Sailing around the Caribbean

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Hellooooo to all. I own a 42 monohull sailing yacht and am looking for crew to help out. We sail where the wind takes us.

My current crew said my profile sounded angry so i decided to put this in to sound less angry but there was a reason for being very specific....imagine being on a boat with beautiful weather and scenery and you have 1 person on board that is completely wrecking it with their behaviour etc....a boat is a small place and you cant exactly get off anywhere....so its very specific and...well....sounds a bit angry ha :)..... here goes.

You must be adventurous....I mean actually adventurous and not just like the idea of being adventurous. You should also be very fit. This trip is NOT for you if you are clumsy, not spry, not practical, not able to get along with people, have to be told what to do and chased to do a single task. Non smokers and small drInkers/non drinkers only.

This is a trip for you if you eat simply, are adaptable, like people, are interesting for the camera and proactive and want to see things not in the magazines and believe me there are way better things out there than in the magazines. What we see is real and untouched. You must like snorkeling and Bush walking. Please have your own snorkeling gear.

Our diet is simple and healthy and consists of porridge, cabbage, grated beetroot, carrot, potatoes, pumpkins, hummus, lentils, rice, rice noodles, lots of fish meals and fish curries and did I mention fish. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO EAT FISH. WE CANNOT CARRY ENOUGH FOOD FOR VEGETARIANS. AND DID I MENTION SEAFOOD. WE EAT SEAFOOD.
I put this in because alot of vegans and non- fish eaters still apply and yes they still do...oh well I tried. Please please please read the previous list carefully. It never ceases to amaze when people come on board and are unaware of it. There are no shops on the sea!!! Also , we have very little fridge space. I personally don't eat dairy or wheat so the meals are skewed in that direction but you can bring your own snack food if you like bread, chocolate, chips, biscuits and extra fruit etc.

YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 MONTH AVAILABLE PREFERABLY MORE AND BE FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR DATES. PLEASE DON'T APPLY WITH STRICT DATES WITH STRICT TIMES FOR ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE. THE WEATHER IS NOT OBLIGING SOMETIMES AND YOU MAY NOT GET ON OR OFF AT THOSE TIMES. I WONT CHOOSE YOU IF YOU DO THIS . FLEXIBILITY IS THE KEY!!

PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR PREFERRED DATES AND APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF STAY IN YOUR FIRST CONTACT WITH ME. IF YOU DONT DO THIS I WILL NOT ANSWER BECAUSE USUALLY MY RECEPTION IS VERY POOR AND I DONT HAVE THE TIME TO GO BACK AND FORTH WITH MESSAGES ON THE WORST DOWNLOAD SPEED TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHEN YOU CAN COME. It is very frustrating!!!!

If you try to contact me please don't be worried if i don't reply for a week or so, I am probably out at sea and don't have reception.

I have a YouTube channel with 85,000 subscribers. If you have your own Instagram thing or vlog I am happy to promote you on my channel and you can keep posting yourself on what we are doing aswell but sometimes we are without internet for a month or so you better be able to schedule videos etc in advance.

If you want to see resorts and marinas and other nature damaging places then this is NOT your boat. Sometimes we have to use these places but in general I try to avoid them and see places that are untouched. I am filming the WHOLE adventure so if you aren't prepared to be filmed then don't apply. Preference is also given to crew that have longer times of stay. Of course if there are personality clashes then a shorter trip will result. This happens rarely because i am careful in searching for crew but sometimes it happens. That's about it.

If you can sail, video edit video using Adobe Premier Pro, play guitar, or have another useful skill or something interesting then state that. If you know you don’t get seasick then say so. Preference will be given to video editors.

Please quote the word "orange" at the start of your first message so I know you have read everything.

So a typical application would go a bit like this..,,

Orange
My name is Jack Bughe/ Jane mitchell
I am 28
I am available from Feb 18 to June 24.
I can fly and meet you in Panama.
I can sail and have raced boats for 4 years in etc
I can/cannot video edit on XYZ program (Please include this so I know)
I get seasick but only for the first 2 days and then I am good.
I have a medical condition but I have medication for 3 months so I am ok
I can edit video on Vegas only but will have a look at Premier Pro and have a go before I see you
I can juggle, spit fire, play the guitar, do handstands , climb 60 ft palm trees etc
I am a vegetarian but I do eat fish and eggs
I can’t cook.
I am allergic to pineapple/crab etc
I have lived on a boat before for 3 years etc
I have seen your blog and I don’t like it. I can improve it by doing etc
Have a nice day.

End of application.

Yes I know it’s sounds very angry and specific but if you have watched my vlog then you may see that I am actually laid back and like to joke around but the safety of a boat is important and that comes from the crew so in the end I just want everyone to be safe and have a good time without any nasty surprises. Good luck. If you get accepted it WILL be one of the most amazing experiences of your life. Hey I am still doing it and am amazed all the time.

