Sail of not more than 200 gross tons on all oceans; Mate of not more
than 500 gross tons. As a young man I ran big commercial schooners for a
decade. Then my wife and I had a classic 36 foot wooden yawl for 14 years,
logging 750 days in the Gulf of Maine, summers only. We have owned the Valiant
40 for 6 months, and I delivered the boat from Stuart FL to Maine earlier this
summer.
We plan to pay crew transportation to Newport and
from Norfolk.
OPO e-mail # 13-38
May 17th
St.
Maarten to Norfolk VA –
xxxxxxx is looking for two or three crew to help sail an Oyster 62 from the
Caribbean north in a couple of weeks. xxxxxxe-mailed us yesterday to remind us
that he got crew from us last fall and that he may make a stop in the BVI along
the way. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to
get to and from the boat. xxxxxxxxxx says the trip should take until about May
26th. xxxxxxx e-mailed:
“I was in contact with you back in
September and you helped me find a crew for delivery from Newport to St Lucia.
I am headed back north again around the 17th of May and I am once again in need
of crew.
I need 2 or 3 others for a sail from
St Martin to Norfolk, it will be a straight shot, with a possible stop in the
BVI (I am still sorting that out) should be in Norfolk by 25-26th of may.
Obviously weather dependent.
As before I will pay onboard costs
but crew will need to get themselves to and from the boat (an oyster 62). Do
you have people who would be interested in this passage?”
Thanks
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
SV xxxxxxxxx
If interested please e-mail xxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.comv
OPO e-mail # 12-100
September 13th
Ft. Lauderdale FL to Norfolk Virginia – Pro delivery skipper Jim Rogas is looking for
one more crew for the following delivery. Jim has gotten crew from us several
times and is a very good a competent skipper. Crew need to arrive in Ft.
Lauderdale September 13th for departure the 15th. The
trip will take about a week, a little longer of weather dictates going inside
the ICW. Jim figures, including a day cleanup up at the other end, to be done
by September 24th. There will be a total of three crew with the owner,
Jim and yourself. Jim wants only an experienced crew since you will be sailing
lone night watches. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included you Jim
will pay $300 towards your transportation. Contact Jim and send resume to captain
at jim0123r@gmail.com.v
OPO e-mail # 13-41
June 19th
Rock Hall, MD to Northeast Harbor, ME --Boat owner xxxxxxxx is looking for two crew
to help him sail his well equipped J/42, RAVEN, from Maryland to Maine
beginning on June 20 (crew will need to be aboard on June 19th for
early departure on the 20th). Alex has gotten crew from OPO in the
past and it has worked out well. The trip will take 5-6 days. All onboard
expenses will be covered. Note: RAVEN is a non smoking vessel. Any interested
OPO members should contact xxxxx at 610-xxxxxxxxxx or xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx v
OPO e-mail # 12-75
About June 1st
St. Maarten to New York City – Narc Rally
participant and boat owner Normxxxxxxxxx is looking for one or two crew to help
sail his Amel 53 “Txxxxxxxxxxx” from St. Maarten to New York City. The trip
should take about 10 days.He had crew lined up, but one dropped out and the
other had to go to the hospital. Norm is a very good skipper and nice guy. If
you are ready on short notice and have some offshore experience you can e-mail
norm. I just got the e-mail this morning that he sent last night and I
e-emailed him that it might be tough to get crew on such short notice without
some help with travel. He did not give me a telephone number, but I would think
he would offer some help towards airfare so you can ask him when you e-mail him
at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.comv
OPO e-mail # 13-29
May 6th
St.
Maarten to Oslo Norway – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxx
has two deliveries back to back. Here is info on the first that he just sent
in. xxxxxxxxxxxxis a very good (even great) skipper, whom I have known since
1992.
“First: departing May 6
from St. Maartin, destination Oslo, Norway. I have a Beneteau Sense 50 sloop.
The boat is a 2011 model, so quite like new. It has high quality navigation and
safety gear.
I seek two or three avid
and capable offshore sailors. The desired skill set hopefully will include
reefing at the mast, stand watch alone, sail wind angles, teamwork,
compatibility, and able to tie appropriate knots.
The trip is in two legs
first SXM to Horta, Azores, approx 2700NM. After a couple days rest we sail on
for Oslo, through the English Channel. The trip will be challenging and
complex. The boat is sound and not too slow. Should be comfortable, considering
the variable weather we will encounter. v
OPO e-mail # 13-16
April 28th
Virgin Gorda BVI to
Oxford MD - Boat owner xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
is looking for two crew to help sail his Swan 46 from the Bitter End Resort on
Virgin Gorda to the Eastern Shore of MD. This is a very nice well equipped boat
that I have sailed south before when Chuck did not have time. There will be
other crew so a total of 5 crew. The trip is free with all onboard expenses
included, but you need to get to and from the boat. Crew should fly to BVI
April 28th for departure the 29th. The passage should take about ten days with
no stop in Bermuda. If interested please
e-mail xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxv
OPO e-mail # 13-28
1 ) April 26th
SW Harbor Maine to Oyster Bay NY – I have some crew, but can take one or two
more for a delivery from the Hinckley Yard in Maine to Oyster Bay NY. It is a
beautiful Sparkman & Steven 51. The plan is to drive up the night of the 26th
to be there in the morning and depart late morning. The trip will take about 3
days including the drive up. Crew can meet me in Oyster Bay with their cars so
they can get home, or drive up with me. I will be back Wednesday and will give
you a call to finalize logistics. The trip is free and you can drive up with me
or I can pick you up along the way.v
4) Paid Position – Captain xxxxxxxxxx is looking for a mate/cook (Male or
female) for one week to 10-day charters this summer. The boat is a very well
kept 55 foot custom Cat. She is based in Mystic CT, but the charters are in the
tri-state and New England area. There are at least two charters this June and
early July so you would spend some time on the boat and some time at home. You
can see the boat at xxxxxxxx’s web site which is xxxxxxxx You
should be ready to meet Bob and the boat this May and plan to get oriented and
set up in time for charter this early June. If interested please e-mail xxxxxx
at xxxxxxxxxxxx
Pay commensurate with experience.
OPO E-Mail #12-76
Curacao to Panama
This notice just came in from Capt. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
and I am sending it out in his words.
I am sailing xxxxxxxxxxxx, a Hans
Christian 43T, a heavy displacement cutter. We will be arriving in Curacao on
or about June 13th. I return to the U.S. on the 15th and back to Curacao on the
26th of June. I plan to spend some time in Curacao attending to the needs of
the boat, including new refrigeration, then departing for the coast of Columbia
and Panama on or around the 15th of July.
