8/12/2023 from East Hampton to Provincetown or Maine on a Formosa 41
OPO Crew Request # 23-63 Boat owner XXXXXX has a 1972 Formosa 41 named XXXXXX He keeps her at the XXXXXX XXXXXX We first met him a few years back in Bermuda in 2019. We helped him get crew for a return passage. It went well and we have sent out more crew request for him ever since. The boat is in very good shape. This classic ketch has crossed the Atlantic twice and sailed to Bermuda and back three times, last in 2019. He is now looking for one or two crew who wish to join him for at least the one week that he plans to take to get north to P-town or even Maine. He would be fine if you could join him for as long as the entire two weeks. He will pay for all onboard expenses including onboard food and dockage etc. All you need to do is to get to and from the boat and have money for any meals or drinks ashore. While not an offshore passage this is a nice offer to join him for a couple of weeks cruising in the high season month of August. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX . You can plan to talk on the phone and perhaps meet sooner to make sure you are set to join for one or two weeks this summer.
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6/11/2023 from Annapolis MD to Newport RI on a Island Packet 46
OPO Crew Request # 23-64 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for one or two crew to join him for this passage from one sailing Capitol to another. He has a very nice 2009 Island Packet 46 named “XXXXXX”. He is in no rush and plans to take the week to make the passage. He would like crew who can stand a solo watch and do overnight sailing. He has owned the boat for 3 years and has done 10,000 miles with her. It is not his first boat. The passage is free and as usual you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX Since it is such short notice we are also including his phone number so you can call him as well. It is XXX-XXX-XXXX
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6/10/2023 from Charleston SC to Norfolk VA on a Leppard 45 Catamaran
OPO Crew Request # 23-65 Charleston SC to Norfolk VA - Pro skipper XXXXXX is looking for two crew to join him for this delivery of a 2022 Leppard 45 Catamaran. He e-mails: She is very well equipped with full enclosure, genset, air conditioning, electronics package, electric winches and all the other goodies people have on their boats these days. The trip starts on June 19th and should not take more than 4 of 5 days. Richard has gotten crew from us several times in the past. The passage is free with all onboard food and boat expenses included. As usual you need to get to and from the boat. If interested please e-mail him with your sailing resume to XXXXX@XXXX
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6/18/2023 from Charleston, SC to Mystic, CT on a Beneteau
OPO Crew Request # 23-65 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX, to cast off the early morning of 18 June 2023, IF Mother Nature Cooperates, and go 4-5 days offshore around the 3 Capes (Fear/Lookout/Hatteras) to Atlantic City or Cape May to refuel. Then continue on up through New York harbor (glorious at any time) into Long Island Sound; normally arriving Mystic 2 days later. Voyage, with good weather is 6 to7 days; UNLESS we dip into the ICW at Beaufort, NC to go behind Hatteras due to bad weather, which adds 2 days. ETA, IF good weather, 25 June 2023. Marion Maid, is a 1999 Beneteau 411 blue hulled sailboat in very fine condition with recent repower and full electronics including AIS transmitter, with #51511 on the sails, US Documentation #1095902, The Garmin InReach will be on and it has text/tracking capability anywhere in the world and SOS/location ability. Family members can follow the InReach map online to see a real time track at: https://www.UUUUU.com. We also have an emergency Personal Locator Beacon for location/SOS. Safety gear aboard includes a 4 man liferaft, jack lines, spare harnesses and all necessary USCG required gear. Crew must to be able to stand watch alone. Upon arrival in CT, XXXXXX will rent a car to drive crew to the Providence or Hartford airport. CREW already includes 3 white, male, US citizens, who are in their early 70’s and in great shape. NO health concerns and all are enthusiastic sailors with over a combined century of at sea experience. IF you wish to join, and can be in Charleston to cast off early morning of 18 June 23, pls email a brief sailing resume and biography to XXXXXX at XXXXX@XXXX or text to XXX-XXX-XXXX . All onboard expenses are paid; crew is responsible for getting to and from the boat.
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6/21/2023 from Plymouth UK to Stockholm, Sweden via the Kiel Canal on a Swan
OPO Crew Request # 23-66 I met XXXXXX in St. Maarten a couple of years ago when he first bought his boat. He is a very nice guy and would be a pleasure to sail with. He had questions about or XXXXXX The boat is now all set for offshore. He sent me some information about his planned cruise the next few weeks. XXXXXX told him it was a long shot for the first passage since he did not give us much time, you are still welcome to join him for one or both legs. While not usually allowed to ask for crew to chip in, this is NOT an offshore passage, but more a leisurely cruise so the requested $25 a day should not be an issue wot sail on a Swan in Europe this summer.
He e-mails info about the boat:
Boat - 1994 Swan 53, US flagged. Ready to race the Fastnet so fully kitted out with in-date safety items for a full crew of 10.
Skipper: XXXXXX Yachtmaster offshore and RY XXXXXX instructor, including medical training
Opportunities:
Costs: would just ask for contribution of $25/day for these upcoming trips. They will be delivery to the XXXXXX race and return. Food, fuel, berthing is covered on board. Meals off the boat are not covered. We would likely stop 2 or 3 times depending on weather and crew numbers. Relaxed trip.
There is also an opportunity on July 6 to July 13 from Sweden to Southampton, UK via Kiel canal
If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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6/23/2023 from Alameda CA to Anacortes WA on a Nauticat 33
OPO Crew Request # 23-67 Boat owner and very experienced skipper XXXXXX is looking for one crew to help get his boat north from XXXXXX to Washington. The boat is a 1983 Nauticat 33 (36 feet overall) named XXXXXX XXXXXX is a very well built and solid motor-sailor with a 600-mile range under power. I spoke with Neil on the phone. He is a very experienced boater, sound like a very nice guy, and is in the marine industry. He is also smart as his wife will join him only for the last part of the passage if things go right. He adds about himself: XXXXXX Thompson, owner. 16+ years of sailing experience on a variety of motor, motor sail, and traditional sailing vessels in the XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX Bahamas, and the XXXXXX Islands. And the boat: XXXXXX 33 is in fantastic shape, happy to provide more boat information as requested, including a recent survey. Very well equipped - transit-ready and liveaboard. The boat is very comfortable, has Starlink in motion, unlimited internet, an inverter, generator, radar, and PIB. She has a full set of sails and a storm jib. Average trans speed is 7kts." This is a wrong way upwind passage, but not like you are going up the entire XXXXXX It is a motor sailor, but Neil still knows to wait for a good weather window to start and to duck in if need be. That is why he is allowing 14 days for an 8 or 9 day passage under ideal circumstances. As usual the passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you should have money for any meals or drinks ashore. Since it is short-notice he is willing to help with travel expenses “within reason” for one crew. He is not against taking two crew since the plan is to go non-stop when possible, but he does not have the budget to pay for two people to fly in and out. So, a 2nd person can go or you can ask a sailing friend or spouse to also join you. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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6/22/2023 from Haverstraw NY (Up the Hudson) to Sag Harbor NY on a Beneteau 40
OPO Crew Request # 23-68 I just returned from Bermuda and have a delivery this Thursday overnight to Friday. It is a near new Beneteau 40. I only can invite one or at most two crew to join me as the owner will meet us at the other end in his dinghy to get us ashore. The plan is to depart about 2 pm from Haverstraw to try and hit the tides right sailing around the south tip of Manhattan after the 30 miles trip down the XXXXXX We will turn up the XXXXXX to enter XXXXXX Sound and then round XXXXXX the next morning and be in XXXXXX about Mid- day on Friday. My wife will drive me (us) from Huntington NY to the boat and maybe pick us up in XXXXXX or we may take a train if there is one to get back towards Huntington so my wife can get us home and back to your car if you drive to meet us in Huntington on Thursday for the ride up. We will meet in Huntington about noon on Thursday. Of course, the passage is free and there should be little or no transportation costs since my wife will be driving. I do not charge for food for short passages so we can bring food from home or stop at a deli before we depart. If interested please send me an e-mail and we will finalize logistics.
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6/24/2023 from St. Augustine FL to Annapolis MD on a Passport 47
OPO Crew Request # 23-69 XXXXXX has a 1985 Passport 47 XXXXXX named Ghost. He is looking for one crew to help sail north departing in the next few days. Since it is short notice he will help with travel expenses within reason and of course pay for all onboard food and boat expenses. Since you will be sailing double handed you need to be able to stand a solo watch and be an asset in all situations. Ted has gotten crew from us before. He Adds; 75hp XXXXXX XXXXXX Plotter. XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX interested please send Ted your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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6/24/2023 from St. Augustine FL to Chesapeake Bay on a Dolphin 460 Catamaran
OPO Crew request # 23-70 Pro skipper XXXXXX just got called to deliver a 2007 Dolphin 460 named XXXXXX is a catamaran. He is a very experienced skipper and very nice guy. Since he got called on very short notice his regular crew are busy. Also, since it is short notice, he will pay travel expenses, within-reason, for one crew who can stand a solo watch. He is happy to take an extra crew for a total of three. This is a good opportunity to meet a pro skipper and become part of his regular list of future delivery crew. He adds: Have known Hank for 20 years. Talk every year at the Annapolis show. Have been in the boat business doing expedition sailing for 25+ years Over 250K including two circumnavigations. I have sailed large catamarans over 90,000 miles including a circumnavigation via XXXXXX Have taught sailing and seamanship extensively. This delivery came up all the sudden and normal crew is unavailable. Will cover travel costs. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX . I have also included his phone number since it is short notice. XXX-XXX-XXXX
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6/26/2023 from Bermudas to Annapolis on a Fountain Pajot Catamaran 47
OPO Crew Request # 23-71 Pro delivery skipper XXXXXX just sent us a crew request for one or two crew for this passage from Bermuda to Annapolis a few minutes ago. He has a 2023 Fountain Pajot 47- foot catamaran named XXXXXX. Looks like he must have lost a crew in Bermuda and he was told about our crew service y another sailor there. He has been a delivery skipper for 15years. I would think he needs crew with some offshore experience. Since he is a pro skipper I will assume he knows what he is doing and the boat is seaworthy. I am confident the passage is free with all onboard expenses included. Since it is very short notice I have not spoken with him and do not know if he is offering transportation. If interested please send your sailing resume or call him asap. XXXXX@XXXX and telephone number ± XXX-XXX-XXXX
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7/28/2023 from Boothbay Harbor Maine to Jamestown RI (Across from Newport) on a Swan 46
OPO e-mail #23-72 Inactive OPO member and Swan owner himself, XXXXXX, is moving a Swan 39 named Rocket J Squirrel from Maine to RI for another Swan owner and friend whom we also know well. XXXXXX started off sailing in our Swan Program, did a lot of deliveries with others people and bought a Swan 46 when he was near retirement. He has since completed many deliveries and sailed his boat to and from the Caribbean and is now moving up to skippering boats. He is a nice guy and good sailor despite his e-mail address. The owner is in no rush to get the bat back so XXXXXX plans to take his time and take up to 3 days if the weather and crew make that a better option that going straight through in 1.5 days. The plan is to drive from Newport to the boat on the 28th and depart in the morning so you can dodge lobster pots in daylight. You can drive up with XXXXXX , plan to meet him on the way or meet him in Maine.
