Richard Staite wants 2 crew for So What I, Nautitech 40.2, m.

From Marina di Ragusa, Italy to St George , Grenada.

June 2024 to February 2025.

Crew required- Toward the end of 2024 and early 2025 we will be making several passages and eventually crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean in Jan 2025. We are looking for crew for each of the passages and are hoping to find people, ideally a couple aged 50+ with Atlantic crossing experience to accompany us on these adventures. These passages are as follows:- 1) Early June 2024 from Southern Sicily to Motril in Spain via Bizerte in Tunisia, Sardinia and the Balearics. 2) Early November 2024 from Motril to Las Palmas on Gran Canaria via Gibraltar and possibly Morocco. 3) Early Jan 2025 from Las Palmas to Mindelo in Cape Verde 4) Mid January 2025 from Mindelo to Port Louis Marina in St Georges in Grenada. The captain (Age 63) has been sailing for many years and has had extensive experience in the UK and the Med and is married to a very willing student (age 61) who is continually learning but has almost no sailing experience - hence the reason we are looking for experienced crew to assist us. During the passage, the captain will always be open to suggestions, but ultimately the final decision will rest with the captain. Safety is paramount. We have Starlink on board but this is considered an extra and a contribution will be required towards its use whilst in priority data locations (Usually more than 20nm from shore). The boat has 4 cabins, 2 heads with integral showers, a saloon area and a cockpit. We are a very clean and tidy couple that will be travelling with our pets (cat and dog). Duties would include help and assistance with all sailing activities including night watches and responsibility for the cleanliness of own heads and cabin. Dietary needs can be discussed nearer departure but we are not vegetarian so this must be born in mind. Sharing of cleaning and cooking duties required. We would prefer non smokers but considerate vaping will be considered in outdoor areas. This is an unpaid opportunity. Expenses covered by the captain are: food on board (Pre-planned provisioning for days at sea), fuel, repairs and port levies (customs and clearance expenses) and docking/marina/mooring fees. Personal expenses and particular likes or requirements for extra -to planned provisioning or expenditure while ashore are not covered by the captain. Travel expenses to and from the boat are the responsibility of the crew during each of the legs outlined. Offshore trans Atlantic ocean sailing experience is a necessity. Personal hygiene is a necessity. Applicants must ensure that passports have a minimum of 12 months validity at the date that we are expecting to complete the passage and must also ensure that all visa validity is checked and adhered to. During the passages that are within Schengen countries you will be required to ensure that you have enough Schengen days left to comply with requirements and if joining for all passages from Motril onwards it will be a requirement to be leaving with a full allocation of 90 Schengen days available to cover for all eventualities en route from Spain all the way to Cape Verde. This is a conditional requirement. A sailing résumé and references would be required in order for us to evaluate potential crew. We hope that everyone will enjoy the opportunity for individual downtime as well as plenty of enjoyable times together. We maintain a dry boat while on passage. No weapons of any kind will be allowed or any illegal drugs. We are keen to see applications (In whatever form you are comfortable with) from anyone who thinks that they might meet the above criteria and are looking for a sailing adventure next year. We invite people who are interested in doing one, two or even all of the above passages and the detail of this can be discussed. Upon arrival at our destination we will all clean the boat down and you will need to find your own accommodation or to have made travel arrangements for onward passage within 2 days. We are extremely excited about our future plans and hope that you will able to join us on our journey.

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

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 2): Watch-leader

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: This opportunity is open to mature (Ideally 50+) applicants that possess suitable experience and enjoy the company of others including our pets. This could could be either 2 individuals (either friends or singles) or a couple. As described above captain will pay all onboard expenses but ravel expenses to and from the boat are not included. If you are relaxed, easy-going and have a sense of humour, you will definitely fit in! If you feel that you have any particular skills that might be of interest please dont omit these in your application.

Money: expenses shared equally

Travel to and from boat: crew pays

Other Info: