wanted: will pay for cabin on extended crossing

[sidiag]

I would suggest a charter w/captain & crew. They would probably
take you anywhere you wanted to go for 1K$+/day

Hmmmmm - note to self - business opportunity

[siberian]

DM 567.. I agree with sailingdog. Two decades ago, ferro-guru John Sampson Of Maple Bay B.C. used to charge approx. $5500 for an ocean sailing leg aboard Stormstrutter, but even at that you were expected to pull your weight. He took up to 6 paying crew, but it was all about learning off-shore sailing.

[dm567]

I'm having a good time on the coast of CA and still have an interest of an ocean crossing. Perhaps I should just find some able bodied seamen and take my boat for the ride. Its been from Alaska to Florida and back already. I just love being on the water and thought it might be entertaining to just relax for a change. If thats not possible I'm OK with it

[capttb]

You could check with these folks, Offshore instruction is offered but may not be required. For more info you could contact Michael Sawyer at Orca Sailing.
Orca Yacht Charters

[Stillraining]

A almost a two year old thread revived and answered...


DM567...What kind of boat do you have.

[dm567]

I have a fisher 34 that the previous owner took from Alaska to Florida and back so it can do the miles. However, I don't feel comfortable enough to attempt an ocean crossing and I don't want to do it twice to get the boat back.

Hiring a crewed charter would be a great option; only they may not want to cross an ocean without coming back either. There are also many sailing schools offering ocean crossings at reasonable prices. That might be a good start. I don't mind working; paying and working I mind a little more.

(OK all the expert wise guys, off course I can sail back and of course I can pay the crewed charter to sail back also. Perhaps I have a family and job and not unlimited time or money.)

[5user5]

So if I said that I had $3000USD would there be any takers for a newbie who will work until told to stop?

[CS271409]

5user5, You may wish to check out "Offshore Passage Opportunities" Offshore Passage Opportunities: Halesite, New York. They have a New York to Gibraltar passage for $4500 USD but it is sold out. I expect you would have your share of work on any of these sorts of trips. Shorter passages may be wise before trying transat. OPO has shorter trips and I imagine there are other companies. I haven't done it and have no association with OPO but they sail Swans! mmmmmmm.

[CharlesCook]

look here:

small ship cruising the world - Cruisers & Sailing Forums

[Dzedzej]

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