Remember, sailing sets you free.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It will be a great adventure. You hopefully will learn a little about sailing. You will see beautiful places that few people see cos i tend to go to the more difficult places. You will see beautiful reefs, whales, dolphins, huge sharks and gorgeous islands. If you can sail that would be a plus but if you don't you must be practical and have a good positive attitude. You will have an awesome time.
Help
I need someone to help with editing video and creating videos and cook and help around the boat. Everyone contributes and helps, there are no princes or princesses.

You must like people and be able to get along with all types of people .
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
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You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Bed on a boat, couch on boat.
What else ...
Snorkelling, fishing, bushwalking and of course sailing. Remember, sailing sets you free.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20 - 25 hours a week

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Feedback left by and about host (15)

14/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa was great on the boat. Sometimes it is isn't easy being on a boat but she handled it well even when we had a complete power failure while sailing at night. I gave her a torch and she sailed by compass while i went below to sort out the problem. She was only a beginner sailor and admitted afterward that she was scared but from what I saw i… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

I got on Peter's boat this May, after he had just spent some months with repairing and working on the boat. I arrived with amazing timing and we left soon after I got there and I stayed on the boat for a litte less than two months - two of the best months in my life! I did not know how long I would want to stay originally, but I was sad to leave… read more when it was time..

We did a lot of cool things together and I saw so many beautiful places.. We went for snorkelling and spearfishing every day - so you really need to LOVE being in the water and diving if you come here. We went cavediving, saw sharks, dolphins, rays, turtles, and sooo many different fishes.. Peter knows a lot about the area and the sea and can teach you so many things! I shot my first fish with his help, I also learned a lot about sailing and could practice quite a bit, a dream come true for me. We climbed ship wrecks, explored completely uninhabited islands, went looking for crocodiles and octopus in the middle of the night, had lots and lots of wonderful barbecues on the beach, enjoyed coconuts into the sunset on the boat, played chess, fed sharks from the back of the boat, got soaking wet in the storms, watched lightning from the boat and the storms all around us, were very remote and had lots of fun.

Nevertheless, it is important for me to mention that if you go there you need to be prepared to be filmed all the time and you should not be embarrassed in front of the camera. I am not going to lie, sometimes this can be a little annoying (to me at least). But in turn you end up with lots and lots of beautiful memories of your trip. Video editing was okay.. Obviously, sometimes it can be hard to work inside whilst you are in paradise surrounded by beautiful islands and lots of interesting wildlife and fish..s It was a nice thing to learn (I was not experienced previously) and not a bad job. Peter is a very reasonable person and we would also just enjoy a day when the weather was beautiful and do more work on a rainy day.

Peter and I got along really well. Although I initially thought we would be 3 people in total, it turned out to be just as good if not better just like this. I felt like we really got along well, did a lot of things together but could also leave each other some space if needed. And this ist important, a boat can get a tight space :)

So in total: an absolutely amazing experience that I would not want to miss out on! If you get a chance to be on the boat, love to be very remote in the middle of the ocean and nature, don’t mind to be out of reception for most of the time, like to eat lots of fish and basic food and spend your time in paradise… Do It!! Thank you Peter that I could spend this time on Freedom!

(Excellent )

01/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alyssa)

Bright, happy, helpful and a very good representative of her country, Alyssa was wonderful. Always helping with a big smile which can be difficult on a boat. Good on you Alyssa, come back anytime.

(Excellent )

26/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alyssa) for host

What an incredible experience! This is definitely the most unique adventure I've ever been on and it was amazing from the very beginning.

I spent 20 nights on Peter's boat (two nights in port at Bundaberg and 18 nights at sea). We were aiming for a three week trip, but had to turn back a bit early to make it back to Bundy on time for Christmas.… read more We were on Frazer Island and Lady Musgrave Island throughout our trip. I was with two other girls, a Bosnian and a Pole, and we all became really close.

Peter is fair, funny, kind, and full of energy. He made sure we had a great experience and tried to encourage us to try new things, like eating fish eggs and cleaning / gutting fish (which I did!). He's really smart (but he won't admit it) and sailing / reading the weather seems to come naturally to him. I always felt very safe with him when we were sailing and trusted his judgement when it came to the weather. He's also pretty patient, considering he's teaching backpackers who know very little about sailing, how to sail.

Depending on the crew, the tasks are usually split between video editing, cleaning, and cooking. Me and the Polish girl did most of the cooking and cleaning, which was a few hours a day. All the work is very fair, considering you're getting to spend ample time on a boat and on islands with food and accommodation provided for. When you get back to port, you also spend a lot of time cleaning the entire boat and doing the laundry.

There is always something to do on the boat -- snorkeling, going to the island, prepping meals, general maintenance, playing card games, watching movies, laying out and tanning, and just good ol' adventuring. We saw so many amazing things during our trip: watching turtles laying eggs on the beach, playing with a pod of dolphins at the front of the boat, watching sharks go after bait from the back of the boat, rescuing a baby bird from the ocean, snorkeling with manta rays, swimming with sea turtles.

