Currently:
In Guatemala and looking for crew starting Panama around February 2010
Route:
2005-West coast USA & Mexico.
2006- West coast Mexico, Marquesas, Tuamotus, Societies, Cooks, Samoas’, Tonga and New Zealand.
2007- Fiji, Vanuatu and Australia.
2008- NE-USA to Florida
2009- Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Columbia.
2010- Depart Panama for South Pacific islands. See www.DKsail.com for the latest.
Cruising Goals:
• Sail for the next seven years.
• Go off the beaten path and explore islands infrequently visited.
• Find crew to join us whom are fun, share common interests, values and enthusiasm for life.
• Make lasting friendships those I meet throughout the journey.
• Explore local cultures, history, culture, language and foods.
• Explore, Learn and Enjoy Everyday.
Crew Requirements:
• Similar age (we are 38) you should be 25 to 40 healthy and very fit.
• Courteous and respectful of others at all times.
• Valid Passport not due to expire for at least six months past end of voyage.
• Financial reserve of $2000USD for airline ticket home.
• Personal spending money of approx. $300 per month aboard.
• Committed to traveling for a min. of 3+ months.
• Drug free and non-smoking.
Voyage Milestones:
• Sept- Nov 2005: Seattle, Washington to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
• Nov 2005 to Apr 2006: Coastal cruising of Central Mexico.
• Apr-Nov 2006: Mexico to New Zealand.
• Nov-Mar 2007: Layover in New Zealand.
• Apr-Dec 2007: New Zealand to Australia
• Jan-Feb 2008: Purchase new boat in New York. Sell old boat in Australia
• Mar-Dec 2008: NY, NJ, MD, CT, RI, MA, VA, NC, GA, FL.
• Jan-May 2009: Florida, Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.
• Jun- 2009: Buy new boat and old boat for sale
The Boat
Sailing Catamaran "LightSpeed" is a 1997 Atlantic 42 designed by Chris White and build by Lombardi yachts. For more on the design see: www.ChrisWhiteDesigns.com
Skippers Experience:
• Sailboat owner since 1996.
• Full time live aboard sailor since 2005.
• Pacific ocean crossing from Mexico to Australia ~15,000 nautical miles as Captain
• Puget Sound cruising 1996-2005 Washington State, USA.
• Summer cruises 1996-2005 British Columbia waters, Canada.
• Commercial fishing in Washington 1984 and Alaska 1994.
• Great success with the selection of all of my previous crew members.
• For more info on David & Kathy see www.DKsail.com
Safety:
SSB radio, VHF radio, EPIRB w/GPS, water maker, safety harnesses, emergency radios, flares, lifejackets, first aid kit, ditch bag, etc. Safe and secure sea berths.
Performance & Sails
200 miles a day. New Mainsail in 2008. Storm jib 135% roller furler jib X 2, Symmetrical spinnaker.
Skipper bio:
Dave Kane “A few weeks before I graduate from University in 1996 I purchased a boat and lived aboard her in Seattle for about two years sailing nearly very weekend that I wasn’t skiing or climbing some mountain. I believe my self to be a very proficient, capable and competent Skipper with a great respect and appreciation of the sea. I’m a patient and willing teacher and a voracious student of life and living it to the fullest. In my previous career, before I becoming a full time sailor, I worked as a Sr. manager for a very successful real-estate company. The job was great and rewarding however, I was ignoring my adventurous spirit that yearned for the open oceans and new lands. One quote I would read daily helped me stay committed to my dreams and ultimately realize them.”
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did so. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
Costs:
This is not a paid position in any respect. We don't pay you... you don't pay us.
Crew pay for all of their own expenses (i.e. food, medical, air travel, visas, etc).
Skipper pays for all boat maintenence, fuel and his share toward "food kitty".
Expect $100 per/mo for "food kitty" covering shared meals aboard.
Your personal budget needs to be commensurate with the countries to be visited and your spending habits (i.e. food, travel, tours ashore). A minimum suggestion is $300 per month personal spending for small islands and more for larger destinations.
If you meet all of the above "Crew Requirements" and believe you would be a good fit please contact me at : dbkane (att) gmail (dott) com