The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but have money for any stops along the way. You can drive up with XXXXXX for free or otherwise get yourself to and from the boat. If interested please send your sailing resume to XXXXXX at XXXXX@XXXX
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7/25/2023 from Newport R.I. to Annapolis MD on a Nelson Marek Morgan 43
OPO Crew Request # 23-73 Boat owner and delivery skipper XXXXXX is looking for two or three crew to join him for this return passage from Newport to Annapolis. This is his own boat so you know both the skipper and the boat or good to go. He has a 1985 43 foot Nelson Marek Morgan CC named XXXXXX. He has gotten crew from us before and it has worked out well. He is a nice guy. He Adds: Full safety package, 8 person raft, 2 epirbs, mom9, dsc vhf, radar. 2 cabins, 2 heads The passage is free with all onboard expenses included but as usual you need to get to and from the boat. I imagine you can rent a car to get home with one or two of the other crew once Joe has put the crew together. If interested please send your resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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7/7/2023 from Beaufort NC to Norfolk on a Catalina 470
OPO Crew Request # 23-74 Beaufort NC to Norfolk - Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for one or two crew to join him for this hop up to Norfolk and possible all the way to Annapolis if you wish. He has a comfortable Catalina 470 that he has owned for a couple of years and has gotten in very good shape. He has hired a skipper in the past, but is now comfortable moving up the coast this time of year. He is a nice guy and has gotten crew from us before. I have met him. He e-mailed last night: XXXXXX last minute Mo strikes again... We have a window Friday to Saturday which is mostly motor sailing around with lighter winds. Coming just off a 48hr jump on our own from XXXXXX to here we have gained some confidence and plan to this on our own but wouldn't mind taking on one or possibly two crew. Looking for experienced crew. Let me know if you got anyone, may also use them to get up to Annapolis and sandy hook after XXXXXX 470 - new everything from running/standing rigging and fully reliable The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, ut as usual you should get to and from the boat on your own. If interested please send your sailing resume and contact information to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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7/15/2023 from Halifax to Rockport Maine on a Baltic 44
OPO Crew Request # 23-75 Pro skipper and friend XXXXXX is looking for one more crew for a total of 3 to deliver a “nice 44-footer” from Halifax to Maine. He just got the delivery yesterday and sent me an e-mail while I was on a short delivery yesterday. He has over 300,000 miles, has his own Baltic 49 and has been delivering boats for as long as I have. He is looking for an experienced person who can stand a solo watch and is pleasant to be with. He will pay travel expenses, within reason, as well as all boat expenses. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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8/15/2023 from Nadi, Fiji to Brisbane, Australia on a Tayana 52
OPO Crew Request # 23-76 OPO Member graduate and success story XXXXXX and her husband are on the other side of the planet and planning a two week passage. She knows it might be a long shot be thought why not put this out to OPO members and see if anyone is interested in making to long journey to join them. They have a Tayana 52. I had a Tayan 37. The Tayana 52 was my dream boat for years. As usual the passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for any shoreside meals or drinks. If interested please e-mail your sailing resume to her at XXXXX@XXXX She knows what information OPO members wish to know so I will copy what she sent to us. She e-mails: We would want the crew member to arrive at Nadi, Fiji by August 15, but it might move up to a few days earlier. The trip to Brisbane, Australia direct from Port Denarau is 1400 miles and will take 10 to 14 days, depending on the weather. We will pay all board expenses, as customary. “Wildstar” is a Tayana 52 ketch designed and built in Taiwan in 1987. It underwent a major refurbishment in 2007-2008. It has three cabins, two heads, refrigerator, freezer, water maker, generator, in-boom furling main sail, 150 furling jib, staysail, and windlass. Since 2021, the jib, main sails, foreword stays on the rigging, lithium ion batteries and battery chargers have been replaced, as well as routine items. The boat has been well maintained all along by the current owners. It has furuno radar and instruments, Simrad autopilot, and Viking 4person life raft? I have over 100,000 miles of ocean sailing, have crossed the South Pacific three times, and completed a circumnavigation the second. I have a USCG 100 ton masters license. My first passage as crew with OPO was a 3000 nm passage from Cape Verde to Wilmington in 2010 (I think) with XXXXXX as captain, without an autopilot. My husband has over 30,000 ocean miles and sailed from the Philippines to the US east coast using only a sextant. We each have heavy weather experience, though alway do our best to avoid it always. We left Annapolis, MD (the boat's home port) in November 2021, went through the Panama Canal in March of 2022, and headed west. We are pretty easy going but expect care and attention. There is no smoking onboard and no alcohol when underway. We are looking for someone with ocean experience for this passage, male or female. If you would like any additional formation, please let me know. Thank you for your assistance.
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7/27/2023 from Norwalk, CT to Oriental, NC on a Beneteau 35
OPO Crew Request # 23-77 Pro skipper XXXXXX is looking for two crew to join him to deliver a 2020 Beneteau 35 named Moomiya for a total of three crew. Peter has gotten crew from us before and it worked out well. He has been delivering boats for seven years and has over 40,000 miles. He is comfortable taking “semi”- experienced crew, since like most good delivery skipper, he could deliver the boat himself, but of course prefers the company of two nice responsible OPO crew. As usual the passage is free with all onboard expenses covered, but you need to get to and from the boat. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at H XXXXX@XXXX
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9/30/2023 from San Francisco, CA to USVI on a Bestway 46
OPO e-mail # 23-78 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX has a 1985 46’ Bestway powerboat named XXXXXX He bought the boat and lives aboard and wants to mover her to the USVI to retire. He has had the boat surveyed and has done upgrades to the electronics and has gone over both diesel engines. He understands this is a long passage and plans to stay near coastal and will join the join the Panama Posse Rally that depart San Diego the end of October and early November to help boats get to the Panama Canal and then through the canal and into the Caribbean. He is already signed up for the rally. I did speak with him twice with many questions. He would like crew to arrive a few days early before departure to get settled and make sure everything is set for the passage and that he is with a crew that feels comfortable with him and the boat and visa-versa. He will pay all onboard expenses including fuel, dockage and onboard provisioning. The crew only needs to get to and from the boat and have money for their own drinks and meals ashore. The boat has a conservative range of 500 miles so you will be stopping to get fuel. She travels at about 8 knots. This is a long adventure so Kurtis is starting his search early and hopes to be able to speak with potential crew before you both decide to a long passage first down the California Coast and then joining the Panama Canal Posse (You can google it) to help get to Panama and through the canal. If interested please send him your sailing resume to XXXXX@XXXX His phone number is XXX-XXX-XXXX
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11/10/2023 from Norfolk, VA to St Maartin on a Catamaran
OPO Crew Request # 23-79 Captain got crew from us last year for his sail south. He is part of a new rally called “Cool Cats” that will be departing the U XXXXXX Coast for SXM about Nov 2nd after celebrating Halloween ashore. The rally is made of mostly catamaran owners who have children. We got crew for him and two or three other cool cats last year and will most likely be sending out a few more this year. They smartly agree it is better to have OPO members join them for their offshore passages south rather than bring the wife and kids along. He did a very good job of describing his crew request in his own words garnered from last year’s crew request that I copy and paste it for your
Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX has a 2017 Privilege 50’ Catamaran named SV DIVINE. He is looking for three crew to join him for a up to two-week offshore passage. He lives in Austin, TX and keeps DIVINE in Norfolk, VA. His plan is to depart from XXXXXX XXXXXX in Norfolk on or around November 1st (or the safest weather window to follow). I have met him in person, after his passage from Charleston to XXXXXX They made the journey in 9 days and 2 hrs. He is a quick learner and wrote the following pretty much on his own. He e-mailed:
“This is for a one-way passage. He would like three additional crew mates (with a safe sense of humor!) with long ocean passage experience for this fun and exciting “mission”.
He is a professional aviator with multiple jet type ratings, owner of an aviation management company (highly technical and runs a tight ship), flight instructor (loves to learn and teach) and has been a seaman since before he could walk 😜. He is married (Loren) with two little girls (Sailor 7 and Landy 8) who will be meeting the crew in St Martin! On this passage he will have himself (46) and three of you! He has owned and chartered numerous small and large monohulls and catamarans since a child and has lived aboard DIVINE, essentially single handing, since he bought it a year ago. Currently he has roughly 9000 nautical miles sailed under his belt having sailed 3000 in the last year from Charleston to deep Caribbean and back up to Virginia.
He is looking for a set of experienced hands to share the camaraderie, experience, and good time, safely on a capable and stable sailing vessel. DIVINE is very well equipped with all the latest tech to include starlink, new 3Di sails, and safety gear, not to mention each crew member will have their own separate state rooms for rest during this journey. He will pay all onboard boat expenses: food, drink, wares, fuel and dockage etc. All you will need is to get to and from the boat, you’re on off -vessel needs, and understand flexibility to meet weather window departure and planning. This a dry vessel underway, however after arrival, celebrations are encouraged! We will be sailing (and likely motoring) day and night so we will have four 3-hour shifts day and night.”
If interested please e-mail a copy of your sailing CV and interest in joining him at XXXXX@XXXX His web site is www.UUUUU.com
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11/2/2023 from Norfolk VA to St. Maarten on a Catamaran
OPO Crew Request # 23-80 Boat owner XXXXXX is part of the “Cool Cats” Rally. He plans to depart on or about November 2nd from Norfolk VA with at least two other cats sailing directly to SXM. He is also letting his wife and family fly down. He already has one OPO member who is a repeat from last year. The boat is a Fountaine Pajot 45 catamaran. He made the passage to and from the Caribbean last year. I have spoken with him on the phone and he is a nice guy sailing in a rally that we are supporting with our free crew network. You will probably run into other OPO members on other bats and we will see you in SXM as we also will be arriving about the same time they do.
The passage is free with all onboard expenses included but as usual you need to get to and from the boat and have money for any meals ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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8/1/2023 from Newport RI to Halifax Nova Scotia then back to Gibson Island, MD on a Trintella 55
OPO Crew Request # 23-81 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for crew to help sail his very nice 2004 Trintella 55 named Paradigm. He has gotten crew from us before and it worked out well. You can also check out his blog at https://www.UUUUU.com
He just e-mailed yesterday afternoon. Since it is short notice I did not want to hold up sending this out so you will have to clarify the timing and two legs with him if you have time on short notice and are interested.
