John Williams wants 3 crew for FARAWAY2, CUSTOM 47 FOOT STEEL SCHOONER, 14m.

From Puerto Natales , Chile to Sitka, United States.

February 2018 to November 2018.

High latitude sailing in both the southern and northern hemisphere. For the south the vessel will only accommodate 3 but for the north we'll have accomodations for 4 The northern passage begins in Barcelona Span in late April and plans are to reach my island home near Sitka Alaska early Nov. of 2018. Air passage to Spain from Sitka I'll help there too but need to talk first. Patagonia passage about a month . Leave for Spain mid March and provision vessel for the north with some improvements---the pilot house cover---soft or possibly hard and some electronic additions too. Depart Sapini mid April with stops in Shengen country --90 days out of 180 Portugal, then out of Shengen-- Ireland , Scotland west coast--third time for me-, Faroes, Iceland--Shiengen again then W Greenland by mid June and W coast until ice is a problem over to Labrador for coastal cruising noth until NWP opens mid Aug. Barrow and Bering sea by mid Sept. and Alaska Peninsula and gulf coast to SE Alaska during fall ---salmon runs and brown bears too Gulf ocast and Alaska Peninsula from mid Sept to mid Oct. Spectacular region---my third trnsit Arrive at my home on island near Sitka, SE Alaska late Oct. Some harbor days waiting for weather windows probable during this last section so expect delays . I;ve done this section three times before ---last from Japan, aleutians and know it well.

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

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

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 3): does not matter

Sailing with a Rally:

I'm looking for (gender): either

Cabins/Sleeping : shared cabin-own bunk

Smoking on board: non-smokers only

Total people on board: 4

Crew roles: Each member should enjoy the magnifcnet scenery and unique cultures of the south and the north. The flight from Chile, I'd say pay half but would need to discuss that issue first . With respect to specific crew requirements that depends on the capabiity and their experience.. But sharing cookinig duties would be expected. handling sails ,, navigating, and help with other details like stores, and general storage and arrangements would be nice. I'd also expect some elbow grease needed along the way to maiintain the vessel in a seaworthy condition. It's also Good to learn as much as possible about navigation and sail handling abord the schooner and the ketch too as well as reading the interesting books and articles of thse two regions. . Most importantly --- patience is required as delays due to weather and other unforseen things are likely. Love of sailing and traveling these areas is not easy as weather always plays an important role. With the schooner that weather winidow of sailing andmotoring is vastliy increased over the Colin Archer ketch. I hope you'll get in touch and I can better explain this trip in more detail. I well know Susanne Hubber who this seasoon completed the NWP eastward bound---the first single handed lady to do that---well done Susanne! I'll be in touch with her to learn as much as possible about this exciting adventure. Hope you can join me too. Thankhyou John

Money: expenses shared equally

Travel to and from boat: negotiable

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