Maui IV

Moody 44

Length
13 m/44 ft

Monohull

Sail

Description

I sail a Moody 44 – a solid, bluewater cruiser built for comfort and long passages. She’s well-equipped for ocean sailing, with in-mast furling, a spacious cockpit, and plenty of room below for crew. Designed with both performance and safety in mind, she’s the perfect balance of sturdy and comfortable, making her ideal for offshore adventures as well as relaxed coastal cruising. Currently, I’m preparing her for longer passages, including the ARC in 2026 and onward into the Caribbean. She’s a proven boat with the capability to handle ocean crossings, and I’m steadily adding upgrades and gear to make life onboard smooth and enjoyable.

Additional details

🌍 Crew Wanted – ARC 2026 Atlantic Crossing aboard Moody 44 We’re looking for 2–3 crew to join us for the ARC 2026 Atlantic crossing aboard our Moody 44 sailing yacht. About Us We’re a couple sailing our Moody 44, setting off from Guernsey in summer 2026 and aiming to be in the Canary Islands by early November for the ARC start. We don’t drink, we like to keep things relaxed but safe, and we’re looking for crew who are enthusiastic, adaptable, and up for the adventure. The Plan • Departure: Guernsey, – August 2026 (weather dependent). • Route: Down the west coast of France and northern Spain, with the option of stopping in the Azores. • Destination: Canary Islands for the ARC rally preparations. • ARC start: Late November 2026, crossing to Saint Lucia. • We’ll be staying in Saint Lucia for Christmas before deciding the next steps – crew can disembark then, or talk with us about staying on longer. Crew Arrangements • One couple: forward V-cabin with Jack & Jill shared head. • One solo crew: forward starboard bunk cabin. • We mainly want crew for the Atlantic crossing, but it would be great if you could sail with us earlier (July–August) so we can get to know each other as a team. Expectations • ARC rally crew fee (paid directly to ARC, non-refundable). • Crew must bring their own lifejacket with personal PLB (ARC requirement). The boat will carry all other ARC-mandated safety equipment, which will be inspected in the Canaries. • Shared contribution to provisions and running costs. • Happy with simple, shared meals (we’re not fussy eaters and would prefer the same). • Some sailing experience is ideal, but attitude and reliability are just as important. What You’ll Get • A proper offshore adventure, with the safety and camaraderie of the ARC fleet. • The chance to sail a proven bluewater yacht on an epic passage. • Memories, friendships, and a tropical Christmas at the end of it! If this sounds like your kind of adventure, send me a message telling us a bit about yourself, your sailing background, and why you’d like to join. We’re keen to meet potential crew ahead of time so we know we’ll make a good team.