This opportunity was posted on January 16, 2026

[ active ] Auckland to Rarotonga, Cook Islands New Zealand to Cook Islands ref 15763

Joerg Esdorn wants 1 crew for Kincsem , Amel 55, m.

From Auckland, New Zealand to Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

May 2026 to May 2026.

We will be sailing from New Zealand to the Cook Islands, non-stop. This is about 2,000 nautical miles and not your typical downwind tradewind passage. We can expect changing conditions including potentially some upwind work. But if we time it right, it could be downwind all the way!

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): Watch-leader

Sailing with a Rally: Independent

I'm looking for (gender): either

Cabins/Sleeping : shared cabin-own bunk

Smoking on board: smoking allowed

Total people on board: 4

Crew roles: I am looking for a fourth person with good offshore experience to be able to have 4 watch keepers. In addition to myself as skipper, we already have one Brit and a Canadian lady on the team, both very experienced ocean sailors. I've sailed with both of them before offshore for more than 3,000 miles. The person we are looking for must be able to go watches by himself or herself, be able to cook decent food and be a good sailor. Also must be fit and be willing and able to share in all tasks on board.

Money: daily contribution from crew $20

Travel to and from boat: crew pays

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