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This isn’t a very professional op. She’s my first boat (a 42 foot, steel-hull ketch) and she’s currently berthed near Colon.
I’m looking for some crew to help on trips around Panama. I work rotations as a marine engineer so trips aren’t planned until a month or so before. Please reach out it you’re interested and I’ll get in touch next time I’m planning to set sail x
Sailing experience preferred but not completely necessary. Cooking skills would be also be a plus as I’m a little hopeless.
3 berths available. A “double” V berth, a single on the sofa and a double in the aft cabin. There’s also a hammock on deck. I would sleep in one of these ideally but can move depending on sleeping arrangements.
I’ve done a reasonable bit of sailing but I’m newish to the boat and the area so this’ll be a learning experience x
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
House and pet sitting
Interests
Van life
Sustainability
DIY & crafts
Books
Carpentry
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I’m from the UK unfortunately so you’d be forced to experience British culture…
The Culture of the indigenous Guna people in Guna Yala (San Blas) is significantly more interesting though.
I can teach what I know about sailing.
Help
Some help with provisioning and prepping, an extra hand to hold the wheel and pull some ropes while sailing and a bit of cooking.
Assistance with maintenance or upgrades to the boat when in the marina.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
3 berths available. A “double” V berth, a single on the sofa and a double in the aft cabin. There’s also a hammock on deck. I would sleep in one of these ideally but can move depending on sleeping arrangements.
What else ...
The islands are very beautiful for exploring and snorkelling.
Cleanliness would be appreciated, at least as much as possible on a boat.
There is a small gecko that lives on the deck. We generally keep out of each other’s way but he’s a chill guy to hang with sometimes and he eats the flies.
Update: Very small gecko found in October so possible entire family living onboard.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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She was wonderful company and an excellent engineer. Sometimes you just have to put your spark plugs in the oven.
His ability to make friends wherever we went led to some fantastic experiences.
Ideal crewmate, cannot recommend enough.
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She was wonderful company and an excellent engineer. Sometimes you just have to put your spark plugs in the oven.
His ability to make friends wherever we went led to some fantastic experiences.
Ideal crewmate, cannot recommend enough.