He e-mails us more information about the boat:
XXXXXX 55 Paradigm is very easy to sail with power winches, twin headsails (a self-tacker and a code zero) both with power Harken hydraulic furlers and a LeisureFurl power main making her very easy to sail. Paradigm's interior is luxuriously appointed with all the amenities you could want such as: Reverse cycle Heat/Air, Tecma electric heads, Double size Freezer, Washer/Dryer, Icemaker, Generator, Watermaker, even a full walk-in Engine room with a work bench and a place to house much equipment. Paradigm provides the utmost in safety and sea keeping. Trintella’s unique twin cockpit layout allows you to enjoy sailing the yacht from the aft cockpit and in foul weather from the safety and comfort of the forward cockpit with Cuddy. XXXXXX is built integral to the hull, providing excellent safety and visibility that a mere dodger cannot provide. This area can be completely enclosed, heated and air-conditioned. Whether dining, entertaining guests or lounging in comfort ... this may become your favorite room! XXXXXX XXXXXX conducted a review of this wonderful yacht and wrote an extensive article on her in March 2005 called "Waltzing Trintella". Following is a small excerpt from this article: “On that October day, the Chesapeake was snorty, coldish and choppy, all under a heavy canopy of gray clouds that were at times incontinent. While other crews on smaller boats in the vicinity held on for dear life, here I was, casually ambling forward on the high side without worrying about getting tossed overboard. It was all so inviting, so clean, so reassuring: toerails that have matured into bulwarks, plenty of room to pass outside the shrouds, lifelines at the proper height, sure footing on the teak deck, sturdy elliptical handrails on the cabin top that cleverly concealed the sail-control lines. But what fascinated me most was the smooth motion. Leaning on the headstay with my eyes closed, the rhythm of the heaving bow transported me to the scene of a baroque Viennese ballroom where a crowd of elegant dancers parlayed a champagne mood into the ¾ measure of XXXXXX Danube waltz. Yes, this boat can waltz to weather, all 24 tons of her, covering an impressive stretch of water in the process.” XXXXXX XXXXXX has long been designing swift, large and luxurious sailing yachts. He may be best known for his superyachts such as XXXXXX and Ethereal. His involvement with Trintella began in 1994 leading to his designing the Trintella 42, 47, 50, 55 and 65. Ron when speaking about the Trintella 55 said "I think the boat is like a small megayacht that offers luxury in a small compact package and appeals to people that would otherwise own a 100 footer." "It is a good-size vessel for a couple to cross the ocean." He also thinks that the cuddy cabin is a valuable feature for protecting the crew during blue water passages because constant exposure to the elements can get old in a hurry. XXXXXX XXXXXX . . . 1995 America3 XXXXXX XXXXXX navigator and trial horse helmsman, XXXXXX Gardner is regarded as one of the best female sailors in the world. With dozens of wins, titles, and women's firsts to her credit, she has been competing in big boat races for over 30 years. Annie has sailed Paradigm and following are her comments: "Sailing on Paradigm is like having the best of everything with no compromises. She's easy to sail shorthanded and her performance is exactly what you would expect from the famous designer XXXXXX I especially enjoyed how she handled in 15-20 knots while cruising in the XXXXXX
The passage is free with all onboard expenses included but you end to get to and from the boat and have money for shoreside food and drink. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at Charlie@www.UUUUU.com
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8/15/2023 from St. Petersburg FL to Carrabelle FL on a Hunter Passage 43
OPO Crew Request # 23-82 Boat owner XXXXXX was referred to us by a friend and asked if we can post a crew request for a short hop aboard his 42ft 1993 Hunter Passage CC named XXXXXX. He is getting some work done in St. Pete’s and is looking for help on the return passage. He e-mails: I bought the boat recently. She’s received lots of attention and now includes totally new comms and navigation systems, a new electrical system, a tender with electric motor, an upgraded anchor windlass with remote control, new ports, and upgraded refrigeration and freezing. The final major fix is replacement of the headsail furling system, so it's off to St. Petersburg for the rigging work and then an overnight trip back to Carrabelle Florida, her home port. Carrabelle is on the Gulf Coast, south of Tallahassee, the state capitol. I am seeking a mate for the passage from St. Petersburg FL back to Carrabelle FL. This is now my fourth passage. I am a new sailor with good training and adequate experience, and I am super safety conscious. I am seeking someone who would enjoy the sailing experience and can help stand watch. I want this trip to be fun relaxing and non-stressful. Hoping to learn from you as we go! Full private accommodation (forward V berth), all provisions, and transportation provided. Only OPO members who live nearby or who may be on holiday in Florida will work for this short passage. The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you end to get to and from the boat. If interested please send your sailing resume and availability to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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8/7/2023 from Warwick RI to Yarmouth Nova Scotia Canada on a Trader 41
OPO Crew Request # 23-83 Pro skipper XXXXXX just got a call late yesterday afternoon to deliver an Island Trader 41 sailboat from RI to Yarmouth Canada not far across the border from Maine. You will need a passport for this passage. He is looking for two crew for this free all expenses paid trip. He is looking for two crew who just need to meet him in Warwick and he will rent a car to get you back to your car or home near Warwick. He e-mails “It has all the bells and whistles.”He has gotten crew from us for the past decade or so. Crew need to be able to handle a solo watch. He also requests “They will need a passport, and their own PFD's with tether. He has a web site www.UUUUU.com. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX since it is short notice. I will also include a phone number. If you are free do call ore-mail asap XXX-XXX-XXXX
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9/1/2023 from Grenada to Chile on a Privilege 585
OPO Crew Request # 23-84 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX has a 2003 60-foot Privilege 585 named “Less Travelled” that is long term cruising with. It is a big boat and he sails with up to 5 or 6 crew. He has two crew so is looking for two three more who want to join him for this next long leg sailing in South America. Since he has two other crew with lots of experience and he has owned many boats before this one including a Hinckley and an Oyster, he does not require people to have lots of offshore experiences. As you will read in his own words he is looking for interesting compatible people looking for an adventure. He has a web site https://www.UUUUU.com He e-mails: I left the corporate world to sail the world with people from all over, good people who bring something interesting to the table and wish to have a true life experience, not just a delivery. Have had 16 people this far and each one has been a great source of comradery, fun, and growth. We play instruments, dive, sightsee, and proceed slow enough to have a great experience wherever we go. This is not a race, but a journey, and expedition. Fully refit gorgeous Privilege 585, circumnavigating the world. Presently in Grenada, after traveling from the South of France and island hopping the Caribbean, we will next sail South and explore South America clockwise, passing though the Magellan Straits up Chile, and west to Polynesia and beyond. If you truly want to leave all this S and %T behind and do something meaningful, shoot me a note. Excellent. 3 B and G chartplotters, 2 B and G autopilots, Starlink, Iridium, etc. Capt. has been offshore race captain for many boats and all aspects of international racing safety People with eccentric diets make things more complicated and divisive for everyone. Tried this twice with vegans on board and it's not a fit. No other concerns, but just wish to say I left my corporate job to sail the world with great people. I look forward to hearing from you now. Do something magical with us. This is not the normal OPO Crew Request so the terms are a bit different. With most OPO passages you are helping someone move their boat. In this case it is more a dream charter opportunity so all crew contribute to the cruising kitty to help pay your own way. After all he is not looking to adopt you??. He has had people join him in the past so he can give you a good idea of how this works and what that cost will be to chip in and help. Please make sure you know all the terms before booking your flight to join him. OPO does allow boat owners and skipper to ask to chip into a cruising kitty if the passage opportunity is a long cruise and not a forced march from point A to pint B like most of what our passages are about. As usual if interested please send your sailing resume to him at K XXXXX@XXXX and then plan to talk with him on the phone.
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9/2/2023 from Prince Rupert, B.C. to Astoria, OR on a Alubat 48
OPO Crew Request # 23-85 XXXXXX has a 1999 Alubat 48 named Anthea. He is looking for one more crew for a total of three crew for this passage on the XXXXXX Crew needs to be able to stand a solo watch. The 2nd crew has some offshore experience. He had crew lined up but one had to drop out recently which is why he is looking on fairly short notice. He has a web site at https://www.UUUUU.com XXXXXX is a very seaworthy metal boat built in Europe. He e-mails: I have been sailing my whole life. XXXXXX was a manger for a local sailing school for 20 years. The passage is free but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for any shoreside meals or drinks. If interested please send you sailing resume and interest to him at A XXXXX@XXXX
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11/2/2023 from Norfolk VA to St. Maarten on a Lagoon 52 Catamaran
OPO crew Request # 23-86 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for crew to sail his 2021Lagoon 52 Catamaran named Juneiff from Norfolk to SXM along with the loose group of catamarans sailing south. He is looking for semi-experienced crew since he plans to sail with only three crew. The other crew is in there 50's who has made 3 multiple passages with him over the past 18 months. Eric has already sailed the boat to the Caribbean and back last year so this is his 2nd time make the round trip. The actual passage may take as little as 9 or 10 days, but you want to make sure you have time built in for any weather delay. Each crew member would also have their own full ensuite Queen bed suite since this is a 3 cabin, 3 bath owner’s version. There is a good chance that you will arrive in SXM about the same time as the NAR XXXXXX So we may see you there for our final arrival party.
The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat amd have money for shoreside meals and drinks. If interested please send your sailing resume to Eric at XXXXX@XXXX
He includes:
Top of the line 2 year old catamaran and outfitted exceptionally well from both comfort and safety perspective.
XXXXXX completed 5/2022 "CORNELIA doesn’t show signs of structural defects. She’s build by the world premier catamaran builder. Engines have low their hours and run smoothly; plumbing and dewatering systems are all operational and in close to new condition, electrical and electronical apparatus are fully operational and also in excellent condition. All systems aboard are operational and in good condition. The general condition is above average for a vessel this age." XXXXXX 52F owner's version appears as a very spacious luxury boat which still feels accommodating and inviting. Luxury and and space are the keywords on this pristine 3 x cabin unit. She is privately owned and was never used for charter. It is a boat in mint condition and with luxury inventory: upgraded Yanmar engines, watermaker, generator, washing machine, hydraulic platform for tender, all electric winches and many other features. Owner's version 3 x cabins, 3 x bathrooms XXXXXX Comfort equipment configuration Reverse cycle "cruise air'' air conditioning 64000 BT XXXXXX and shower floors with teak slats Electric freshwater toilets Water maker 901/ XXXXXX recovery XXXXXX Dx600 12 XXXXXX in Cabins and salon XXXXXX /Freezer in Port passage way Microwave oven Washer/Dryer and Dish washer Engines 2 x Upgraded Engines: Yanmar 4JH80 Double electronic engine throttle at XXXXXX www.UUUUU.com XXXXXX Genset www.UUUUU.com Kva 220v :S0hz + Cocoon + monitoring Inverter 12/110V - 3000 VA 6 x Additional batteries -1800 XXXXXX panels at 3000w US XXXXXX in cabins Shaver sockets in bathrooms Sails and XXXXXX O in black D4152 sqm with king rope Mainsail fully battened XXXXXX "screecher" 180 sqm Self tacking furling jib XXXXXX 316" display at helm station XXXXXX helm 16" display at Nav. Station 2 x B and XXXXXX under fly bridge AIS 500 B1 XXXXXX w. Antenna coupling XXXXXX and G 4G w. S/Steel protection B and XXXXXX Remote VH XXXXXX and G RS90 double handset www.UUUUU.com XXXXXX dish for internet Safety PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES: 8 Type II PFD self-inflatable lifejackets. THROWABLE DEVICES: 1 horseshoe buoy. SOUND SIGNALS: Foghorn. VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS: Yes, full flare kit with hand flares and parachute, expires 12/24. NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTING: Sidelights, stern light, deck light, tricolor on masthead and anchor light. Backup emergency nav lights. VAPOR DETECTORS: Yes, stand-alone smoke detectors in cabins and saloon. 1 CO2 and smoke detector in each engine room and utility room. LIFE RAFTS: “Plastimo Transocean” 6 man, s/n SN00033574, new 04/2022, valid until 04/2025 EPIRB: 1 main along with 4 smaller units attached to life jackets. LIFE LINES: Double stainless steel wire lifelines through stainless steel stanchions. Full webbing and safety lines attached to life jackets for bow, walkways, stern. FIRST AID KIT: Yes and Portable AED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS: All fire extinguishers are in good service validity (one per cabin). Note that there are 2 X 4kg ABC fire extinguishing automatic systems (1 in each engine bilge).
