Looking for crew for a South Pacific crossing beginning in Feb/Mar 2010. Minimum 3 month commitment.
We have a new catamaran (Atlantic 42').
This website needs to be updated so for the latest on what we are upto go to our blog or webpage
Monday, July 27, 2009
Crew positions available
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
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
Monday, July 20, 2009
Finding a crew postion on a private yacht
Some of the best crew websites are listed here in no particular order:
- www.crewfinder. com
- www. 7knots.com
- www.crewfile. com
- www.findacrew
- www.crewseekers.net
- www .sfsailing.com
- http://crew.net.nz/
- http://www.matesahoy.com/
And online forums such as:
Friday, November 23, 2007
Another great sailing session closes for cyclone season.
Not currently looking for crew.
Although the list of countries was short this year the experiences were incredibly rich. Nearly seven months were spent exploring Fiji and Vanuatu and the leisurely pace was a real treat. Currently, in Australia for the cyclone season and not sure what the future holds.
Not currently looking for crew. However, I'm happy to your brief questions regarding sailing.
Although the list of countries was short this year the experiences were incredibly rich. Nearly seven months were spent exploring Fiji and Vanuatu and the leisurely pace was a real treat. Currently, in Australia for the cyclone season and not sure what the future holds.
Not currently looking for crew. However, I'm happy to your brief questions regarding sailing.
Monday, April 23, 2007
2007 Sailing season begins
The 2007 cruising season has begun. We are setting sail for either Tonga or Fiji a 1000nm voyage from New Zealand. Keep posted on the adventures as they unfold at www.svlavie.blogspot.com.
If you are interested in crewing aboard La Vie please read on.
If you are interested in crewing aboard La Vie please read on.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Feb 15 Upadate
Thank you for your interest in crewing. The boat is looking pretty full until July/August 2007. However, I'm hoping to meet as many people as I can while in New Zealand until mid-April 2007 as spaces may become available due to unforeseen circumstances.
I will be sailing until 2010 so I'm also try to build up a good contact list for people hoping to sail in the future.
Thanks again and don't hesitate to contact me, but understand after April I'll be away from email for many many weeks at a time.
Dave
I will be sailing until 2010 so I'm also try to build up a good contact list for people hoping to sail in the future.
Thanks again and don't hesitate to contact me, but understand after April I'll be away from email for many many weeks at a time.
Dave
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Frequently Asked Question’s
Q- Does the Skipper have experience with ocean passages?
A- Yes, over 10000nm of offshore open ocean sailing.
Q- How long have you had this particular boat?
A- I’ve owned La Vie since 2002 and this is my third sail boat since 1996.
Q- What´s the living set-up like?
A- On passage one person will always be on watch and the others will be hanging out with the watch person, sleeping, cooking or eating. What this means is that with a crew of three the two off watch persons have several options on where to sleep.
A- The V-Berth is in the bow of the boat affords the most privacy with it’s own door and large opening hatch providing a view of the stars at night… however you may be sharing you space with spare sails and some say the v-berth can have an uncomfortable motion depending on the sailing conditions.
A- The main cabin has a settee on port and starboard which are the most comfortable in the widest range of sailing conditions. The down side of these berths is the lack of privacy and you are in the middle of the boat and any action going on in that area. This is where I would sleep in cruddy conditions and these berths can not be reserved if you are watch you can sleep there.A- The aft cabin in the rear of the boat has two separate cabins separated by lee cloths. The cabin on starboard also has an upper bunk type bed.
Q- Where do I keep my stuff?
A- All crew have a designated storage areas for their gear including a shared hanging locker.
Q- What is the cooking set up?
A- The boat has a refrigerator, two burner stove w/ oven, two bowl sink and all the pots, pans, dishes, utensils to cook anything.
Q- What about the bathroom?
A- The bathroom is know as a head on a boat and is complete with a fully functional toilet, sink, large mirror and medicine cabinet.
Q- How about showers?
A- Yes, we take showers. Since we are mostly in the tropics it is always very warm and thus we usually take showers on deck. This is normal and everyone does it. The person who is taking the shower just lets everyone know and we give them their privacy.
Q- Do you have a water maker?
A- No, Water makers are nice when they work and since they are notorious for breaking down I decided to buy a boat with sufficent water tanks for even the longest possible ocean passages.
Q- How much water can I use?
A- Personal water use is determined at the beginning of each passage based on the number of people and length of trip with a significant reserve. Usually, two gallons a day which is not a lot by landlubber standards but, totally sufficient at the end of the day when using a solar sun shower.
Q- Have you picked up crew this way before?
A- Yes, and it is a LOT of hard work to properly interview each potential canidate to ensure they will be a good fit. Thus far I’ve been very successful with my selection of crew and would have any of them again should the opportunity present it self.
Q- Have you had any significant crew problems in the past?
A- N, and I’ve had many crew members thus far:
John- Seattle to San Francisco total time aboard 4 weeks.
Daniell - Seattle to San Francisco total time aboard 2 weeks.
Patrick- Santa Cruz to Marina Del Ray time aboard 4 days. This guy lied about his qualifications in a huge way and was a big disappointment.
Allen- San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico time aboard 4 weeks.
Cheryl- San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico time aboard 2 weeks.
Bob- San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico time aboard 2 weeks.
Andy- San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico time aboard 2 weeks.
Casey- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to various Mexican ports time aboard 6 weeks.
Karl- Puerto Vallarta Mexico to Tahiti time aboard 13 weeks.
Kitty- Nuka Hiva to Tahiti time aboard 6 weeks.
Julie- Puerto Vallarta Mexico to New Zealand 10 months.
I would be happy to provide the contact info for past crew.
This gives you the unique opportunity to get first person info on sailing on La Vie and the Skipper.
Q- When would I need to be on the boat?
A- I would need you on the boat a minimum of two weeks prior to the planned departure date. We need this time to be sure we feel you are a good fit and to give you the opportunity to learn the ropes and feel comfortable with the basic operation of the boat.
Q- Is it dangerous to cross oceans?
A- Sailing is a lot less dangerous than driving your car to work everyday. There are dangers, but we work very hard to eliminate these risks and are very cautious with the weather to be sure each voyage is safe and as comfortable as possible. Since we don’t have any rigid time tables we can always wait for our “weather window” to again ensure that the passages are not just safe but also comfortable.
Q- Can I contact you with additional quesitons?
A- Yes, please do.
Contact me at : dbkane AT gmail DOT com
See my web blog chronicling my adventures at: www.svlavie.blogspot.com
A- Yes, over 10000nm of offshore open ocean sailing.
Q- How long have you had this particular boat?
A- I’ve owned La Vie since 2002 and this is my third sail boat since 1996.
Q- What´s the living set-up like?
A- On passage one person will always be on watch and the others will be hanging out with the watch person, sleeping, cooking or eating. What this means is that with a crew of three the two off watch persons have several options on where to sleep.
A- The V-Berth is in the bow of the boat affords the most privacy with it’s own door and large opening hatch providing a view of the stars at night… however you may be sharing you space with spare sails and some say the v-berth can have an uncomfortable motion depending on the sailing conditions.
A- The main cabin has a settee on port and starboard which are the most comfortable in the widest range of sailing conditions. The down side of these berths is the lack of privacy and you are in the middle of the boat and any action going on in that area. This is where I would sleep in cruddy conditions and these berths can not be reserved if you are watch you can sleep there.A- The aft cabin in the rear of the boat has two separate cabins separated by lee cloths. The cabin on starboard also has an upper bunk type bed.
Q- Where do I keep my stuff?
A- All crew have a designated storage areas for their gear including a shared hanging locker.
Q- What is the cooking set up?
A- The boat has a refrigerator, two burner stove w/ oven, two bowl sink and all the pots, pans, dishes, utensils to cook anything.
Q- What about the bathroom?
A- The bathroom is know as a head on a boat and is complete with a fully functional toilet, sink, large mirror and medicine cabinet.
Q- How about showers?
A- Yes, we take showers. Since we are mostly in the tropics it is always very warm and thus we usually take showers on deck. This is normal and everyone does it. The person who is taking the shower just lets everyone know and we give them their privacy.
Q- Do you have a water maker?
A- No, Water makers are nice when they work and since they are notorious for breaking down I decided to buy a boat with sufficent water tanks for even the longest possible ocean passages.
Q- How much water can I use?
A- Personal water use is determined at the beginning of each passage based on the number of people and length of trip with a significant reserve. Usually, two gallons a day which is not a lot by landlubber standards but, totally sufficient at the end of the day when using a solar sun shower.
Q- Have you picked up crew this way before?
A- Yes, and it is a LOT of hard work to properly interview each potential canidate to ensure they will be a good fit. Thus far I’ve been very successful with my selection of crew and would have any of them again should the opportunity present it self.
Q- Have you had any significant crew problems in the past?
A- N, and I’ve had many crew members thus far:
John- Seattle to San Francisco total time aboard 4 weeks.
Daniell - Seattle to San Francisco total time aboard 2 weeks.
Patrick- Santa Cruz to Marina Del Ray time aboard 4 days. This guy lied about his qualifications in a huge way and was a big disappointment.
Allen- San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico time aboard 4 weeks.
Cheryl- San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico time aboard 2 weeks.
Bob- San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico time aboard 2 weeks.
Andy- San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico time aboard 2 weeks.
Casey- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to various Mexican ports time aboard 6 weeks.
Karl- Puerto Vallarta Mexico to Tahiti time aboard 13 weeks.
Kitty- Nuka Hiva to Tahiti time aboard 6 weeks.
Julie- Puerto Vallarta Mexico to New Zealand 10 months.
I would be happy to provide the contact info for past crew.
This gives you the unique opportunity to get first person info on sailing on La Vie and the Skipper.
Q- When would I need to be on the boat?
A- I would need you on the boat a minimum of two weeks prior to the planned departure date. We need this time to be sure we feel you are a good fit and to give you the opportunity to learn the ropes and feel comfortable with the basic operation of the boat.
Q- Is it dangerous to cross oceans?
A- Sailing is a lot less dangerous than driving your car to work everyday. There are dangers, but we work very hard to eliminate these risks and are very cautious with the weather to be sure each voyage is safe and as comfortable as possible. Since we don’t have any rigid time tables we can always wait for our “weather window” to again ensure that the passages are not just safe but also comfortable.
Q- Can I contact you with additional quesitons?
A- Yes, please do.
Contact me at : dbkane AT gmail DOT com
See my web blog chronicling my adventures at: www.svlavie.blogspot.com
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