I am seeking one competent crew who
is willing and able to share the costs of fuel, food, dockage. I would be
pleased to have female crew, but that is not a requirement.
It is likely that we will take a
month or so to cruise to Aruba, along the Columbian coast, and the Panama
coast, including the San Blas islands. However, crew could disembark in
Columbia, or in Panama at major ports at their choice of timing.
If additional information about me
and the boat is desired, it is available at our web site: xxxx www.xxxxxxxxxxxxx.com.
Thanks for your help with this,
xxxxxx
Capt. x
OPO E-Mail # 13- 01
Bahamas to Port Canaveral, Florida
Happy New Year.
xxxxxx is
seeking 2 crew to sail with him on his Endeavor 37 from Marsh Harbor, Abaco to
Port Canaveral, Fl. He would like to
leave in 2 weeks or less. The trip
should take about 3 days. Crew are
responsible for their transportation to and from the boat. Contact xxxxxxxxby e-mail at xxxxxxxx or by phone at xxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 13-05
About March 1st
Port Fuchon, LA USA to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Africa - xxxxxxxxxxxxx has been
delivering boats for many years with OPO crew. His recent niche has been
delivering oilfield supply ships for the old fields in Africa. This is not his
first trip making this passage and this one is not 100% sure yet, as he
explains, “once they happen they usually only have two or three weeks to get
going.” I told him I would send out the notice for him since this is a paying
gig and might be of interest to a small sub-group of OPO members. He e-mailed
us over the weekend the following information. If qualified and interested
please e-mail xxxxxxxxxxxxx at the address included.
“ I have a possible 120’ OSV to take
from Port Fuchon, LA to Port Harcourt, Nigeria on or about end of
February/beginning of March. I will need a licensed engineer (100GT should be
enough), a mate and a deckhand. This is a paid delivery. Pay includes travel to
and from the boat and daily pay is commensurate with experience and
certifications. Please have individuals email me at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with a brief sail resume if interested and available. Expect the
departure to slip some and allow 45 days for the delivery; may take less or
more depending upon maintenance and weather delays.”
OPO e-mail # 13-46
June 9th
Hampton Virginia to
Port Washington NY – OPO members and boat owner xxxxxxxxxx is looking for
two crew (a couple would work well) to join him on his beautiful Oyster 56. He
is in no rush and will take 4 or 5 days to make the trip. Crew can arrive a day
or two early. I have sailed with xxxxxxx and he is a great guy and he has been
cruising for the last couple of years so knows his boat very well. The trip is
free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the
boat and have money for meals ashore if you stop. xxxxxxxxx asks that crew can
stand a solo watch if needed. If
interested please e-mail or call xxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxx,email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.comv
OPO e-mail # 12-122
Short Notice.
Depart Tuesday Morning October 9th
Annapolis MD to Portsmouth New Hampshire –
I am looking for one or two crew to join me in delivering an old but very well
restored Ericson 32. The owner and his wife will be joining the boat somewhere
on Long Island Sound Friday morning. One crew can stay all the way to New
Hampshire, the other crew can get off where we stop along the CT Coast on
Friday morning. The crew going all the way will return with me in a rental car.
I will pay for the other crew to take a rental car home so transportation is
included back home.
If you think you have three days or five days and want to
join me, please call my cell number at 631-xxxxxxxx.* I will be driving to
Annapolis for the Boat Show and to look at this boat on Thursday while I am
down there. If I do not answer the phone, I will call you right back.
I plan to drive down to the boat late Monday Night of very
early Tuesday morning so we can depart about 8:30 am to get a full day in.
Hank Schmitt
OPO
Please note that my cell phone number is not the best
way to get me and leave a message normally. Sometimes I might go days without
checking the cell phone if I am in the office and not away. The office number
is always best xxxxxxx. My point is do not leave a phone message on my cell
phone and expect me to respond unless I tell you I will be like nowJ.
Thanks.
OPO e-mail # 12-140
Nov 28
Roatan, Honduras to Provodencialis,
Turks and Caicos – Pro skipper and
NARC Skipper (xxxxxx is sailing a Swan 48 south in the rally with two OPO
members) is looking for two or three crew to sail from Honduras to the Turks
and Caicos islands just SE of the Bahamas. The boat is a very well equipped and
proven Leopard 46 sailing catamaran. The voyage is 800 NM across the southern
Caribbean, mostly upwind, possible short fueling stop in Cayman or Jamaica.
xxxxxxx describes his perfect crew as having “Qualities like awareness,
lucidity, honesty, and enthusiasm are required. Skills such as cooking,
sailing, fish filleting, and cleaning are a bonus to all. Passport required.”
The trip should take about 7
or 8 days.
xxxxxxxxxxis waiting on Sandy here in Newport with us so will be able to answer
e-mails and phone calls until at least Thursday so you can reach him this week.
After that he will be offshore for 8 or 10 days so you will not be able to be
in touch. I will be sending everyone our spot tracker info in the Nov 1st
Notice so you can follow our progress south after the storm. Please do contact xxxxxxxxbefore
he goes offshore if you are looking for a passage on a nice cat.
Capt. xxxxxxxxx
(954) xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
April 22nd
March
harbor Abacos Bahamas to Rhode Island with a crew change in NC - OPO members and boat owners xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking
for crew to help sail his very, very nice and nearly new Outbound 46 home.He
e-mails
"New Outbound 46 departing April 22 from Marsh Harbor, Abacos to NC or VA
for a crew change, then on to RI for arrival around May 1. Looking for one crew
for first leg and one or two for the second, for a total of 4 on each leg. Only
other stops would be to reel in a stern fishing yo-yo and help land the big
one! All food and on board expenses covered."
For more information please e-mail xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxat xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
v
May
15th
Nanny Cay, Tortola to Rhode Island -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
is seeking 2 crew members to sail with him aboard his Cabo Rico 42, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
from Nanny Cay, Tortola to Bermuda and then on to Rhode Island. He plans to leave on May 15th. The trip to Bermuda should take about 7 days
and then about 5 days more to Rhode Island.
Crew are responsible for their transportation to and from the boat with
onboard expenses covered. If interested
you can contact xxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or by e-mail at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx v
OPO e-mail # 102
Tuesday or Wednesday September 18th
or 19th
Annapolis MD to American Yacht Club Rye NY – I will be delivering a J 109 (35 feet) from Annapolis to Long Island
Sound for the American Yacht Club Fall series and then back after the regatta.
I am looking for two or three crew for each leg. The trip will take about two
days of sailing and figure a half day for travel and getting the boat ready. I
plan to drive down early Wednesday morning September 19th and depart
that morning so we are in NY by Friday afternoon. After checking weather on
Monday we may leave on Tuesday instead of Wednesday since we want some leeway.