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8/21/2023 from Aruba to Ft Lauderdale on a Leopard 58
OPO Crew Request # 23-87 Pro skipper XXXXXX has another delivery. He is looking for two crew to join him aboard a very well equipped 2020 Leopard 58. He e-mails: The cat is very well equipped, even down to ocean starlink. Genset, ac, all electric winches, full fly bridge enclosure and every other goody imaginable. The sail should be quite nice, broad reaching to Cuba and then up toward Florida. The passage is free with all onboard expenses included but as usual you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks ashore. If interested please send him your sailing resume to XXXXX@XXXX
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8/18/2023 from Nantucket to Rock Hall, MD on a Caliber 45
OPO Crew Request # 23-88 We just got this sent to us last night from two OPO members who met through OPO and have been doing passages together. XXXXXX sent us the info for XXXXXX. This is all they sent so rather than waste time trying to get more info I am sending this out as they sent it to me. I will be out of the office today so am sending this before I hit the road. I will be back late tonight. Nantucket is a nice island, but not super easy to get to. The Caliber is a nice boat and of course XXXXXX have plenty of experience. If you would like to join them, please send them your sailing resume and contact info and see if you can make it work on very short notice. They e-mailed: Depart Nantucket Friday 8/18 2pm 40’ 2000 Caliber LRC (45’ overall) New sails, epirb, life raft, dinghy and more. Provisions covered and potentially some travel from Rock Hall, MD to PHL. One crew cancelled, three of us looking for a fourth crew member. About me: XXXXXX 50,000 miles experience been sailing and teaching sailing for many years XXXXX@XXXX and XXXXX@XXXX
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10/30/2023 from Little Creek VA to St. Maarten on a Lagoon 40
OPO Crew Request # 23-89 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for one crew to sail south this fall with he and his wife for a total of three crew. He has a 2013 Lagoon 40 named XXXXXX. He is sailing with the “ Cool Cat Rally” that plans to depart about Nov 1st. Although the passage may take only 10 days once you depart, you need to have time to wait for the weather window and not have to leave if you have wo wait for a weather window.. He e-mails: self sufficient and well equipped with solar panels and water maker. 4 cabins with stb aft as guest cabin. well maintained boat with multiple sails (main, genoa, code 0 and parasailor). We are joining the cool cat rally this year. Our weather forecast is primarily using PredictWind and Iridium Go but we also have starlink onboard. There are only 2 of us onboard, husband and wife , and we have done multiple offshore passages on our boat total of 10000 nm. Cap has sailed since he was a kid and did yacht races whilst living in Sydney, Australia. Total nm since we have both sailed prior to the boat would be close to 20000nm. Plus: can handle slightly spicy food as wife is from south east asian country and cooks with lots of spices prefer to be able to handle rough sea conditions if possible. the passage may be rough depending on the sea conditions The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for shoreside meals and drinks. If interested please e-mail your resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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9/6/2023 from Azores to Med on a Jeanneau 54
OPO Crew Request # 23-90 This is a challenging opportunity that I am sending out only because it is from a pro skipper I know well. Pro skipper XXXXXX is taking over a failed delivery of a Jeanneau 54DS that another crew started last spring and abandoned in the Azores. He has been hired to go finish the delivery. At this point he knows it is going to the Med, but not sure where. The boat has been getting work done in a yard and he will fly over next week to inspect and get the boat ready for departure a week or two later. He explains in his e-mail: Hope you had a great summer? I have been busy doing deliveries, 2019 Swan 65 in the Med from Croatia to XXXXXX what a treat! Heading to Nantucket today and sail to Annapolis this week. My next delivery is from Horta (Azores) to the Med (TBD), probably around Spain or France. To be transparent the boat left Antigua in May and the crew abandoned the delivery in Horta after a rough passage and poor seamanship? This was handled by PYD. The full story is unclear but it left the boat in shambles and stranded. XXXXXX boat yard has been diligently working at fixing the issues ever since and I am heading over there on Aug 28th to better assess the situation and prepare the boat for a delivery from Sept 6-13 (assuming it is safe and comfortable to do so). I am looking for 1 to 2 experienced crew with offshore experience for this trip (i will get one more professional crew onboard to make it total of 4). Owner is a little cheap but airfare to/from will be covered as well as all onboard expenses. Can you send out a post please to fill the roster? Thanks in advance XXXXXX you can see, he is paying travel expenses for crew and there will be one other pro crew aboard. JC is a very nice guy and competent skipper, but he is going into this with “eyes wide open”. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX and make sure you ask questions like, “where is the boat ending up and should you wait to buy tickets until after he gets to the boat and lets you know how long it might take to get ready.”
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10/30/2023 from Huntington NY to St. Maarten on a Amel 53
OPO Crew Request # 23-91 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for two more crew for a total of 4 Including himself for his annual passage from NY to SXM. He has made the passage many times on his very well equipped and maintained Amel 53 named XXXXXX that he has owned since new. The target date to depart is Oct 30th but of course he will wait for the right weather window. He plans to sail straight through from Huntington to SXM unless there is a weather issue that dictates a stop in Bermuda. The passage takes about 9 or 10 days, but you need to add a few more days just in case for a weather delay or stop in Bermuda just in case. He has gotten crew from us before. This is a very seaworthy and offshore built boat. He has been making the passage for as long as I have. He is looking for crew that are team players and willing to follow instructions and learn so previous offshore experience is nice, but not the most important criteria. (Although aversion to sea sickness or knowing how to take medication to prevent is key.) Crew will stand watches and help keep the boat safe and in good order. The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume and phone number to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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9/5/2023 from Ossining NY to Falmouth Maine on a Beneteau 54
OPO Crew Request # 23-92 XXXXXX will be delivery a Beneteau 54 from the Westerly Marina non-stop to Falmouth, just north of Portland Maine. Depending on the wind direction and luck on timing through the Long Island Sound and the Cape Cod Canal, should get us in by Thursday dark, at works Friday morning. I will rent a car to get back to New York. It is a big boat so I am fine taking three crew. But this is not a new boat. She has been doing day charters the last few years on the Hudson. So, everything works, but we might have to bring our own sleeping gear, pots and pans etc. I will know more later this week. If interested let me know and we will make plans how to get to the boat (Metro North) and where we will drive back to. I may drive us back to our cars in Ossining or drive back to Long Island with the rental. The passage is free with all onboard food and expenses included including the rental car back to NY. XXXXXX
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9/5/2023 from Detroit MI to Annapolis MD on a SeaWind 40 Catamaran
OPO Crew Request # 23-93 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for two crew to help move his 2020 SeaWind 40 Catamaran south. He plans to take the longer route out the Saint Lawrence Seaway and then down the East Coast to the Chesapeake Bay. He took the boat north from Florida during Covid soon after he bought the boat new. He got crew from us for part of that trip. He knows this is short notice. He expects it will take him three days to get from the Detroit River to Albany across Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. So, crew can join him early to mid-next week before committing to the longer passage. He is looking for line handlers and semi-experienced crew. He is by himself now and would like to go with two more for a total of three. The passage is free with all onboard expenses and onboard food included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks ashore when you stop. Since it is short notice, he made sure we included his phone number as he knows crew will have questions. So do please call if you are interested. If interested you can call him at XXX-XXX-XXXX and send him your sailing resume to XXXXXX XXXXX@XXXX
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11/1/2023 from Hampton, VA via Bermuda to St. Maartin on a Leopard Catamaran
OPO Crew Request # 23-94 XXXXXX and XXXXXX have a 2008 46" XXXXXX Dan is looking for two experienced crew to join him for his passage south. He has owned the boat for over 3 years and does extensive charter work in the Caribbean. I just got off the phone with Renee. I told her our NARC fleet will be in Bermuda at about the same time and that they are welcome to meet up with the NAR XXXXXX and continue to St. Maarten as part of our fleet to join the socials and get discounts. Please note that although the passage can take as little as 12 days, please build in a few extra days just in case of a weather delay. We usually tell our crew to plan for 18 days.
Renee does a great job of describing their boat and the passage situation. She e-mailed:
Seeking two skilled crew members for a passage from Hampton, VA to St. Maartin aboard our meticulously maintained 46-foot 2008 Leopard catamaran. Boat sails and rigging replaced two years ago and boat is well equipped with safety equipment. Candidate must have offshore sailing experience (sailing resumes required to document experience for insurance purposes) and be able to tolerate possible rough sea conditions.
Our captain brings over 13,000 nautical miles of offshore experience, navigating the XXXXXX Bahamas, and Caribbean. Crew will be expected to stand night watches, act as team players, follow instructions and help to keep the boat in good order. Boat will be well provisioned, and all onboard expenses will be covered. Captain is known for his culinary expertise so you will be well fed. Celebratory drinks will be provided at the end of the passage but please no alcohol, drugs or smoking onboard. Crew required to cover travel expenses to and from boat as well as any onshore expenses. Each crew member will be given a private state room and bathroom (head) with walk-in shower.
Boat is beautifully appointed for upscale day charters and has many upgrades including extra thick mattress pads and high thread count sheets. Plan is to leave Hampton, VA on Nov. 1 with a stopover in Bermuda (plan for a few days to reprovision and wait on a good weather window) before continuing on to St. Maartin. Travel dates subject to modification due to weather. Duration of trip expected to be approximately 12-14 days including stopover. Boat photos available on Instagram @www.UUUUU.com or on our website www.UUUUU.com
As usual, the passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for emails and drinks ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume to them at ReneeAnnD XXXXX@XXXX
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10/14/2023 from Mystic, CT to Norfolk, VA on a Beneteau 411
OPO Crew Request # 23-96 Some skippers and boat owners know OPO so well they can write their own “crew request”. He has been getting crew for us for many years. With very minor editing this is what he sent us yesterday. Many of his crew are OPO members that he has met over the years. He was all set with crew, but one had to drop out for medical reason. He e-mailed: Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX, plus 3 crew should plan to cast off at Mystic the early morning of 15 Oct 2023, to go down Long Island Sound through New York harbor (glorious at any time) past Cape May onto Little Creek Marina in Norfolk. IF weather dictates, we may go up the Delaware and down the Chesapeake. Voyage time, with good weather allowing for an offshore passage is 3 to 4 days, but it can be 5 days if needing to go up and down the bays. Crew should arrive in Mystic on the afternoon of 14 Oct to stay aboard that evening. The trip is free with all onboard expenses included, but crew needs to get to and from the boat. The afternoon of the 14th he can pick up crew at the Providence airport. Little Creek is a short ride to the Norfolk airport. Marion Maid, US Coast Guard Documentation # 1095902 is a bright blue hull with sail number 51511; a well-equipped, 1999 Beneteau 411 in fine shape with updated engine/sails/etc. A Garmin InReach will be on and also a Personal Locator Beacon is aboard. InReach has text capability anywhere in the world and SOS/location ability. Family members can follow the InReach map online at https://UUUUUUU.com for a real time track. Safety gear aboard includes a 4 man liferaft, jack lines, spare harnesses and all necessary USCG required gear, VHF, AIS transmitter, etc. Crew must to be able to stand watch alone. Upon arrival in Norfolk, crew can Uber to the Norfolk airport (Breeze Airways has inexpensive flights 4 days a week to Providence and Hartford). He and the other 2 crew already confirmed have enjoyably sailed together for thousands of offshore miles Interested crew should email a brief bio to XXXXXX at XXXXX@XXXX
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10/15/2023 from Catania, Sicily to Caribbean on a Neel 47
OPO Crew Request # 23-95 Boat owner XXXXXX and his wife bought a 2020 47 Neel named XXXXXX a year ago with plans to sail to the Caribbean. We have exchanged e-mails and we are offering up this opportunity to join them for as little as two weeks but probably better for the entire passage once you know you are all getting along well. As we all know it is hard to stick to a schedule once you depart. He is looking for two more people or an experienced couple to join he and his wife for the following intended route. His wife does not have a lot of experience and he has never crossed the Atlantic before, but has been boating with previous boats owned. Only experienced crew should respond. He e-mails: We are looking for crew from Oct 15 through December. Our route roughly starts in Catania, Sicily to Malta, Tunis, Sardegna, Balearics, Spanish coast, Gibraltar/Tangier, Canaries, Cape Verde, Carib. Depart Cape Verde Dec 1 for Barbados. Crew can embark/disembark as mutually agreed. He is happy cover boat expenses but asks to chip in a “token contribution to food aboard, say €10/day”, to help make sure all eat well and enjoy meal preparation. OPO policy says it is ok to contribute to the food kitty on longer extended passages where there will be a few stops. So you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks ashore, and also chip in an agreed upon amount. This is an almost new three cabins, three heads boat with water maker and equipped for a passage to the Caribbean. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX along with any questions and a phone number to maybe chat as plans move along. Whats app is a great way to make free international calls. He gave us his number, but I did not want to include it so no one messes up with time zones and calling at the wrong time.
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9/7/2023 from Stonington CT to Portsmouth RI on a Baltic 51
OPO Crew Request # 23-97 He e-mails: Last minute short delivery - 6-8 hours Beat the heat with a day on the water BALTIC 51 sloop Sep 7 Leave Dodsons Marina Stonington CT thurs am (tomorrow) approx 0900-1000 Arrive Hinckley Portsmouth RI Late Thursday afternoon a nice SW breeze expected hopefully some sailing. car transport Portsmouth back to Stonington provided minimal experience required. XXX-XXX-XXXX XXXXXX < XXXXX@XXXX >
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9/15/2023 from Portland Maine to Old Say Brook CT on a Pacific Sea Craft 27
OPO Crew Request # 23-98 XXXXXX sailed with me over 15 years ago. Very nice guy. He did several longer passages over the next few years until he bought his own boat. He now finds himself looking for one crew to join him sailing his boat back from Maine. The boat is a seagoing Pacific Sea Craft 27. Sinc it is a small boat he is looking for one experienced crew since you will be standing a solo watch. His wife is not making the passage, but he still plans to stop at least once and maybe twice. He is in no rush, but wants to get there in 3 to 4 days once you depart and want to pick a window where the winds are not from the Southwest, which is the predominant directions this tie of year. Since he lives in CT, he plans to drive up to the boat soon after determining what the latest Hurricane Lee will do in the next few days. You could drive up with him. He is happy to pay all boat, food expenses, both onboard and ashore, and travel expenses with a travel stipend to get home. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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10/25/2023 from Newport to Antigua on a Outbound 46
OPO Crew Request # 23-99 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX has a very nice seaworthy 2007 Outbound 46 named “Nomad”. He is sailing south with us as part of the 11 boat XXXXXX Fleet sailing with the NAC XXXXXX departing from Newport and going to Antigua in the best weather window starting Oct 28th. Crew need offshore experience. He has made passages to and from te USA to the Caribbean before.
He is looking for one more crew for a total of 4 crew. The other crew have already sailed with him on this passage non-stop. The weather will determine his float plan and may bypass Bermuda, but he asks that crew have much as 21 days from start to finish just in case. He has gotten crew from us before and it worked out well. Crew need offshore experience. He has gotten crew from us before and it worked out well. This is a strong offshore boat. He adds:
NOMAD is a deep ocean sailing yacht with generous ballast and new standing rigging, hydrovane wind steering, wind and solar energy, watermaker, rebuilt auto pilot linear drive, new refrigeration system, etc. We plan to sail safely and fast, stopping in Bermuda for 1-3 days, waiting for the next weather window.
The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for drinks and meals ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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9/28/2023 from Beaufort, NC to Oyster Bay, NY on a Mason 53
OPO Crew Request # 101 Pro skipper and friend XXXXXX is looking for two or three crew to join on a delivery from Beaufort NC to XXXXXX NY. The boat is a properly outfitted Mason 53 ketch that is currently in the last stages of an engine rebuild. Steve is joining the boat September 27th to make final preparations for delivery. Steve plans to depart Beaufort on the first good weather window to ‘round Hatteras and make for NY harbor, then into XXXXXX Sound. In the event the weather doesn’t cooperate, the route will be up the ICW to Norfolk, adding a couple days to the trip. (Mast clearance 63.4’…ever see a vhf antenna bend on a bridge?). Steve was a skipper in our XXXXXX and teaches ASA cruising classes. His request: “Good crew qualities are enthusiasm, sailing knowledge, compatibility, and respectfulness. You must have experience standing a night watch and understand ship’s nav lights. Physical dexterity is required. The vessel is equipped with life raft, AIS, radar, chartplotter, and auto pilot. All crew members will share onboard cooking, cleaning, and deck duties. Crewmembers will bring their own lifejacket, foul weather gear, and red/white headlamp. All onboard boat expenses are covered. Interested crew are asked to email Steve a sailing/personal resume and other relevant info to XXXXX@XXXX . Please include M53 CREW in the email subject line. Thank you.
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10/14/2023 from Annapolis, MD to Amelia Isl, FL on a Lagoon 440
OPO Crew Request # 23-102 Annapolis, MD to Amelia Isl, FL - Pro full time skipper XXXXXX and mate are sailing south again this year. The boat is a very well equipped 2007 Lagoon 440 named SV Moxie. They are looking for two crew or a couple for this passage. You need to have some offshore experience and be able to stand a good watch. He explains the situation very well in his e-mail to us: Off-shore passage opportunity on a spacious and comfortable sailing catamaran. The plan is to depart Annapolis, MD on 10/15/23 and arriving Amelia Isle, FL on 10/21/23, depending on weather. Planned layover in Beaufort, NC after rounding Cape Hatteras. Weather delays could impact planned departure and/or arrival dates. Crew welcome aboard as early as 10/11 for those wanting to attend the Annapolis Sailboat Show 10/12-10/15. Private staterooms available for crew, both singles and couples (cabin-sharing) encouraged to respond. SV Moxie is a Lagoon 440, a spacious and safe yacht. She has 3 state rooms, 3 heads, a saloon with galley up, an aft cockpit, forward cockpit and flying bridge. A house bank of 800 Ah lithium batteries powered by solar panels, a 9k generator and high output alternators provide all the power necessary for 110v comfort items (TVs, microwave, kitchen appliances, personal charging stations, etc.), and 12v boat and navigation systems (GPS, AIS, Radar, VHF, autopilot, 2 nav stations.) Internet provided by Star Link (including offshore). Safety gear includes E-Pirb, life raft, PFDs, fire suppression devices, life sling. Ship's permanent crew are a seasoned live-aboard couple with three years’ experience cruising between the Bahamas and Maine. The captain has a USCG license for 100 ton vessels and 20 years commercial boating experience. The first-mate has 5,000 NM experience with multiple offshore passages. Also onboard are our two friendly, low maintenance cats, Skittles and Scout. Crew are responsible for their own travel to Annapolis, MD and back from Amelia isle, FL. Once aboard, all meals and beverages are provided (please share food preferences/allergies.) Bedding and towels provided. Meals off the boat are on your own. Crew are welcome to board as early as 10/11 in Annapolis (but not later than 10/14), and can stay aboard up to a week following arrival in Amelia Isl., FL (planned 10/21/2023.) Crew is expected to share in the following duties: watch (including night watch), trimming sails, course corrections, food preparation, galley duties, maintenance as needed. Experience Preferred: sailing and sail trim, offshore passage experience, watch, Navionics equipment. I also spoke on the phone with him today. As written, all onboard expenses are included. You have to get to and from the boat and have money for any meals and drinks ashore. If interested, please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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11/1/2023 from Hampton VA to Antigua on a Via Marine 42
OPO Crew Request # 23-104 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for crew for a total of four crew for his passage south this year. He is signed up for the Salty Dawg Rally and will be following their lead. Sailing with a big group has advantages. His boat, named Les Noble, is a 1986 Via Marine 42'. French build aluminum monohull with dual swing keels. Can beach it with keels up. I just got off the phone with him. Sounds like a nice guy with hands on experience. He has been doing a lot of work to get the boat ready and she should be a solid boat with nearly new sails, recently relaunched with a new bottom paint. XXXXXX will be at the Annapolis Boat Show for a week at least and would ideally like to meet any interested OPO crew members who will be at the show are interested in joining him towards the end of October for the non-stop passage from Hampton to Antigua. He e-mails that: He took the boat from Halifax to Rockland, ME then Hampton, VA for 5 year offshore fit-out. Launched a year ago and sailed back to Halifax with 2 crew and picked up new headsail and staysail and back to Hampton with stops at major cities in each direction. Then solo to Dry Tortugas and back to Hampton before hurricane season. Nice 4 day leg from Fort Lauderdale to Beaufort using Gulf Stream, his longest offshore leg and record 200 NM day. He just finished bottom job and couple other projects. He is new to cruising and offshore, so looking for experienced crew. Dry boat until landfall. Gear: single Airhead, Honda i2200 generator, home built watermaker, B and G zeus3 chartplotter, 4G Radar, Forward scan, AIS, SSB, VHF, 6 man liferaft, Iridium GO, Predict wind, Pypilot auto helm (upgrading to hydraulic ram and B and G). As usual all onboard boat expenses and provisioning is provided. You need to get to and from the boat and we recommend that you meet XXXXXX and the boat before booking flights home. You should also have money for meals and drinks ashore and for rally socials. If interested in joining him please send your sailing resume and contact information to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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10/2/2023 from Brandford CT to Hilton Head Island SC on a Hanse
OPO Crew Request # 23-105 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX has a 2007 Hanse 400 named XXXXXX. He is looking for 2 more crew for a total of 4 crew for this passage south. Ideally crew will be on stand bye as he is planning to leave between Sept 27 Oct 2, weather dependent. The passage will take about 7 days, but is also weather dependent. I spoke with XXXXXX this morning. He has a sound plan and seems like a nice guy and has the proper plan in place. The Hanse is a very well made boat. This one has a tall mast (over 65 feet) and draws 6 ½ feet so CANNOT go down the ICW. The plan is to go offshore to Norfolk stopping in for fuel only as need be, then wait for a weather window to get around Cape Hatteras and then maybe Beaufort NC and finish up Hilton Head. He e-mails: Hanse 400 with self-tacker jib. Eclectic winch to raise mail sail. Boom Brake to avoid accidental jibing. Running backstays. The boat is very well appointed and equipped. Smoking allowed in cockpit. Crew should have own PFD and tethers. The passage is free with all onboard expenses and onboard food included. You get yourself to and from the boat and have money for any meals and drinks ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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11/1/2023 from Southport NC to BVI on a Catamaran
OPO Crew Request # 23-106 Southport NC to BVI - Boat owner XXXXXX has hired a delivery skipper from the BVI to help him get his 2004 46-foot Catamaran to the BVI’s.. He has owned the boat for a few years and has done coastal cruising, but wanted to hire a skipper to make sure he got the boat to the BVI ok. He is looking for one more crew for a total of three crew. I spoke with him today and he has had an insurance survey on the boat and is all good to go. He also has a good plan in place. Since it is the first time he has called us for crew you should you ask more questions than you normally would. Like more about the skipper he has hired. He has not met him yet. The date departure date of Nov 1st is the target date so really the best weather window starting Nov 1st. Once you depart it may only take 8 or 9 days to get there, but you want to have a little extra time just in case. The passage is free with all onboard food and boat expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks ashore. If interested, please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX He does not in fact live on this boat full time, but has another boat he lives on further north. He is not a new boat owner and could make the passage himself, but is making doubly sure by haring a skipper to lead.
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11/1/2023 from Annapolis to St. Maarten on a Beneteau 55
OPO Crew Request # 23-107 Annapolis to St. Maarten - Boat owner XXXXXX is putting the crew together for his passage south this year. He has hired a good friend and pro delivery skipper (XXXXXX) to sail with him. I have known him for a long time. He is a very nice guy. He is offering to help with travel expenses in compensation for the right crew, but you can also offer to pay your own way if you think that will help you get aboard. This is a great opportunity to meet a boat owner who is looking to make friends to join him for longer sails in the future. Here is his crew request in his own words. Hee-mails: Pro skipper / good friend XXXXXX and I are looking for crew to help deliver a beautiful 2015 Beneteau 55 from Annapolis to SXM. With lots of miles on different boats, is a natural teacher and has shared his experience before with crew members from OPO. The boat crossed the Atlantic in the ARC in 2022, and made the voyage to the NorthEast U.S in 2023 and has all safety equipment required for safe and comfortable offshore sailing. All equipment serviced and many spare parts onboard. Owner will be onboard for the passage. The vessel has all the sailing gear it can have and comfort equipment. Owner would love to develop a relationship with a crew who may make further passages up within the Caribbeans and Latin America. USA or Canadian passport holders only. Previous offshore experience preferred. Needs to be able to stand a solo watch. All onboard expenses covered. Possibility to cover flight for the right crew. Planned departure is November 1. Distance approx 1,660 NM or 10-12 days. Sail nonstop unless weather or equipment failure. Please contact me by email with your sailing resume. M XXXXX@XXXX
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10/30/2023 from Newport RI to Tortola BV on a Hylas 54
OPO Crew Request # 23-108 Newport RI to Tortola BV Owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for one more crew for a total of 4 as he already has two crew to sail a 1998 Hylas 54 named “Sea Pearl” from Newport back Tortola on Oct 30th or best weather window after that. The two other crew had made the passage with him before. You would plan to join the boat a day or two before in Newport to wait on weather and be ready to depart. He is looking for crew with some offshore experienced and who can stand a solo watch if needed. He plans to sail with a total of 4 crew including himself. Jeff has gotten crew from us in the past. Jeff has made this passage many times before as he adds: High quality, professionally maintained blue water yacht. Captain / Owner has completed this delivery more than 10 times The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat. If interested please send your sailing resume and contact information to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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10/26/2023 from Sag Harbor, NY to Bear, De on a Swan 46
OPO Crew Request # 23-109 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for crew to help him move his boat from his summer quarters to his winter slip near his home in Philadelphia. Alan has a nice 1985 Swan 46 named XXXXXX that he lives aboard in the summer and does some charter work out of XXXXXX I have met him on his boat and he has gotten crew from us for the past three or four years sailing back and forth with the seasons. It has worked out well. The departure date depends on a good weather forecast. He e-mails: Am looking for crew to winter grounds from XXXXXX NY to Bear, De ( XXXXXX Marina in C and D Canal) leaving on Thursday A XXXXXX 26, weather dependent. XXXXXX a 1985 Swan 46 continues to be very well maintained, with recent 1000 hour Yanmar engine service and new cutlass bearing installed. Equipment includes EPIRB, life raft, jacklines, VHF with GPS, two XXXXXX chart plotters, AIS transmit and receive, radar and fire extinguishers to name a few. Anticipate 48hr passage give or take. The passage is free with onboard food and boat expenses paid for, but you need to get to and from the boat. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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10/30/2023 from Noank CT to Miami on a Beneteau
OPO Crew Request # 23-110 Noank CT to Miami - Pro skipper XXXXXX is looking for one more experienced crew to help deliver a Beneteau 40.1 at the end of the month. Spencer has gotten crew from us many times before. He is a very experienced delivery skipper who runs a good service. He e-mails: I’m happy to report that my Beneteau 35 client has upgraded to the 40.1, which will be a much comfier ride. As usual, I’d love to have an OPO member join us as our third for the delivery down to Miami. The boat lives in Norwalk but is heading to Noank shortly to have a generator installed, so depending when that project is completed, we might just leave from Noank. Target departure date is October 30, weather permitting, and I anticipate 8-9 days underway (as always, though, we won’t hesitate to tuck in if conditions get too sporty. No need to turn these coastal deliveries into an endurance challenge). Crew should be comfortable standing solo night watch. Owner will cover food and travel expenses (within reason. Preference given to someone local to CT or Miami). Our second for this one is a good friend, experienced sailor, and occasional professional delivery crew who lives and cruises aboard his Pearson 42. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX XXXXXX USCG 100 XXXXXX XXXXXX LLC
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10/26/2023 from Sag Harbor, NY to Bear, De on a Swan 46
OPO Crew Request # 23-109 Updated. XXXXXX had one crew drop out for his annual passage back to his winter slip. He has two crew but likes to have 4 people in total. If you wish to join him, please send your resume to him. Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for crew to help him move his boat from his summer quarters to his winter slip near his home in Philadelphia. He has a nice 1985 Swan 46 named Wind Dancer that he lives aboard in the summer and does some charter work out of Sag Harbor. I have met him on his boat and he has gotten crew from us for the past three or four years sailing back and forth with the seasons. It has worked out well. The departure date depends on a good weather forecast. He e-mails: Am looking for crew to winter grounds from Sag Harbor, NY to Bear, De (Summit North Marina in C and D Canal) leaving on Thursday AM October 26, weather dependent. Wind Dancer, a 1985 Swan 46 continues to be very well maintained, with recent 1000 hour Yanmar engine service and new cutlass bearing installed. Equipment includes EPIRB, life raft, jacklines, VHF with GPS, two Ray Marine chart plotters, AIS transmit and receive, radar and fire extinguishers to name a few. Anticipate 48hr passage give or take. The passage is free with onboard food and boat expenses paid for, but you need to get to and from the boat. If interested please send your sailing resume to him XXXXXX@XXXXXX.
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10/28/2023 from Newport RI to Antigua on a Boreal 47
OPO Crew Request # 23-111 Longtime sailing journalist and OPO supporter XXXXXX (OPO Member # 004) is looking for two crew to join him in the NARC/SDSA rally sailing to Antigua via Bermuda with a possible stop also in St. Maarten. He reports: I’m sailing a 2017 Boreal 47 Lunacy, a strong French-built aluminum centerboard sloop/cutter I’ve owned since new. She’s pretty simple for a modern boat. No watermaker or genset, so basic electrical and water conservation are the rule onboard. She carries a Garmin inReach unit and a satphone for long-distance comms, plus an EPIRB and six-person liferaft. An NKE auto-pilot for self-steering; also a Windpilot windvane as back-up. Looking for crew with serious offshore experience; younger crew with less experience and a willingness to learn are also welcome. Halyards and reef lines on Lunacy are at the mast, so crew must be fit and confident working on deck. They should also be prepared to stand solo watches. I’ve skippered three transats, including one on this boat, have crewed on four other transats, and have sailed many times between New England and the Caribbean, both with crew and singlehanded. If interested you can contact me at: XXXXX@XXXX You can learn more about me and the boat at: www.UUUUU.com
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10/30/2023 from Bar Harbir Maine to Florida on a Morgan 51
OPO Crew Request # 23-112 OPO member, boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for one more crew to help sail from Maine to Florida. The boat is a Morgan 51. He is very experienced not just because he did a lot of passages through OPO, but is a Kings Point Graduate. This is a unique situation because he is sailing with his wife and 3 young sons between the age of 2 and 6. The kids have already sailed north with them and have spent a year on the boat. I told XXXXXX that I was proud he was out there taking his young family cruising. Anyone inserted in joining them would have their own cabin and would of course almost become part of the family by default. You can join them as early as two weeks from now from Maine, but can also try and join them early on as they sail down the coast. XXXXXX is honest in that he has no set schedule and will take up to two months to cruise down to Florida. For some this is a big ask, but I am sure there are some OPO members that think this might be a cool opportunity and a way to get a lot of sea time if you are looking to get a captain’s license. He tells a lot more about the boat and himself and I have copied and pasted what he sent me. I just got of the phone with him as well.
The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks ashore. But all beard food and boat expenses are covered by the owner. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
I am 38 graduated Kings Point in ‘07 learned recreational sailing on J24s. Also sailed some Maxis the school had access to, around block island race. Then I sailed in the merchant marine (engineering) for several years. Moved to Florida and we had a 26’ trailer day sailor for a couple years and then decided to go cruising. I took several of OPO passages with your organization to learn more about off shore passage making and specifically targeting different style of boats. (Cat, mono, sloop, ketch etc.)
I took Mariners Learning System 6 pack course (OUPV) and waiting on USCG license. I hold a USCG engineer’s license; but not an OUPV, yet.
Purchased our current boat Morgan OI 51’ last year in Ft Lauderdale. made a quick trip up to Cape Canaveral our home port to do a refit and decided to cruise north up the US east coast this year. Left Cape Canaveral in June and we are here in Maine now for the month of October before we start heading south back to Florida. We sail/ live aboard as a family of 5. Jessica, my wife, and I with our three young sons, all under 6.
As far as time/ schedule for crew request we are actively cruising now in Bar Harbor. Plan to head south down east coast 120-150 nm stops along the coast ending in Cape Canaveral Florida in December. Typically, we cruise offshore but some legs on ICW when it makes sense (we have 65’ air draft). I currently have some crew scheduled to help but are looking for some more to fill in time gaps and I wanted to learn more about your process ahead of time. Also, we are going to be sailing for Bahamas from Florida early next year and wanted to prepare for crew requirements.
