Mark Davies wants 2 crew for Bluevana, Lagoon, m.

From La Rochelle - Port Des Minimes, France to Marina Las Palmas, Spain.

May 2023 to June 2023.

We will sail from La Rochelle, France with final destination of Canary Islands. After we cross the Bay of Biscay and land in Coruna, Spain, we will be hopping along the coast of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar. I will be exploring the Canary Islands over the summer and will cross the Atlantic with the ARC in November. We are planning on leaving La Rochelle mid May (15th to 20th ish) depending on weather windows. I anticipate we will get to Gibraltar in about 3-4 weeks. Timing will depend on weather and where we decide to stop and for how long. There are a lot of beautiful places to explore and great marinas with good food and drinks. The boat is bluewater ready and has luxury upgrades such as AC/Heat, watermaker, Integrel power generation and lithium house bank, solar on aft arches as well as TV, microwave/oven, induction cook top and an enclosed cockpit/helm and more. Also have internet via Starlink. The boat is equipped with AIS, radar, EPIRB, offshore lift raft, VHF and all the safety equipment for offshore sailing. My brother is with me for the entire trip and others are joining for legs. There are 4 private double cabins and 1 single sleeping area. I will likely only have 4-5 people on the boat so everyone has their own cabin. However, couples or friends can share a cabin. I have sailed in the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada and the Med. I am retired, married and the kids are grown and out on their own. I am responsible, capable, reliable but like to have fun and love adventures. I exercise, eat healthy and have a no alcohol or drug policy while underway. However, do enjoy cocktails and good beer on land!

Mark is currently based in Peoria, United States

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): does not matter

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 2): does not matter

Sailing with a Rally: None

I'm looking for (gender): either

Cabins/Sleeping : own cabin-own bunk

Smoking on board: non-smokers only

Total people on board: 4

Crew roles: We are looking for easy going and relaxed people that enjoy the ocean and fun adventures. Ideal crew would be outgoing, openminded and ready to make adventurous memories. This is not a charter, so crew to participate in the regular daily chores like cooking, cleaning and keeping the living area organized. For non-sailors, you can learn as much as you want about sailing and navigation. For experienced crew, you can help with sailing, watches and navigation to your level of experience. Crew to pay own travel expenses to and from the boat as well as contribute $50 per day that goes towards food onboard and boat running expenses (Marina/mooring fees, fuel, crew laundry etc). Other than travel to the boat and the $50 daily contribution, the only other expenses for crew would be responsible for are food, drinks and activities on land with the exception of the captain buying first round of drinks! No drugs or alcohol while underway.

Money: daily contribution from crew $50

Travel to and from boat: crew pays

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