I can meet crew in Rye NY to drive down with me or I can pick you up along the
way. Both trips are free and the owner pays for the car, but he does not pay
for food so we bring what we want are shop together. If interested please call
or e-mail me and we will set things up.v
FEBRUARY 6 !!!
Charleston, SC - San
Juan, Puerto Rico - Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxx is looking for
one more crew to deliver a brand new Beneteau Sense 50 from the factory. xxxxxxx
is looking for an experienced crew who can stand a night watch by themselves.
That is why he is also paying return airfare as well as all boat expenses. xxxxxx
figures the trip will take about one week. If interested please contact Dxxxxx
at xxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
OPO E-Mail # 12-142
Cape Canaveral, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico
xxxxxxxxxx is looking for one more crew member to sail
aboard his Endeavor 37 Luna Si from Cape Canaveral, Florida to San Juan Puerto
Rico. This non-stop sail will take 10 to
12 days. He would like to leave in the
next 10 days (by Nov. 24-25) The boat is
equipped with radar, short wave radio, e-pirb etc. Crew is responsible for their transportation
to and from the boat with onboard expenses covered. Contact xxxxxpreferably by phone xxxxxxxxxxxx
or by e-mail at xxxxxxxxxxxxx@aol.com.
OPO –mail # 13-20
June 10th
Cape Cod - Halifax - Scotland, UK
via either Azores or St. John, NF. May stop in Iceland and Faeroes if
weather permits/dictates a more northerly route. Boat Owner xxxxxxxxxxt x is
looking for experienced crew for a long passage to Scotland and beyond. You
should be able to stand a solo watch. The boat is a semi-custom Van de Stadt
design, Samoa 47 (The same boat that xxxxxxx and xxxxxxxxxxxxx sail).
She
is a 1993-94 with major refits in 2005, 2009, minor in 2011, repower and rewire
in 2013. So the boat is in great shape with all the necasarry equipment. Expect
the trip to take at least 4-6 weeks. Scott says the crew can stay longer if
things work out well. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included, but
if things work out well and you stay you may think about wanting to chip in for
food while in Europe.
For a long passage like this you may
want to pre-visit and the boat. If interested please e-mail xxxxxxxxxxx
at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The crew will depart once you reach your
destination. They could hang around a
few weeks in Scotland provided everyone is getting along after the trans
Atlantic passage.
June 22nd
Newport to Southport CT – I will be making
the return trip meeting the boat on Sunday July 22nd at 3:00 pm at
Sail Newport in Newport RI. I will have a car in Newport and may be able to
meet you to pick you up. I plan to leave that evening and take a train back to
the car in Newport on Monday morning July 23rd and then I am driving
back to NY. If you would like to join me for the return trip, please e-mail or
call me at the office 631-423-4988.
1st Week in
June
Second trip is from Bristol,
Rhode Island, to St. John, US Virgin Islands on a Hinckley 59 sloop.
Plan to depart first week in June. The trip is 1500NM, should take 10 days, all
up, possibly including a brief stop in Bermuda.
The owner will be on
board for the voyage, so I seek 2 more good sailors, compatible and energetic
about sailing and teamwork on board. The boat is a beautiful yacht, with
excellent sailing qualities, seaworthy and lovable.
If interested please
e-mail or callxxxxx at
+xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxmv
OPO e-mail # 12-108
December 7th
Curacao to St. Thomas USVI – Long Time OPO member members, boat owner and delivery skipper
xxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for crew for his boat. xxxxx has gotten crew from OPO
for several passages over the years and it always works out well. xxxxxxx is a
very nice and capable skipper and this is a nice big boat. xxxxxxxxxxxxe-mails
and I quote:
“I’m planning the return xxxxxxxxxfrom
Curacao, NA to St Thomas in the middle of December. As you know, xxxxxxxxxx is
a 65 foot heavy displacement New Zealand built pilot house offshore Ketch. Photos
and more information are available on the website xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
I’m looking for 2 OPO crew for the trip
who can arrive in Curacao on the 7th or 8th of December
and depart St Thomas on or about the 19th or 20th of
December. I’ll be in Curacao two weeks before departure doing some stripping
and varnishing, and the usual trip prep. Anyone wishing to extend on the front
end and/or who has not visited Curacao could come early.
I’ve done this trip a several times before.
The overall plan is to motor East until we are just East and North of Margarita
and then sail across the Caribbean directly to St Thomas. The weather and sea
state make a huge difference as to how much distance East we can make each day.
In the past we have stopped in Klein Curacao and the Venezuelan off islands of
the Aves and the Roques. I may add Blanquilla this year if we are making good
time. Stopping in Margarita is no longer a good idea, unfortunately, and, aside
from the safety factors, this would add a few days to the trip. The prettiest
(and safest) of the Venezuelan off islands are the ones listed above.
The trip is about 300 miles motoring
East stopping along the way overnight. After turning North, it is typically a
nice close reach of about 380 miles to St Thomas. We will check in at St
Thomas, with St John as a backup. I am planning on the entire trip taking 8-9
days depending on stops and weather. This should allow those flying out of St
Thomas to leave on the 19th with pretty good certainty, the 18th
possibly.
You will have a Christmas tan. Onboard
expenses will be covered; shore expenses and travel expenses are the
responsibility of the individual crewmember. Because the airport in Curacao is
a bit remote, I may be able to arrange transportation to the boat anchored in
Spanish Waters.”
Please email me initially and tell me a
bit about yourself. Please include your phone number. Please e-mail xxxxxxxxxat
for more information. xxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 13-45
June 5th
59 from Bristol RI to St.
John. USVI. – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxxx had a crew cancel on
this great passage opportunity to sail a Hinckley 59 from RI to St. John. I
have known xxxxxxxx since 1992 and he is a great guy and skipper. He asks that
you call him on this since it is short notice. He is looking for a crew that
can stand a watch. xxxxxxxxxxx e-mails more:
I have had a crew member back out of this trip, so I am in need of one
more good sailor who can stand solo night watch, work reefs at the mast, and
participate in the cooking and cleaning, a good and compatible team player.
The trip is on a Hinckley We plan to depart June 5 with a possible stop
in BDA . The whole trip should take no more that 12 days. The owner will be
aboard. The boat is older, but well cared for with many recent upgrades. The
voyage should be pleasant with variable, but no severe weather.
All on board expenses are covered, but the crew will need to get to and
from the boat, as usual OPO.
Capt. xxxxxxxxxxx
+1 xxxxxxxxxxxxx
email: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Skype: xxxxxxxxxxxv
OPO e-mail # 13-27
April 24th
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to Ft.
Lauderdale – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for
2 crew for a very nice delivery of a 2010 Leopard 46 Cat. This is a downwind
sail and should only take about 5 or 6 days ending on April 30th.