More about the boat:
SV Wayward Son
1976 Morgan Out Island 51’ Ketch rig - center cockpit - centerboard (6’ - 10’ draft)
Hauled out Surveyed in 2022
10’ RIB dinghy w/ davit
Perkins 85HP - shaft drive - flex-fold folding prop
Generator www.UUUUU.com
700w solar
www.UUUUU.com trace inverter
Spectra water maker
VHF x3 (DSC)
SSB
Navtex
Furuno Radar
Garmin Chart plotter w AIS
NOAA paper charts
SIMRAD auto pilot
Iridium Go - Predict Wind
Full galley
Two full heads
Three cabins
Sails:
Main - full batten two slab reefs stack pack
Mizzen - full batten one slab reef stack pack
Staysail - profurl club foot self-tacking
Genoa - 130 profurl
Spinnaker - asymmetric in sock
Ground Tackle:
65 lbs. Bruce - 200’ chain rode + 200’ nylon (primary)
FX - 55 and FX - 37 Fortress anchors -50’ chain + 200’ nylon (storm and secondary)
Ideal windlass
Safety Equipment:
PFDs type 1 and working inflatable (x6)
Harness/ tether/ Jack lines (x6)
Life sling MOB recovery
Flares/smokes
Winslow 6p life raft serviced/ repacked 2022
EPIRB x 2
Ditch Bag
Fixed Halon “Fire boy” in engine room
Several portable fire extinguishers throughout
Carbon Monoxide detectors
Bilge pumps x3 (rule 2000)
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10/31/2023 from Greenport NY (East End of Long Island North Fork) to Miami on a Ketch
OPO Crew Request # 23-113 XXXXXX Voulgaris is looking for 1 or 2 crew to help deliver a 1971 Alden 58 Ketch (image below) with fully enclosed center cockpit, all safety gear including life raft, MOB system and EPIRB. There will be a total of 4 crew. He has gotten crew from us before for this boat and it worked out well.
He e-mails:
1-2 Crew needed to round out a 4 person crew to deliver my vessel from Greenport, NY to XXXXXX Fl, with a possible stop in Norfolk VA or Beaufort NC if needed. Total trip time approx 7 days
The departure date is based on a good weather window so please have time to wait at home nearby or on the boat if you live further away.
The passage is free with all onboard expenses included but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for any meals or drinks ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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11/1/2023 from Woods Hole Mass to Stuart FL on a JonMeri
OPO Crew Request # 23-114 Woods Hole Mass to Stuart FL - Boat owners and skipper XXXXXX is looking for two experienced crew to sail his boat south once again. There will be a total of three crew including him. The boat is a 48-foot JonMeri, which is very close to being built to “Swan” quality as it is also built in Finland like Swans are. I have met him in St. Maarten when he was crewing for a skipper who joined our NARC Rally and then entered the Heineken Regatta. They won that year. He is a very experienced owner and nice guy. He has owned the boat a long time. The passage can take as little as 8 days, but this time of year you should plan extra time for any weather delay. If you live nearby you can wait at home and get to the boat when the window opens or you can wait on the boat. The float plan is to head south and make way towards Cape Hatteras and then keep going unless the weather is not looking good. The boat’s mast is too tall to go inside the Intra-Coastal Waterway around the Cape. He usually likes to stop in Beaufort NC for a break and then depart for the 2nd leg to Stuart FL. He e-mails: “Finnesse” is a 48ft JonMeri Pilot house built in Finland. She has heat and inside steering for inclement weather. We have owned her for 22 years and have logged over 70,000 sea miles. The majority of it all off shore. We have made the round-trip passage from Cape Cod, Ma (Woods Hole) to Florida over 17 times. All off shore as she stands too tall and too deep to do any of the ditch. Have been to the Bahamas a number of times and Cuba. I also Had my 100 ton near shore masters for many years. The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for any meals and drinks ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX .
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10/28/2023 from Newburyport, MA to Tortola on a Catamaran
OPO Crew Request # 23-116 Newburyport, MA to Tortola - Pro Skipper XXXXXX is looking for one more (non-smoking) experienced OPO crew to help sail a 2 year old “Isla 40” catamaran named XXXXXX. She has one other crew who has made the passages with her before for a total of three crew. She has also moved this boat before. You must have offshore experience and be able to stand a solo watch. I just got off the phone with her. She has gotten crew from us before and it worked out well. She is a very nice captain with lots of miles and experience. The plan is to depart with a good weather window on or after Oct 28th and, if possible, make a non-stop passage. But more likely there may be a stop in Bermuda (In which case we may see you there as the NARC Fleet should be there if we leave on the same weather window). Or small chance, go to Norfolk just to get further south and be ready for the next window to open up, but waiting in warmer waters. While sailing time would be as little as 10 days, plan to have at least two weeks or a bit more if there is a problem with weather. The passage is free with all onboard expenses included. If you have the resume and skills to be a great 3rd crew, she will also pay your travel expenses within reason. If interested please send your sailing resume to her at XXXXX@XXXX She also has information about herself on social media at http://www.UUUUU.com https://www.UUUUU.com https://www.UUUUU.com -Golebiewska/ XXX-XXX-XXXX
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10/24/2023 from Annapolis MD to St. Petersburg FL on a Island Packet
OPO Crew Request # 23-117 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for one or two crew to sail with him on his 2009 Island Packet 465 named XXXXXX that he has owned for three years. He has made the passage north and south three times now. The boat is equipped for the passage. He plans to depart next week and will decide if he goes inside our outside of Cape Hatteras as weather dictates. The passage can take anywhere from two to three weeks depending on weather as this passage is up the West Coast of Florida. I did speak with him this morning. He sounds like a nice guy and has a good float plan in place. The passage is free with all onboard provisions and boat expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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11/1/2023 from St Thomas USVI to Cape Canaveral, FL on a CT 54
OPO Crew Request # 23-118 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for one more crew or a couple since he has one more cabin for crew to share. He has two crew already and wants to sail with 4 or 5 in total to help get his boat from the USVI to Florida. The boat is a 1977 CT 54 named Maranatha. He has about 160,000 miles and has made many passages with this boat. He has owned her since new and has been doing short day charters in the islands for many years. He is now taking the boat back to the USA to put up for sale. This is a down wind “delivery” back to the USA. He will stop along the way of need be. He knows one of the other crew who is about his same age as he is, (late 60’s) and the third is a younger crew he found online about 35. One more crew would be good. He asks for crew “with some offshore experience” and who can “steer if necessary and deck watch”. He will pay transportation for the right crew and all onboard food and boat expenses are included. I did speak with him on the phone just a little while ago. Sounds like a reasonable fellow and has a good plan in place. He lives on his boat on a mooring in St. Thomas and will be happy to speak with you to make plans. If interested in joining him please send your sailing resume to him at. XXXXX@XXXX
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11/6/2023 from Norfolk Virginia to San Salvador -Jamaica- Cartagena, Columbia on a Vancouver 27
OPO Crew Request # 23-120 Norfolk Virginia to San Salvador -Jamaica- Cartagena, Columbia - Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX has a 1980 Vancouver 27 named XXXXXX. He is looking for one crew to join him for his big adventure. While I know this boat is smaller than most OPO member are used to responding to. After speaking with him on the phone I am convinced this is a good boat with a knowledgeable skipper who can single hand the boat, but prefers to sail with another person onboard. If you cannot join him early next month, but may be interested in joining down the line then you can contact him now and perhaps meet him and the boat before he takes off so you can meet. Ideally someone would like to commit for the start of the journey south and see how things go. The boat is in Little Creek at Cobbs Marina near entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. He adds: About himself: Originally a dinghy sailor my first keelboat was a 26 ft Camper and Nicholson S.C.O.D which I sailed extensively English South Coast and France. My second boat was a Vancouver 27 which again I sailed South Coast and France including a nonstop from UK to Spain across Biscay and back. 7000 miles ocean sailing in a Vancouver 27 Atlantic crossing and in 2023 crewing on clipper 60. Later I had this boat shipped to Sydney Australe when I moved there and sailed her out to Lord Howe Island and back and then up to the great Barrier Reef and back including a circumnavigation of Fraser Island through the Great Sandy straights. And the boat: Designed by Robert Harris for a couple to sail from Canada to New Zealand and back these boats have since circumnavigated the globe including a passage through the Magellan Straits (Read "Winter in Fireland" by Nick Coughlin) My boat had a perfect survey when I bought her in England just before covid. I've spent the past three years equipping her with the best of everything for ocean sailing with the exception of a Fridge, water maker or starlink. This is the second Vancouver 27 I have owned from the same builder (Pheon Yachts) Extremely well equipped. Safety gear includes two Rocna anchors, Winslow ocean life raft, parachute anchor, Echo Max, YB3i tracker, Monitor self-steering plus autopilot. Cutter rigged with furling yankee, hanked-on staysail and storm staysail. 4 reefs in the main to replace trysail. Nav equipment includes Raymarine Axiom 9 plotter iridium Go iridium extreme sat phone Icom VHF with AIS and Icom handheld, Navtex, Clipper Magnetic log and echo sounder etc etc. Additional charging from solar panel or towed generator. Missing: a fridge freezer (she has an icebox) water maker and haven't gotten to starlink yet. The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks at stops along the way. If you stay for a long time at so e point you will want to talk about chipping in for onboard provisions. If interested please send your sailing resume and contact information to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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11/1/2023 from Norfolk to Grenada on a Leopard 45
OPO Crew Request # 23-121 Pro skipper XXXXXX lost one crew do to a home emergency. He sent this to us looking for one experienced crew to fill in. He e-mails:
I am sailing a Leopard 45 from Norfolk to Grenada, starting November 1st (not as part of the Salty Dog), had all my crew in place and today one had a home disaster with water intrusion and broken furnace, so he is out. It's a 2022 Leopard 45, well equipped as they all are these days, generator, air (and heat), watermaker, full helm and cockpit enclosure, electric winches and latest electronics, including autopilot, radar, plotter, etc. We'll be sailing straight from Norfolk to Grenada, it'll take 12 to 14 days, depending on weather (which looks quite favorable right now).
If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
Since it is short notice I did not have time to ask him if he was helping with transportation, but he should be since it is on short notice.
