Sailing from Colon to San Blas and back, Panama

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  Description

  Sailing from Shelter Bay to Guna Yala (San Blas) and back.
  
  This isn’t a very professional op. I’ve recently bought my first boat (a 42 foot steel-hull ketch) and am currently doing some work and home-making on her near Colon.
  
  I’m looking for some crew to help for the sail to San Blas and back. Leaving at the start of October for a 3 week trip. Could also do with some help with maintenance at the end of September.
  
  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 new to the boat and the area so this’ll be a learning experience x

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  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 sitting
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Sustainability

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Carpentry
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  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.

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  Help

  Some help with provisioning and prepping the boat, an extra hand to hold the wheel and pull some ropes while sailing and a bit of cooking.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  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.

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  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.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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