This opportunity was posted on March 30, 2025
[ active ] Halifax (Canada) to Azores (Portugal) – 07.2025 Canada to Portugal ref 15362

Sylvain Rayé wants 3 crew for Liko, Excess 11, m.
From Halifax, Canada to Horta, Portugal.
July 2025 to August 2025.
I am convoying my recently purchased catamaran from Halifax to the Azores in July 2025 and looking for additional crew members to join the passage. The Crew & Vessel • The crew currently consists of three experienced sailors (men), including a skipper with offshore experience. • A fourth crew member, a woman and friend of ours, may also join. • We are all between 35-45 years old, experienced, and easygoing. • The catamaran is well-equipped for the crossing (see boat details), ensuring a safe and efficient passage. Who We Are Looking For • 3 motivated, reliable, and team-oriented sailors. • Comfortable with long ocean passages, night watches, and life at sea. • Someone with minimum sailing experience, offshore experience is a plus • A good fit for the crew dynamic—positive attitude and adaptable mindset are key! Details • Departure: mid-July 2025 from Halifax, Canada • Destination: Horta, The Azores, Portugal (we may adapt depending on the crew) • Estimated Duration: Around 2-3 weeks, depending on weather conditions • At arrival: can stay with us (to be discussed how long) - see our other opportunities • Permit / Visa: sailor must have rights to travel from Canada to Portugal (Europe) / Passport, Visa must be regulated / Have enough money to travel back home • Contribution: Shared expenses (food, fuel, marina fees, etc.) • Not included: Travel from/to the boat - Personal insurance (health and public liability insurances must be provided) • On owner cost: boat, boat insurance, maintenance, offshore skipper If you’re interested in an incredible Atlantic crossing with a solid and fun crew, reach out with your sailing background and a bit about yourself! Fair winds!
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): Watch-leader
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 2): does not matter
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 3): does not matter
Sailing with a Rally: None
I'm looking for (gender): either
Cabins/Sleeping : shared cabin-own bunk
Smoking on board: non-smokers only
Total people on board: 7
Crew roles: The crew will take turns to participate in most of the tasks on the boat : - Prepare the boat - Set or remove the sails - Prepare the cooking for the rest of the crew - Steer or watch if auto-pilot is engaged - Check the course / weather - Night watches - Check the engine / help for repair if any - Prepare port manoeuvre - Fish - Play cards or board games - Listen music or participate to karaoke - Read books - Watch dolphins - Drink (alcohol but not that much - for sure forbidden at all at night) If you are woman, you may have your own room or it will be shared with an other woman.
Money: expenses shared equally
Travel to and from boat: crew pays
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