Crew Wanted: Bahamas to USVI

[Winston Smith]

Looking for one more hand on catamaran delivery from Bahamas to the USVI. Leaving Aug 5th or 6th, weather allowing. Please be available to travel on the 3rd or 4th. A US PASSPORT is mandatory. Some verifiable sailing experience is also mandatory, and offshore experience is a big plus, and so is proficiency with lights and sounds. Pay is modest at best, this is suited for someone newly credentialed, or an experienced amateur.
She's a 2022 Bali 48 equipped for offshore passages. All responsibilities shared. You will be one of 3 aboard, and have private bunk. Boat runs non-stop on rotating watch schedule. Smoking, vaping, and alcohol not allowed. Expect 7 to 9 days underway. Boat pays for provisions. Pay depends on experience. Travel reimbursed for crew in FLA or USVI, others negotiable. This will be a bumpy ride, at best. If you believe you're a good fit, please send info about yourself and experience. Thank you

[Avionics_Joe]

I read this right after checking Windy.

[seattle_sailor]

Hi Winston,

I noticed your post and I am very interested in this trip. However I noticed some weather around the time your scheduled departure. If you find that you want to depart earlier or later I would be glad to buy my own flight to Nassau, Bahamas. Alaska Airlines has a direct flight and I would arrive at 9:35am the next day.

* not looking for compensation.
* willing to split the costs of food
* don't smoke or do drugs
* don't drink on passage
* hold a valid US Passpor
* don't have a criminal record
* looking to gain sea miles with a safe crew and vessel

I am a 48 year old engineer that has been boating since my youth but I just started sailing during the last four years. As an avid traveler I am looking for ways to gain more seatime aboard catamarans since I plan on buying one in 3 years once my last child goes to college.

Washington State Boaters Education Card 00315421
ASA 101 Keelboat
ASA 103 Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising
ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Crusing
ASA 118 Docking Endorsement
Marine Radio Operator Permit Serial #MP00054030 FRN 0034183350 File #0010675992

Wilderness First Responder (2000)
CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross
SCUBA PADI Open Water Diver 9612407132
SCUBA PADI Advanced Open Water 24020M3246
SCUBA PADI Enriched Air / Nitrox 24020M3257
FAA Private Pilot License

Over the past couple years I have spent several weeks chartering sailing monohulls and catamarans in the San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands, and the USVI/BVI islands.

If you would like to set up a time for a video call to see if our interests align please let me know.

Thank you for your consideration,
Patrick

Patrick Osewalt
3720 163rd Ave SE Bellevue, WA 98008
Mobile 206-390-1872


Date / Location / Boat / Objective / Captain or crew / Days

Offshore/Coastal Sailing Experience:

Aug 2021 Anacortes, WA Beneteau "Swell Time" ASA22 Crew with Captain Dennis Palmer 2 days
Aug 2021 Anacortes, WA Hanse 348 "Grete 1" Crew with Captain Dennis Palmer 1 day
Dec 2021 USVI Leopard 44 Catamaran "Salty Candy" ASA 101,103,104, 114 Crew with Captain Jose Miranda 7 days
Oct 2023 San Juan Islands, WA Fountaine Pajot Lipari 40 Catamaran "Thin Air" ASA 105/106 Crew with Captain Kurt Campbell 7 days
Jun 2023 San Juan Islands, WA Beneteau 373 Monohull "Chinook" ASA 118 Crew with Captain Tim Hoving 2 days
Jul 2023 San Juan Sailing Flotilla Jeanneau 419 "Raven" Monohull Crew with Captain Laura Bolin 7 days
Dec 2023 USVI/BVI Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 "Infinate Blue" Waypoints Charter Captain 8 days
Mar 2024 BVI>Turks and Caicos Leopard 45 Catamaran "For Sail" crew with Captain Marc Tanner 10 days


Power boating experience
2008-2023 Lake Washington, WA Malibu boats VLX, LSV22 90+ days
2008-2023 Lake Washington, WA Cobalt CS22
2019 Lake Coeur d' Alene Cobalt 22
2010-2024 Puget Sound and Lake Washington Larson Cabrio 370 10 days

Nautical Miles Sailed 800+ Sea Days: 44

[huramentzefix]

I am holding a B1/B2 visa validity until 2023 and an European Passport.
STCW valid, and an expired medical certificate which can be renewed.
US passport is mandatory because the boat is US flagged?

[Winston Smith]

Originally Posted by Avionics_Joe

I read this right after checking Windy.

2nd sentence of the post says 'weather allowing".

[BVIbrian]

Originally Posted by Avionics_Joe

I read this right after checking Windy.

Avionics Joe...looks fine for the 6th.

[Avionics_Joe]

Looks good, now.

[argonauta1]

Must be urgent to sail this route in hurricane season.

[H0BBES]

Where in the Bahamas are you departing from...? Palm Cay..?

[H0BBES]

Originally Posted by argonauta1

Must be urgent to sail this route in hurricane season.

They probably need it for charter in the USVI