I am a 200t Yacht Master (since 1984) offshore/oceans with commercial endorsement for both sail and power and hold a non-commercial 1600t license (not MCA). I have over 490,000 miles of sailing in various parts of the world, including 3 circumnavigations, I have just completed my 22nd Atlantic crossing sailing (+3 on motor yachts), 3 Pacific round tours (Australia-Panama) 7 Pacific Ocean crossings, 9 Indian Ocean crossings, cruising privately, as a charter skipper and flotilla leader. In the past, I was a sailing instructor for youngsters and adults in sailing clubs and schools. Served in the navy as an electronics officer. In addition, I have worked as a chief/mechanic/engineer on various ships and engines and can handle anything from 2Hp outboards up to 2500 Hp engines. I am very handy (do it yourself guy), owned and maintained my own (8) yachts (from 27 to 82 feet), proficient with mechanical, electrical, fiberglass, wood, deck and general maintenance work. My experience and technical background are a helpful addition to surveying and supervising new builds and refits on private or outsourced basis. During the last 10 years, I have taken some time off and sailed my own boat, mostly with 'paying crew' on board to help finance the journeys. Please see references on my boats' profile: findacrew.net/boat/228946 and other references (email, phone contacts will be given gladly). I’ve rebuilt a friend’s Sundeer 64 (from the keel up) which I was planned to sail around the Horn and beyond but plans changed due to COVID and health condition of my friend. In 2022 I took upon myself another refit of a 72’ custom built motor/sailor and upon completion sailed her from east coast Australia to Seychelles (half of that solo). For the last 2 years I’ve Captained a 82’ schooner doing charters in the Caribbean’s and in the Med, a 53’ Leopard powercat and a 72’ all electric catamaran. I am available with my wife who’s Spanish/Brazilian, a competent deckhand/stew/hostess and chef. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile!