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Comment by Art Dufresne on November 1, 2009 at 10:14am

planning on sailing from Norfolk to FT. Lauderdale on the outside leaving Tuesday 11/3. 4 other experienced crew aboard my Stevens 47 Comfortably Numb (www.svcomfortablynumb.com) . Am looking for one more crew

Comment by Ty Ebright on October 31, 2009 at 2:55pm

Thanks for the responses. I have found a great crew and they are getting ready for the crossing. Konrad, Swiss Dr., Kathe, American Nurse, Markas, Swiss Wine Expert and Myself. Very excited to be making this trip from Sardinia to Antigua.

Comment by H. Christopher Sommerhoff on October 22, 2009 at 2:25pm

I am 43 years old, have sailed 6 years as crew and skipper of a J/30 and a 38 ft 1/4 tonner between Sandy Hook, NJ and Boston, MA. I have also crewed for 5 years on Flathead Lake, MT on a J/34, Friers 33, J/29, Colgate 26 and a Farr 37. Have for the last 3 years owned, skippered, raced and cruised my J/24 on Flathead Lake. Also attended J/World Newport back in 1984. In total I have 14+ years experience of sailing, with strong navigational skills, a strong computer and electrical background, great listening abilities and many stories. I am very interested in pursuing a career in sailing, It is something I should have pursued a long time ago. WILLING TO RELOCATE and have PASSPORT! Please contact me if you are interested or forward on my email/information to anyone who might be interested in retaining my services, experiences and abilities.

Comment by pilot_sailor - KD4IHI on October 16, 2009 at 6:40am

Objective
Engineer, Mate, Deck for short / long term, or repositioning. New build or refitting assistance. Boat sitting for showing vessels. A situation which would employ my broad technical and customer service background, need for challenges, self-starter initiative, and multi-cultural interpersonal skills.

Mechanical
Second Engineer for 100'+ private cruising motor vessels. Rebuilt marine gasoline engines via written and verbal instructions. Basic small diesel engine and outboard motor troubleshooting knowledge.

Boat Building and Repair
Fiberglass Technician / Carpenter - constructed a Roberts 65’ Catamaran from full size plans.
Marine Carpenter - engineered custom installations of wheelhouse instruments, while specializing in window and leak repair.

Electronic
Fifteen [15] years of electronics and personal computer experience, also freelance Webmaster since 1996. PC based hardware and software configure / troubleshoot, telephone technical support, and consultant / trainer. Built circuit boards and repaired them from component level. Installation of category five and fiber optic media.

Sea Time
1300NM bluewater experience, and other documented seatime.
ROSE MARIE 42' Roberts - auxiliary sail. Operator/Navigator/Deckhand. Port Everglades, Florida to Ponce, Puerto Rico.
COOL CHANCE 42’ Morgan - auxiliary sail. Operator/Navigator/Deckhand. Port of Miami to Saint Petersburg, Florida via News Channel.
EVASION 34' Beneteau - auxiliary sail. Operator/Navigator/Deckhand. Key Biscayne, Florida to the western Bahamas, and return.
CHAMACA 56' Challenger - auxiliary sail. Operator/Deckhand. Offshore Port Everglades, Florida.
ONCE UPON A TIME 41' Catalac - catamaran auxiliary sail. Operator/Deckhand. Offshore Port of Miami, Florida.
BELUGA 50' Viking - sportfish. Operator. Offshore Port Everglades, Florida.
BAHAMA 42' Morgan - auxiliary sail. Operator. Freeport, Bahamas to Port of Palm Beach, Florida.
SUN-N-FUN 8.7M Columbia - auxiliary sail. Owner/Operator. Southeast Florida coastal waters.

Experience
Ten [10] years of direct customer service contact with Fortune 500 executives. Experienced in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Also, a demonstrated ability to satisfy the most demanding of customers.

Technical Sales and Production Associate for marine hardware importer.
Duties: Sales - Dealt with walk-in and over the telephone customers. Provided creative solutions to satisfy the needs of customers utilizing hardware within the program. Customer inquiry follow up, and follow through by documenting order progress in database notes (which coworkers adopted this practice). Production - Quality control tested fit, function, and finish. Machined and adapted products.
Responsibilities: The only employee to be solely responsible for in stock quantity and ordering of a product line. With the strict goal of just in time inventory of over 40 items with a lead time of 4-10 weeks, while forecasting for demand.
Izerwaren

Technical Support via telephone for IBM Mobiles and Aptiva line.
Duties: Diffused emotionally distraught customers. Resolved customer’s problems through troubleshooting hardware / software issues.
The Answer Group

Certificates
Amateur Radio License - Technician, FCC - KD4IHI
Microsoft Certified Professional - MCP
Private Pilot Certificate - ASEL, FAA
SCUBA training - resort course completed

Education
Bachelor of Science, Aviation Business Administration - three years completed.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Daytona Beach, Florida.

Language Skills
Functionally literate in french, Spanish, and Italian.

International Travel
Majorca, Athens, Paris, Italian Riviera, West Coastal Costa Rica, Caracas, Cozumel, and London. Also, extensive travel throughout the Caribbean.

Comment by Suky Cannon on October 5, 2009 at 9:19pm

Crew opportunity availbable to experienced sailor ~ A friend of mine who I have been crewing with is looking to go cruising in the Chesapeake exploring the eastern shore from October 12 to October 20th and is looking for easygoing crew. Share food costs and come sail on new 38 foot catamaran with easygoing master sailor. Go for 5 days or the full 8. Leaving from and returning to Annapolis. Easy public transportation. Give me a shout if you're interested.

Comment by Maureen on September 8, 2009 at 8:04pm

Hi,
was looking at this group and was hoping to join. Can you tell me whom I should contact? Thanks
Maureen

Comment by Art Dufresne on September 2, 2009 at 2:26pm

I'm bringing CN (Stevens 47) from CT to Norfolk this weekend. leaving Fri(9/3) @ 1st light from Westbrook, CT. Another friend on his Hans Christian 48 is also going.

Looking for crew. Can pick up at stops in City Island Firday evening or Liberty Landing 6 am Sat. Email if you can come.

Comment by Donald Smith on June 12, 2009 at 5:34pm

I have Mantoloking as a home port. Mind driving up? Let's talk about this!

Comment by carole lowry on June 12, 2009 at 3:59pm

Hi Don
We are at Forked River, Tall Oaks Marina. Stop by, we a the third Marina down from the State Marina on Rte 9. There are always willing sailors around.
All the best
Carle

Comment by Donald Smith on June 12, 2009 at 12:17pm

I sail an S2 in Barnegate bay on weekends. It is not blue water but I am always looking for friendly crew!

Don

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