Richard has gotten crew from us several times before and he is a busy delivery
skipper. Some experience is requested. Expenses onboard will be paid as well as
a plane ticket allowance or $200.00 per person. A little bit of offshore
experience is needed.
Inquiries can be sent to
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com or Tel: xxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-118
October 25th
Norfolk VA to St. Lucia - Pro Skipper xxxxxxxxx is looking for three crew to sail from Norfolk VA to St. Lucia on an
Oyster 62. xxxxis the full time skipper and has been aboard for 4 months. There
will be one other pro mate aboard for a total of five crew. Ben would like crew to have some experience
and be comfortable on watch short-handed.
Crew would plan to fly in to join the boat in Norfolk VA October 25th
to start looking for a weather window to depart soon after. The trip will take
about nine or ten days, but plan to book a flight home after 12 days which
would be about Tuesday Nov 6th. The trip is free with all onboard food
included, but you need to get to and from the boat. If interested please e-mail
xxxxxxx at xxxxxxxx Send a resume and phone number. There
is a chance xxxxxx may be looking for a crew to join him even earlier from New
York so if you are responding to the offshore leg and also have some time
before you can offer your services and see what happens.
OPO E-Mail # 12-128
November Passage to Saint Martin on
SONG.
This opportunity just came in from xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, a very experienced
Captain.
SONG is a 1973 Bill Tripp designed Hinckley 48 yawl
setup for offshore passage-making. I have owned this boat since 1999, have
lived aboard her in the Mediterranean Sea from 2000 - 2001, and have sailed her
from the East Coast to the Leeward Islands every year since 2006. This year I
will depart from Beaufort North Carolina on November 4. The passage usually
takes 10 days. I need one crew to join me and two others on this passage. I pay
all expenses while on-board and will consider air fare for qualified crew.
Please email me at: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO E-Mail # 12-132
Annapolis or Hampton to St. Maarten
Oyster 49, leaving Annapolis 11/1/12
or Hampton 11/4/12 to St Maarten. Leaving Annapolis on 11/1 to join Salty Dawg
Rally in Hampton. Will leave Hampton on 11/4 or a day or two later when captain
arrives from a delivery. Looking for one crew member to join 3 male crew in
their 40’s and 50’s. The boat has a professional skipper who has skippered
multiple oysters, and has taken this boat down to the Caribbean several times.
The other crew both have bluewater experience. The owner recently purchased the
boat and has the skipper on board to familiarize him with the systems. The boat
has a recent survey with all running and standing rigging inspected. The owner
has had a major refit completed with new navigation electronics, new genoa and
stay sail, watermaker, wind generator, engine overhaul plus a lot of other
items. Crew member must have prior bluewater experience, be easygoing, non-smoker,
and able to stand watch on own. Owner will pay all boat expenses, and provide
food – we have a lot of pre-cooked meals ready to go. Can meet in Annapolis
prior to trip if you are from this area. Crew responsible for getting to
Annapolis or Hampton and back from St Maarten. Contact xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-138
Nov 19th
Nassau Bahamas to St. Maarten – Pro skipper
xxxxxxx is looking for a 4th crew to replace one that dropped
out. (ability to cook (dinners only) a plus
but not necessary. MUST have offshore experience and MUST supply sailing
log/resume & references.
Owner's - not the captain's - termsJ
xxxxxx is a good skipper and has gotten crew from us several
times before.xxxxxxxx is delivering a Hylas 54 from Nassau Bahamas to St.
Maarten in a non-stop passage that will take about 6 to 8 days. Crew should
plan to sow up Nov 19th for departure the 20th, and must
be available until at least Dec 3rd. xxxxxxxx says he is not booking
a return flight until just before they
depart from Nassau. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included,
but you need to get to and from the boat. If interested please e-mail him at xxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com E-mail your resume
and log of past offshore trips. xxxxxx Adds:
Captain:
100-ton professional captain, 36 years experience, 62 years young. Has
done this passage over a dozen times before. Presently skippering this
particular boat through winter/spring 2013...was also the skipper for
winter/spring 2010. Safety and weather conscious, Calm demeanor.
Please send resume and reference contact information to jim0123r
"at" gmail.com. (Don't forget the 'r' in the address...thank you.)
Captain will be collecting applications through November 1 and will
decide November 2. All applicants will get a reply.
Thank you,
Captain xxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-112
October 28th
This is a repeat from the Sept 1st
Notice, but xxxxxxxxx asked that we reprint it since it may have been lost in
the 9 pages of other info. This is a great opportunity for someone that is very
personable, eager to learn and wants to get a great 1st time
offshore passage in. xxxxxxxxxxhas a bigger crew so you will not be responsible
to do a solo watch and he has several repeat crew. There is also a master chef
aboard. This is one I would pick if I were a new member or looking to go
offshore in luxury.
Hank
OPO
Huntington NY to St. Maarten – OPO member and veteran offshore sailor xxxxxxxxxx is looking to take
one more extra crew to join him on his annual passage south on his very well
equipped Amel 53. This will be xxxxxxx28th trip north or south (not
all on this boat). Over the years xxxxxx has put together a crew of mainly
repeat OPO members and is looking to add one more to his annual list of
invitees. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to
get to and from the boat. xxxxxxxx would like the crew to be in Huntington NY
Oct 28th to be ready to depart with the next nice weather window. xxxxxxx
may elect to sail non-stop to St. Maarten so even thought the NARC Rally
departs the same weekend of the weather is ok, we may miss you in Bermuda. I
told xxxxxxxxxxx to expect quite a few inquiries as he told me that he has a
repeat opo member who used to own a restaurant and is the official boat chef.
If interested please e-mail xxxxxxxxat xxxxxxxxxxxxx@optonline.net
November 15th
Westbrook Ct to Sapphire Bay St. Thomas USVI
– This is Captain xxxxxx annual passage south aboard xxxxxx. Crew to meet me at
Pilots Point Marina on Nov 14th and plan to sail direct to St Thomas
on Nov 15th. Although this is a ten day trip crew should plan extra
time for any weather delay or a needed stop in Bermuda for weather or repairs.
The boat is a very comfortable Hylas 66. The trip is free with all onboard expenses
included, but you need to get to and from the boat.
If interested in either trip please e-mail Nick at xxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-123
Oct 27th
Little Creek Virginia
(Bottom of Chesapeake Bay) to St. Thomas USVI
– Swan 53 owners xxxxxxxxx are looking for one more experienced crew to compete
a crew of four taking their boat south this year departing about Oct 26th.
They plan on going non-stop and the trip will take about 8 or 9 days. The trip
is free with all onboard and boat expenses paid for, but you need to get to and
from the boat. In Bxxxxxxxxxxxs own words:
“We are planning on
leaving Little Creek, VA on or about the 26/27th of Oct. We are looking for one
Male crew with some offshore experience and a lot of sailing savvy. Being able
to get along would be best of course. Our Captain is xxxxxxxxxxx and he will
have the final say...but, we'd like to look at anybody interested that you
might know.”
If interested please
contact xxxxxxand xxxxxxxat xxxxxxxx
I have
known xxxxxxxand xxxxxxxxsince we bought Avocation 8 years ago. They have a
great boat that is in the best shape and has all the safety gear. In fact I
should add that they are also looking for a crew that can be very neat all the
time. This is a great opportunity for one more crew. Gold Card membership a
plus.v
OPO e-mail # 12-146
December 15
Annapolis, MD - St Thomas, USVI – Pro Skipper and OPO member xxxxxxxxxx is
looking for 2-3 crew to help deliver a 2011 Fountaine/Pajot Lipari 41delivery
for a charter company. The trip is free
with all on-board expenses covered and a $200 stipend will go towards your
travel expenses for qualified crew. The trip should take 9-10 days, although I
just completed this delivery on a 44' in 8. We will most likely be at sea on
Christmas Day, but you will have the opportunity to spend part of Christmas
week on-island. If interested please e-mail xxxxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
OPO e-mail # 12-135
Early November
Gibraltar –Tenerife –Cape Verde-St. Thomas – Pro skipper xxxxxxxxx from the sailing vessel Anihita sent us the
following e-mail looking for crew. She
is a plush Dynamique 62 footer. They plan to depart the 1st week in
November so this is soon. He did not send a lot of details, but the web site
for the boat is xxxxxxxwww.viewyacht.xxxxxx If you have been waiting for a trans-at you can e-mail xxxxx and ask
more questions. The trip is free and you need to get to and from the boat and I
think he is also looking for crew to chip in a little for better meals. The
owner provides so much money and crew can buy extra food so it is more of a fun
passage than a hard trip.
“My name isxxxxx of the sailing vessel xxxxxx
Time has come for me to return to the Caribbean, (From the Med).
We expect to leave Gibraltar during the
first week of November for a passage to St. Thomas with stops in Tenerife and
possibly Cape Verde.
Looking fore experienced crew.”
If interested please
e-mail xxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-110
Oct 25th
Jamestown RI to St. Thomas USVI – Pro
skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for 3 or 4 “enthusiastic sailors that must
be able to stand solo watch, hand, reef, and steer” to help him sail a very
well equipped Swan 48 from Jamestown RI to St. Thomas USVI. I have known xxxxx since 1992 and he has been
a delivery and full time skipper since well before that. He is super capable
and a nice guy. We have also known the Swan 48 owner for many years and the
boat is in great shape and will be coming out of the Swan Jamestown Boat yard
for the trip. The boat has made the passage north and south the past year. xxxx
would like to depart October 25th so you will need to be in
Jamestown (Across from Newport RI) a day before and the trip should take 9 to
12 days depending on weather and if you need to stop in Bermuda for fuel or to
wait on weather. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included, but you
need to get to and from the boat. If interested please e-mail a resume to Capt.
xxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com Include your phone number as well.
OPO e-mail # 12-123
Oct 27th
Little Creek Virginia (Bottom of Chesapeake Bay) to
St. Thomas USVI – Swan 53 owners xxxxxxxx are looking for
one more experienced crew to compete a crew of four taking their boat south
this year departing about Oct 26th. They plan on going non-stop and
the trip will take about 8 or 9 days. The trip is free with all onboard and
boat expenses paid for, but you need to get to and from the boat. In xxxxxxxxs
own words:
“We are planning on leaving Little Creek,
VA on or about the 26/27th of Oct. We are looking for one Male crew with some
offshore experience and a lot of sailing savvy. Being able to get along would
be best of course. Our Captain is Micah Sauntry and he will have the final
say...but, we'd like to look at anybody interested that you might know.”
If interested please contact xxxxxxxxxxx
at xxxxxxxxxx
I have known xxxxxxxxxxx since we bought Avocation 8 years
ago. They have a great boat that is in the best shape and has all the safety
gear. In fact I should add that they are also looking for a crew that can be
very neat all the time. This is a great opportunity for one more crew. Gold
Card membership a plus.
OPO E-Mail # 12-141
Hank is offshore and the office finally has power after
Hurricane Sandy! Power was down for 2
weeks.
Annapolis, MD - St Thomas, USVI
Captain xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx needs one
more crew for his trip. His notice
follows:
Brand New Fountaine/Pajot 44 Helio Catamaran. 9-10 day sail. 1 more crew needed
for a total of 4. Own cabin. Travel cost assist for qualified crew. All
on-board expenses covered. Sail date Sat Nov. 24/Sun25 weather dependent. Interested crew contact xxxxxxby e-mail. xxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
OPO e-mail # 13-04
20 February 2013
Miami to St. Vincent – Pro skipper and long
time friend xxxxxxxxx is looking for two sailors to help move a new Leopard 44
catamaran from Miami to St. Vincent in the Windward Islands. This will be a new
boat from the Miami Boat Show.
The trip is approximately 1500 NM and will take 10-14 days depending on wind
and fuel. Ideally, xxxxxxxx plans to go non-stop, but fueling or rest stops are
possible in the VI, St. Maartin or any island in the chain. The trip is mostly
upwind, so will likely entail much motoring. But the fishing should be very
good.
We will depart near Feb 20 from MIA-FLL area.
As usual the trip is free with all onboard food and all boat expenses included,
but you need to get to and from the boat. Plan to see the Miami Boat Show and
make the trip right after the show.
If interested please e-mail Capt. Dale Cheek at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 13-17
April
9th
Riverside,
NJ to Staten Island - xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
is looking for 1 crew to sail with him from Riverside NJ to Staten Island,
NY. He wants to leave next Tuesday,
April 9th in the morning. The
trip should take 2-3 days. The boat is a
30 foot O’Day. xxxxxxxx is driving to NJ
from Staten Island and crew would be able to drive with him. Onboard expenses will be covered. If interested contact xxxxxxxxxxxxx
or by e-mail at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-114
October 21st
New York to Tampa Florida – Pro delivery skipper xxxxxxxxxxxxx is looking
for one more crew for the delivery of a 6 month old Lagoon 450 Catamaran that
has already delivered before from France. There will be four crew in total. The trip
should be about 10 days with no planned stops passing around the Florida Keys. The
trip could be all coastal in the event of bad weather. The trip is free with
all onboard expenses covered. Crew are responsible for their own transportation
to and from the boat. Please provide sailing resume and personal bio to Captain
xxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
OPO e-mail # 12-53
May 25th
Newport RI to Toronto Ontario- Pro Skipper Dave xxxxxxxxxxxxxxis looking for three crew for the last
leg of his delivery. The boat is a comfortable new Lagoon 45 Catamaran on a
nice scenic route. This is a free trip
with all on-board expenses covered. (Just get to/from the boat.) In exchange
the crew will help with docklines and keeping the boat ACAP (As Clean As
Possible), since it is a new boat going to a new owner. Plan to spend one
overnight out of Newport, then tied-up every night to Lake Ontario and then
another overnight across the lake. This will include many lockings and require
a modicum of strength. I can get you back to the airport/train/car in Buffalo,
NY if needed. Please e-mail Dave if you
are interested in join him and commit to the entire passage. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
This is a delivery I have on my list
that I have not done yet.
hs
v
OPO e-mail # 12-107
Nov 4th Salty
Dawg Rally
Hampton Roads VA to Tortola BVI – xxxxxxxxxx and his wife are looking for one more crew to sail in the
Salty Dawg Rally departing Nov 4th aboard their Saga 43. They have
had the boat since 2003 and have sailed to and from the Caribbean more than
once so they are experienced sailors and know their boat well. The boat is very
well equipped and has completed several Caribbean 1500’s. They have one other
experienced crew. There will be a total of four crew. xxxxxxxx wife will do
most of the cooking and take care of below and standing an occasional day
watch, so they are looking for one more experienced person to stand a solo
watch at times. The trip is free with
all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat. If
interested please e-mail xxxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-109
Nov 4th
Salty Dog Rally
Hampton Roads VA to Tortola – Boat owner xxxxxxxxx
has joined the Salty Dawg Rally and is looking for one or two crew to join ho
aboard his Caliber 40. The Caliber is a very nice and strong offshore boat. The
Salty Dawg Rally starts Nov 4th or the best weather window after
that. xxxxxxxx expects to be in Tortola by Nov 14 but a long weather delay at
the start could change that. xxxxxxxxxx adds
“My
sailboat xxxxxxxxxx is a Caliber 40 that has made three previous trips down and
back to the Caribbean. I have three crew now and I’m looking to it round out at
four or five (easier for watches). I prefer to have crew that have blue water
sailing experience. I will provide bed, bedding, food and beverages during the
trip and will generally cover all expenses except for transportation to Hampton
and back from BVI. I have all necessary safety gear (life jackets, life
vest/harness, tethers, spray masks, strobes, SafeLinks, etc.). The crew only
needs to bring personal clothing and foul weather gear.”
If interested please
contact xxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxx
Send your resume and
contact information
OPO e-mail # 12-117
Short Notice
Sunday September 30th
Fort Lauderdale to Tortola – Pro skipper Captain xxxxxxxxxxx is looking for two crew to deliver a
new Leopard Catamaran from Ft. Lauderdale to Tortola. xxxxxxxx expects the trip
to take about eight days. The trip is free with all expenses paid including a
return ticket home within reason. xxxxxxxxxx is a new contact for us, but he
was referred to us by a very dear old friend whom I have known since 1976 and
is in the marine business in Fort Lauderdale. I know he would not refer a
skipper to us who was not a very good skipper and a nice guy. xxxxxxxxx does a
lot of deliveries and if we can get crew for him on short notice like this I am
sure he will call us for more passage opportunities in the future. If
interested please contact xxxxxxxxxxat xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
OPO E-Mail # 12-129
Hampton, Va. to Tortola, BVI
This opportunity just came in from xxxxxxxxxxx
Seeking experienced mate for
Caribbean 1500 passage aboard Oyster 46, "xxxxxxxxxxx", from Hampton, VA
to Tortola, BVI. Depart November 4th or first available weather window. Expect
passage to take 8 - 10 days. THALES is fully equipped with all safety gear
including ACR EPIRB, Satphone, AIS, ISO approved life raft, etc. Have two other
crew but mate who I've sailed with the last 6 years cancelled due to family
issues. All costs aboard covered. Will consider paying for flights to Hampton
and from BVI for appropriate experience. Please contact xxxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com.
OPO
E-Mail # 12-130
Miami – St. Martin-
Tortola - Crew needed to help sail the all new Leopard
5800 (58ft) cat from Miami - St Martin - Tortola, BVI on approx. 21 October.
Approximately 12 days up-wind sailing, so can get bumpy! All food provided for
on the trip, crew pay own flight costs to Miami and back from Tortola.
Highly experienced,
long distance skipper, Capt xxxxxxxxxxxx at the helm who brought the boat
across from SA recently. Contact xxxxxxx at: txxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
Early May
Georgetown
Bahamas to Tortola BVI – xxxxxxxxxxx and her husband e-mailed this
morning looking for two crew for this passage. The Hans Christian is a very
nice boat and they are experienced sailors. They are new to using OPO. If
interested please e-mail them at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
and learn more about this opportunity to sail from the Bahamas to the
Caribbean. If you make the trip south with them in early may you may be able to
get on another boat heading north. If you sign aboard, let me know and I will
try and help find a 2nd passage to get you back to the states. They
are also willing to pay $150 per crew to help with your transportation to and
from the boat. Here is what xxxxxe-mailed:
“Hi,
We are looking for 2 crew to help my
husband sail our 38' Hans Christian sailboat from Georgetown, Bahamas to
Tortolla, BVI via the offshore route in early May. We have some flexibility in
dates, but our aiming for the first two weeks of the month. We are looking for
crew with some experience, as this is a 7 day passage. We will also require
references.
My husband is 50 ton USCG licensed
captain and professional sailing instructor. All required safety equipment is
on board.
Thank you so much for your help,
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”v
Hampton Roads VA to Tortola BVI –We received the following e-mail from OPO member xxxxxxxxwho is
looking for crew for the Salty Dawg Rally. He may also be looking for crew for
part of his tip down from Canada starting Sept 20th so this would be
a good time to meet and see the boat before sailing offshore in November. It
would also help you to sign aboard for the more popular offshore trip if you
can help with the former and meet up before hand.
He e-mails: “I have registered for
the Salty Dawg Rally and look forward to joining in for the trip to Tortola.
Please send a request for crew out at your earliest convenience.
I have a Beneteau 352 with
autopilot/generator/chart plotter/AIS.
I am looking for two additional crew to make a total of three
on board for the passage. Non-smokers only please.
I will be departing around the 20th
of Sept for a cruise from Toronto area to Norfolk via NYC.
At this point I have various crew for
that portion of the trip but that could change so if anyone is available for
the leg from NYC to Hampton (cruising) please indicate so in your reply.”
If interested please e-mail xxxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxx
I am just back from the NARC Rally.
OPO was not open for business due to Sandy as Cathy had no power for 12 days.
Time to put OPO in the “cloud” so we can access the address book remotely in
the future. Here is the most recent OPO Notice.
OPO e-mail # 12-144
27 November 2012
Delays due to "Sandy" and
"Athena" I have pushed this current delivery departure back... . This
rescheduling has forced a crew member to
drop out for this delivery
I would like to post for a
replacement...thank you.
Nassau-Tortola – Pro skipper xxxxxx
is looking for one more crew to help sail a Hylas 54 from Nassau Bahamas to
Tortola BVI. There will be 4 crew in total. Jim e-mails:
Boat: Hylas 54, 4 yrs old and fully
found and functional
Plan: Straight offshore run to
Tortola
Dates: arrive Nassau Nov 27,
estimated arrival Dec 5-10, depending upon weather
Professional captain, 36 years
experience, numerous trips on this route, safety conscious, easy-going
Terms: food provided underway but not
in port, no per diem, no airfares (sorry...owner's terms, not the captain's)
Crew applicants MUST have offshore
experience, must provide references, and must have 11/27-12/10 free.
Crew should reply with resume/sailing
log/references to captain at xxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
Captain is currently on another
passage and will be back on land Nov 18-19. All applicants will be contacted at
that time.
1st week in July
Abaco Bahamas to
Tortola BVI – xxxxxxxxat the “xxxxxxxxxx Company” sent us an e-mail this
morning looking for crew to help sail a very nice Leopard 44 Catamaran from the
Bahamas to Tortola BVI. This passage opportunity is with a pro skipper on a
nice charter boat. As usual the trip is free with all onboard expenses
included, but you need to get to and from the boat. They do not have the exact
date yet, but you can e-mail Denise and she will help finalize details. If
interested please e-mail her at the.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
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OPO e-mail # 12-139
November 14th
Beaufort
NC to Turks and Caicos – Boat owner xxxxxxxxxxxx is looking for one
additional crew to join him on his very nice well equipped Bristol 35.5. He
e-mails:
“I own a 1982 Bristol 35.5 centerboard sloop, pictured racing this fall, and am
headed south again this winter. I am looking for one, additional crew member to
undertake the trip. I have one friend from Maine who has sailed with me before
signed on. There may be another friend as well. The crew member may stay aboard
"plover" for a week or so after arriving in the Caicos should they
wish to do so.
We expect to leave Beaufort at first good wx window after the 14th of November.
We plan to sail fm Norfolk to Oregon Inlet to Oriental NC before taking the ICW
to Beaufort, leaving Norfolk on the 10th, wx permitting.”
If interested please e-mail xxxxxxat xxxxxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com
OPO e-mail # 13-34
About
May 15th
Caribbean
to East Coast US – Even though we will be sending out
the May 1st Notice tomorrow we did not want to wait till then to get
responses and crew for this opportunity. When pro skippers, on big fast boats,
try us for the first time to get crew, we want them to get responses quicker
than the other ways that they might try. If OPO can get OPO members to jump at
the chance to sail nice big boats, we will get more opportunities to sail nice
big boats. Here is an opportunity for two or three OPO members to sail a big
90’ cat from the Caribbean to the East Coast. I asked xxxxxxxxx and xxxxxxxx
for more details after their first e-mail and they sent me a lot of information
about them and the boat and how they run things, but now their exact itinerary.
I would guess that they are not 100% sure where they are going, (or even
departing from) but that they will be departing the Caribbean Mid May and are
looking for crew to join them for up to one month ending in Mid June. This type
of trip and expectations of crew is not for everyone, but it is also a rare
opportunity to sail a big Cat. If you are interested please e-mail them and ask
when and how long they are looking for crew. Here is what they are looking for
in their own words.
Boat- 90ft luxury Catana catamaran.
Hello, sailors. We are gearing up for a trip
from the Caribbean to the US East coast. We would probably be departing mid May
from the BVI's arriving in Road Island mid June. We are seeking three or so
experienced sailors.
Sorry but this is NOT a boat to learn on. It is simply too high tech and
powerful. We commonly sail at over 12 knots and have long runs at 14 or 15
knots are common. We are seeking people with catamaran experience, or good
solid monohull experience. Because we are entering the US you must have a US
visa, or be a US citizen. (Esta visas are not
accepted by US Immigration)
Couples considered. Video-grapher and photographer a
plus.
If you are looking to develop a career in the
engineering department on board yachts this is a great opportunity to
apprentice with a guy who loves to share his knowledge and teach. Expect to be
pushed to grow your knowledge base and confidence, learn to trouble shoot, make
repairs, hands on.
Remember, we don't pay crew and we rarely cover
travel expenses. We do cover food and all costs onboard. We consider it an
honor to be able to sail such a boat and seek crew who feel the same way.
Please remember this when contacting us.
Also, please- This is a NO SMOKING, NO DRUGS and
NO DRINKING boat.
Thank you for your interest and I hope you'll
read on...
Your main duties will be watch keeping, lots of cleaning, and general boat
duties. This boat is perfect for mile building or MCA time. We are red flag
registered and are happy to write sea time letters for both deck or engineering
depending on what position is worked. During our days in port we all work on
the boat, to keep her well maintained, while at sea we share all duties and
watchkeeping.
The boat is a new high class 90ft Catana
catamaran sailing machine. 200 plus mile days are common. The main mast is 35
meters (110ft), and the rig is high tech and very large and powerful. Sailing
means thinking ahead and this is one of the main things we look for in crew. We
carry three life rafts, lots of other safety gear, the boat has water tight
bulkheads throughout.
We are a long term sailing couple, RYA Ocean,
200,000+ sea miles, 25 years in the industry. Recently helped set the UIM round
the world speed boat record. We are easy going, happy to share our knowledge,
consider each day an adventure, spontaneous, active and enjoy life. We don't
watch tv, listen to loud music, drink a lot or smoke. Hard drive movies on the
large screen TV are sometimes okay in the evenings. We eat a plant based diet a
majority of the time.
The crew should come ready to sail. This passage
is heading north so you'll need tropical sun protection and a little cold
weather gear for the Northern end of the trip. During docking, sailing and all
boat handling we expect the crew to pitch in. Handle dock line, inflate
fenders, rinse and put away the gear, handle fenders, etc. We won't ask you to
do anything outside your skill range, but expect to be pushed to increase your
skill level. I constantly walk around asking "what does that line do?
Where is the emergency winch shut down button? What is the safe route out of
the anchorage? Who has the right of way? etc" I hope the crew will enjoy
increasing their knowledge base. We all have something to teach.
Please be prepared to clean up after yourself,
look after your own meals at times, respect others privacy and space.