Peter went spearfishing everyday, so we ate the most delicious fish! And I loved the battered fish that we cooked at Lady Musgrave Island. I also learned a lot more about fishing sustainability, marine life, and water conservation, which were pretty important aspects to me since I really care about the environment.

Overall, here's my advice if you're considering joining Peter on one of his sailing adventures: Be open minded to trying new things, whether that's trying new food or doing something you've never done before. Be flexible with the food options. Peter's not kidding about the cabbage, beetroot, carrots, curry, and fish. It's really hard to accommodate people who don't like certain foods when there's limited options and a small kitchen. You can bring your own snacks ahead of time, but if you don't like something, you should cook something different yourself (but again, that's hard to do in a cramped kitchen).

You should be willing to help with anything that comes up, whether it's cleaning the "ducky" or just bunching up loose ropes you see on the deck.

You should try really hard to come on the boat with no agenda or deadlines, because the whole trip is at the mercy of the forecast, so if someone has to be back at a certain time (which was the case for most of us, since it was Christmas), it can cut the trip short. And that's no fun.

You shouldn’t be bothered by taking quick, 10-second showers every other day and being salty in general. We were three girls on a boat and we didn't shave our legs for two weeks. And we didn't really care (cute, I know).

ALSO. Be prepared to be on camera! Peter is filming the entire adventure for his video blog series, so he almost always has a camera on him. Not all crew members have to be on film, but you should be a naturally outgoing, enthusiastic person for the camera. I think this is really important because the videos are a big part of Peter's blog series, so you should be aware of this going in.

I learned a lot about myself on this trip and am really grateful that I decided to go for it. Peter -- THANK YOU for all the incredible memories and making my Australian journey that much more amazing. I can't wait to see the rest of your adventures on film!

(Excellent )

27/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host

Hi All!
I got to spent 3 amazing weeks on Peter's boat in December last year. There's really too much to write if I were to describe the whole adventure, which included sharks feeding, swiming with them or with turtles, watching turtles nesting, snorkelling in beautiful clear waters of Australia, enjoying deserted islands and beaches, having… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)

Elisa was wonderful. Always cheery and happy she did the cooking and cleaning which sometimes can be a bit boring. You will always be welcomed back. Happy trails

(Excellent )

04/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host

I've just left the catamaran and I'm already missing the swinging of the boat. Despite this melancholia (is this the drama you were looking for, Peter?), I feel blessed: spending 13 days with this amazing crew, sailing, has been the best gift I could ask for! I enjoyed every single moment and I just can thank Peter for having given me this… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Luhard)

Top notch, helpful, friendly. Luhard was in charge of the computer stuff and did a great job. I wish he could have stayed longer. Maybe next year.

(Excellent )

03/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Luhard) for host

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I wish everyone could experience.

Peter, thank you so much for the huge gift you have blessed me with. You have given me and the rest of the crew so many experiences and stories to tell.

From sea turtles laying their eggs, to sailing with dolphins. From feeding sharks, to eating a beating fish… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefania)

Stefania was great on the boat. Very intelligent and intuitive she would invariably work things out before I even said anything. Hardworking also, she exceeded all my expectations by far on setting up the blog and producing content and all the other computer stuff that I did not have the time, inclination or patience for. She just didn't stop.… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Stefania) for host

I am still on the boat, but I wanna share my feeling: this is the most amazing trip I have ever experienced so far!! I arrived last august and I am planning to stay here another month.
My task is filming our adventures and manage the social networks: facebook, instagram and our blog's page
Have look to our videos to better understand why we… read more

(Excellent )

27/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Eddie)

Eddie was on the boat for 1.5 weeks and was very enthusiastic and keen to do all the boat sort of stuff. He was with us originally to create a short video of a sailing trip and he did a wonderful job of this. He was polite and got on well with all the crew too which is important on a boat because you can't exactly step off whenever you want.… read more

(Very good )

27/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Eddie) for host

Peter was exceptionally knowledgable about Sailing and the Reef. I was on his boat for 9 days and i had a very relaxing time sailing with him. He was an excellent teacher and way always eager to dish out some knowledge. He was funny and always made sure you felt like home. Always take his advice and don't be afraid to ask.

(Excellent )

10/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa was great. There wasnt much she couldnt do. She originally came on board to do a limited number of jobs because her experience on boats previously was nil but she soon was working everything out and doing it all. Top effort.

(Excellent )

09/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

I was planning to stay with Peter for 2 weeks and ended up to stay for 3 month. It was the best expierence I could have imagined for my first work away expierence! He is a active, funny and interesting guy, that has a lot of crazy story's to tell:-).
He tried everything to make me feel home on the boat and teached me plenty of things such as… read more

(Excellent )

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