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11/15/2023 from St. Augustine, Fl to St. Thomas, USVI on a Jeanneau 50
OPO Crew Request # 23-122 XXXXXX is seeking two crew to join him and two other experienced crew on a trip from St. Augustine, Florida to St. Thomas, USVI. The boat is a Jeanneau 50 DS named XXXXXX. He would like crew to arrive on November 15th for a departure as early as November 16th depending on weather. The boat is equipped with a generator, brand new Winslow offshore life raft, water maker, Garmin electronics, AIS, two chart plotters, flush heads and two EPIRBS. His crew is very experienced, having crossed the Atlantic, the Pacific twice. Crew should plan on 7 days for this 1200 mile crossing. Crew is responsible for transportation to and from the boat, flying into JAX, Fl. and a $50 Uber ride to St. Augustine. If interested, contact XXXXX@XXXX
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11/5/2023 from Bermuda to St. Maarten on a Swan 48
OPO Crew Request Swan Program - Short Notice Avocation I had a crew decide last night that he is a coastal sailor. He is flying home so I am looking for one semi experienced crew to join Avocation for the leg from Bermuda to St. Maarten for the last NAR XXXXXX leg ever. I like to have 5 crew plus myself so I can be in the rotation and instruct. Plan to fly into Bermuda this Sunday (In time to join our fish fry Sunday at 5 pm) and book a flight home from St. XXXXXX Nov 14th after spending two or three days in SXM depending on we arrive. This is aboard our XXXXXX 48 Avocation. The cost is $750. Not half of the $4500. The cost for the other crew. They understand it is better if we have a full crew of five. Potential crew need to be comfortable steering a boat with a wheel. You do not need prior offshore experience. I just want to make sure you will fit into the watch schedule since you will most likely not be on watch with me as I will be in full instruction mode for all crew, but will be paired up with two crew from the first leg. I will check e-mail tomorrow afternoon and confirm who can join us. I will need to send you a letter for customs and immigration for when you fly in this Sunday explaining why you are arriving with a one way plane ticket. I look forward to hearing from any interested OPO member who wishes to join us. Just send me your sailing resume.
Regards,
Hank
OPO
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11/5/2023 from Bermuda to St. Maarten on a Hinckley 48
OPO Crew Request # 23-123 Normally I do not send out crew request on such short notice unless for good reason and we know the boat and skipper. Last night at our opening party for the NARC Rally boat owner and skipper XXXXXX said he lost one of his three crew. The boat is a very well equipped and strong Hinckley 48. He has done most of our rallies over the years and he is a very good sailor, good guy. He has two crew and can go with a total of three but likes to have a 4th person aboard to make things. The 2nd leg is always easier than the first anyway so this will be a good passage. The other two crew are 1) An OPO members with experience and 2) a semi-pro female crew who has done bow on race boats etc but sails with him for free. She has made the passage with him two or three times. He has made this passage many times with us. He wants crew with some offshore experience. The passage is free with all onboard food and boat expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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11/12/2023 from Norfolk, Va. to Tortola, BVI on a Swan 51
PO Crew request # 23-124 This crew request just came into the office. It is being posted by Cathy as Hank is offshore. Boat owner XXXXXX seeks crew. Crew arrive Nov 12 in Norfolk for a sailing from Norfolk to Tortola BVI - 10-12 days.
1984 SWAN 51
Offshore experience
Well fitted electric primaries carbon sails
Electric furling
Michael has done 2 circumnavs
500k sea miles.
He retired from professional sailing to go sailing on his own.
Onboard expenses covered
Crew needs to get to/from the boat and cover their own onshore expense
Other accommodations may be discussed for the experienced crew member.
Welcome to stay longer in BVI as well .
Send CV to
A XXXXX@XXXX
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11/15/2023 from Old Saybrook, Ct. to West Palm Beach, Fla on a Hunter 376
OPO Crew Request # 23-125 Pro skipper XXXXXX is looking for 1-2 additional crew to help deliver a Hunter 376' Odyssey' from CT- NYC area to Norfolk, Va. departing next week approx Nov 17-18 While the final destination is Palm Beach, Fl. Crew can join for the first leg to Norfolk only next week. Or the second leg from South Carolina to Fla after Thanksgiving, or both legs, The boat is well equipped and maintained Hunter Legend 376 with all recent electronics, engine, and fully covered cockpit. We intend to sail along the coast when conditions allow, and will likely use the ICW between Norfolk and Morehead City, or whenever conditions warrant. The passage is free with all onboard provisions and expenses covered. As usual you need to get to and from the boat, and cover your own shore expenses. If interested email him for full details at XXXXX@XXXX
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11/12/2023 from Newport to Antigua on a Caliber 40
OPO Crew Request #23-126 Pro skipper XXXXXX is looking for a replacement crew member, QUALIFIED and OFFSHORE-EXPERIENCED. You MUST have offshore experience and MUST provide a résumé or sailing log as well as references. You should be comfortable/confident standing watches alone (with him on call). He is a good skipper and has got crew from us numerous times before. He is delivering a Caliber 40 LRC from Newport RI to Antigua. This will be a passage that will take about 12-14 days...plus possible weather delay days. In addition, applicants should figure on a day for cleanup, upon arrival. In addition, flights back home from Antigua could take two days. You would arrive in Newport as soon as possible. The timing of this passage means you must be okay with spending the Thanksgiving holiday offshore. You MUST be available for two weeks OR SO, to allow for potential weather delays. (Side note: We will NOT be staying aboard for more than 1 day beyond arrival in Antigua, so please don’t ask…thank you.) You will have all offshore food expenses covered. In addition, transportation costs to and from the boat will be reimbursed. If interested, please e-mail him directly at XXXXX@XXXX (don't forget the "r" in the address). Attach your résumé or log of past offshore trips and include references. He adds: I am a 100-ton professional delivery captain with 47 years' experience and more than 135,000 offshore miles. I have done this particular passage many times before. I am safety-conscious and weather-knowledgeable, and have a calm demeanor. We are also using professional meteorologist Chris Parker for backup weather advice and routing.
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11/20/2023 from Belfast Maine to Bimini Bahamas on a Valiant 40
OPO Crew Request # 23-127 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX sent me this crew request this morning. I just arrived in St. Maarten Yesterday. I am not able to speak with him, but since he was referred by an OPO members I am assuming the boat is seaworthy and am semi-confident that he knows what he is doing. This is what he sent me. Please do make sure you do your due diligence and ask questions about the boat and the skipper. I am also assuming the passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you have to get to and from the boat. If interested please send you resume to him at XXXXXX@XXXXXX Hello Hank, my name is XXXXXX. I am the owner of a 1979 Valiant 40 CB. I had planned to head south last Friday and discovered a mechanical problem with a furler . Rather than Jerry rig the problem I postponed the departure until new parts arrive, and everything is properly repaired. A lost my crew as a result of the postponement and am looking to depart for the Bahamas on the 20th of November, or the first weather window on the 27th or shortly thereafter. I plan to sail from Belfast ME to the Cape Cod Canal then out through the Race to either Cape May NJ or Norfolk VA weather dependent. Alternative if poor weather conditions is through Long Island Sound, down the East River to NYC and down the Jersey coast. From Norfolk I plan to take the ICW to Beaufort/ Morehead City then offshore between the Gulf Stream and the coast to southern Florida then cross over to The Bahamas and check in at either Bimini or Great Harbor. Then leisurely down through the Exumas and Ragged Islands. I have owned my own boats for the last 10 years. My first boat was a Pearson 35 which I purchased in 2013 in Port Jefferson LI and sailed extensively in New England, 2nd was a Pearson 365 I purchased in 2017 in Beaufort SC and sailed to Belfast and the New England Coast and cruised extensively in the Bahamas. I still own this boat . Boat#3 is the ‘79 Valiant 40 which I purchased in Brunswick GA in2022 and sailed extensively in the Bahamas and back to Belfast in June. James suggested I contact you as a potential source of sailors wishing to crew. Thank you for your kind assistance in this matter.
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11/17/2023 from Norfolk, VA to Little Creek Palm Beach, FL or Marsh Harbor, Bahamas on a Beneteau 48
OPO Crew Request # 23-128 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX is looking for crew on short notice. He was referred to us by an OPO member who he is boat neighbors with. This is almost too short of notice to send out. He sent me a crew request via e-mail but did not include a phone number. I imagine if he does not get crew in the next 24 hours he can be flexible enough to wait for you, but I am not sure. He plans to leave on Nov 18th. I did not want to take another day to ask questions. The boat is a new 2023 Beneteau 48 named XXXXXX. He is looking for experienced crew who can stand a solo watch. He plans to have three crew in total. He has owned other boats in the last from a Beneteau 51, Hunter 45, Hunter 41, J/105, Swan 47, Lagoon 450, to a Lagoon 52. He e-mails: Fully equipped for offshore sailing (new 8-person life raft, EPIRB, AIS, Starlink internet, recent engine service, VHF, radar, MOB recovery, new dinghy, safety equipment, etc.) I assume the passage is free and you need to get to and from the boat. But do ask him what the terms are. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX
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11/18/2023 from Hampton, VA to Moorehead City, VA on a Beneteau 45
OPO Crew Request # 23-129 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX has crew lined up but she had a boat repair that took a week and lost crew. She has found one crew, but is looking for one more crew to help make this short hop aboard her 2013 Beneteau 45 named XXXXXX. She has a web site http://www.UUUUU.com Note she also has a cat aboard just in case you are allergic to cats. She e-mails: Very well equipped for safety and self-sufficiency. Starlink, EPIRB, life raft, radar, AIS, autopilot, 3 sided enclosure, 4 jerry cans for extra fuel, ESPAR heat, solar panels I am the only one on board (except my cat). Here is my sailing resume https://www.UUUUU.com The passage is free with onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for any meals or drinks ashore. If interested please send your sailing resume to her at XXXXX@XXXX
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11/24/2023 from Bermuda to Tortola BVI on a Swan 51
OPO Crew request # 23-124 Updated I spoke with boat owner and skipper XXXXXX this afternoon. He lost his crew since he diverted to Bermuda for weather. Another window is opening up this weekend. He would like crew to arrive Friday or Sat as early as possible. But crew need to have flexibility just in case the window closes and this 850 miles 6 days passage is once again delayed. Mike has an older 1984 Swan 51 centerboard named “Atratus” (Black Swan) that he lives aboard. He has many miles sailing. The boat is strong and pretty well equipped if not perfect. The one thing to note is that he is a smoker so if cigarette smoke bothers you, please do not apply.
The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but you need to get to and from the boat and have money for any shoreside meals and drinks. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at A XXXXX@XXXX
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3/29/2024 from Panama City to French Polynesia on a Morris 46
OPO Crew Request # 23-130 OPO Crew Request # 23-130 29 March 2024 4900 n miles - 70 days (30 days for Nuku Hiva) Panama City to French Polynesia, April/May 2024 - Boat owner and Captain XXXXXX is looking for one crewmember with significant open water experience to complete a crew of three for an April passage from Panama City to the Marquesas. The vessel is a 1997 Morris 46 named XXXXXX in excellent condition, properly fitted out for the voyage with safety equipment and boat hardware. The starting date is flexible in the first week of April depending on crew requirements. We foresee further cruising during May in the Marquesas and Tuamotu Archipelago before arriving in Papeete, Tahiti. The crew is welcome to continue to Tahiti. The skipper and first mate/cook have been sailing cruising boats for 13 years including North Atlantic crossings and New England/Caribbean passages. A travel stipend can be considered. The passage is free with all onboard expenses included, but plan on having money for shoreside stops along the way. If interested please send your sailing resume and contact information to him at XXXXX@XXXX He adds: Crew requirements: Solo watch Excellent sailing and boat handling abilities Previous multi-day and night ocean sailing experience Boat maintenance A couple sharing a berth would also be possible. Total crew size: 3 Captain and 1st mate (husband and wife) have 15,000 hours passage experience. Crew should have at least 2,000 hours passage experience. Solo watches are a requirement. No pets No children No smoking No drinking on passage
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