This is a non-drinking, non-smoking, very mellow
boat. Reading is better than watching TV, we don't play loud music and we often
use headphones if we want to listen to music or radio programs. Occasionally
crew will have a single drink after dinner, but NEVER while underway and we
don't allow crew to return to the boat intoxicated. We don't allow private
drinking in your stateroom. Sorry, but after 25 years steady sailing we are
very strict with safety at all times.
We have a SSB and sat phone for communication
and email while at sea. There is no Internet while at sea, but the boat is
normally WIFI connected while in port.
Be prepared to cover your transport to and from
the boat. We eat simply, mostly plant based. We enjoy practicing yoga.
Over the years we have crew turn into awesome
teams and long term friends with many return visits.
If after reading the above you are still interested the next step is to send us
an and email to xxxxxxxxxxxx
and arrange a time for a skype chat.
A youtube link to our last passage can be found here-
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OPO e-mail # 12-133
Salty Dawg Rally
Nov 4th departure
Wilmington NC to Virgin Gorda BVI – Sailing couple xxxxxxxxx are looking for crew for the Salty Dawg
Rally, but departing from Wilmington NC, not Hampton Roads VA. They had crew
lined up but they cancelled because of a family problem. Here is what they sent
us. They seem to have a nice boat, experience and this should be a very good
opportunity.
“We are xxxxxxxxxxx, members of the
Salty Dawg Rally. We are voyaging in a 48' Tayana Cutter. This is our second
Dawg Rally. Our other passages include Tampa to Puerto Rico, Baltimore to
Lucaya Bahamas, two seasons cruising the Bahamas, and last spring from Puerto
Rico to Wilmington, NC. Our boat is currently there, where we will depart from
to meet up with the other Dawgs at approximately 33'45" N. and 63'00"
W enroute to BVI”.
They would prefer another offshore
experienced couple, but I am sure at this 11th hour they would be
very interested in speaking with any experienced crew. If interested please
e-mail them atxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Please include your phone number and a
little about yourself to help sign aboard.
OPO e-mail # 12-137
Nov 4th
Salty Dawg Rally
Hamton Roads VA to Virgin Gorda BVI – Boat
Owner xxxxxxxxx is looking for one more experienced crew to replace a crew that
just dropped out. There will be 4 crew in total. xxxxxxand one other crew have
made this trip before. You will be the 4th crew and Joe would like
someone that can stand a lone watch. The boat is a very nice 2010 Jeaneau 42.
The Salty Dawg rally departs Nov 4th or the best weather window
after that. The trip will take about 9 days after departure. Speak withxxxxxxxxx
about when you should plan to get a return plane ticket. The trip is free with
all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat. If
interested please call or e-mail xxxx at 705-xxxxxxxxxx or e-mail xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OPO e-mail # 12-134
Approximately Nov 1st
Newport RI to Virginia – Pro full time skipper xxxxxxxxxxis looking for two crew to make
this passage departing Newport about November 1st. xxxxxxxcaptains a
Hyalss 70 which is a very nice big boat. The problem is that xxxxxxxxxxis not
100% sure of the departure date so he is looking for crew that live in the area
and can be ready to depart in 24 to 48 hours notice. xxxxxxxxxwill pay all expenses
onboard and will pay for a rental car for the two crew to drive back north. The
trip will take about 3 days, but always add one day just in case. If interested
please e-mail xxxxxxxar at xxxxxxxxxxxxxcom
OPO e-mail # 12-93
1 August 2012
Tortola, BVI - West Palm Beach, Florida – Pro skipper and OPO
skipper and member Davexxxxxxxx is looking for three crew that wish to join him
for a nice downwind sail from Tortola to Florida. As Dave e-mails:
The boat is a “Sunsail 4000 Catamaran from their base in Road Harbor. The trip is free trip with all on-board
expenses covered. As usual you need transportation to and from the boat. This
is a 4 cabin version so can take up to 3 crew and everyone will have their own cabin.
This is a downhill in the trade winds sail so should be a comfortable sail. There
are many safe harbors enroute if weather issues. Should be great fishing too. I
will be flying into St. Thomas and then ferry to Road Harbor as this is the
most economical. Contact Dave if you are interested at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.comv
OPO e-mail # 12-126
Oct 25th
Short trip
Huntington Yacht Club to Westbrook Ct
– xxxxxxxxxx is looking for crew for the short trip from Huntington to
Westbrook on the Hylass 66 that he takes care of. It is a short trip, but with
an overnight aboard and a nice boat ride it is a good day away from land. Crew
can plan to arrive in Huntington the afternoon of Oct 25th, sleep
aboard, and sail for Pilots Point Marina in Westbrook CT on the 26th The trip to Ct is only a few hours but
a nice get-a-way.
OPO e-mail # 12-70
Tuesday May 29th
Huntington NY to Westport CT – OPO Skipper xxxxxxxxxxx
is looking for two or three crew that would like to make a short passage from
Huntington to Westbrook Ct next week. It is basically a fun day on a big,
luxurious xxxxxxxxxx Crew will meet Nick at the Huntington Yacht Club next
Tuesday after work between 6 and 7 pm to have dinner in town and spend the
night aboard. You will depart the next day for Ct and it will only take about 6
or 7 hours. Nick will have a car at Westbrook to get you to the train station
to get home or back to Huntington to get to your cars. You are welcome to bring
a spouse or a friend. If interested please e-mail Nick at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@optonline.netv
OPO
e-mail # 13-42
May 29th
Annapolis
MD to Cedar Point Yacht Club CT
– I will be sailing a J-109 (about 35 ft) from Annapolis to Long Island Sound
at the end of the month. I have one crew and would like two more to join us. We
will meet in Annapolis on Wednesday morning May 29th and depart
right away for a 2 day trip to Long Island Sound. I will be driving from the DC area that
morning so crew would have to get to Annapolis and I could maybe pick you up
somewhere that morning. I have moved this boat before. She is a more a racing
boat and a lot of fun to sail, but has minimum accommodations. If you would
like to join me for this fun sail at the end of the month please send me an
e-mail. I am in or near the office all week. Regards, Hank.OPOv
OPO e-mail # 12-96
End of August 2012
Brunswick, GA to Wilmington, NC – In-active OPO member Mark xxxxxxxxx is looking for two crew to join
him in moving a Swan 46 from Brunswick to Wilmington. The trip is about 265
miles and will take about two days. Mark is a very competent sailor and has
made many deliveries through OPO. He e-mails “We would like to have two highly
conscientious / experienced crew, each capable of standing solo watches. Normal
terms--crew responsible for transportation to and from the boat as well as
onshore expenses. We provide while underway”
If interested please contact mark at xxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.comv
