There is this guy who is traveling from San Diego to the Caribbean. He is a certified ASA instructor and willing to take on crew for 1 and 2 week legs. I had looked at it earlier in the year but he filled up before I could seriously consider it. But now it looks like he has a spot from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatenejo on Jan 1. Hmmmmmm…

His original ask:

Hi all, I’m an ASA sailing instructor, been a working captain for 15 years teaching and running charter boats. I’m moving my own boat for a change so I’m offering offshore sailing classes along the passage from San Diego to Panama, through the Canal, then up the Caribbean to New England. We leave early November 2014, the whole trip will be about 6 months. We have a few surfboards, fishing gear, a stand-up paddleboard, snorkle gear, etc, come along if you’re looking to have a great time and learn a lot, and are willing to help out with expenses (fuel/food/immigration). The trip is broken down into 1-2 week legs, and there will be a captain, one experienced crew, and room for 2 students on each leg. Couples welcome, all levels of experience. Several of my former students will be along at various times. I run a laid-back boat, no yelling, lots of learning and take time for fun whenever we can. Fair winds,

-Jesse

More here. It’s a Westsail 42

 

Speaking of sailing lessons and Zihuatenejo (that’s where Tim Melville’s condo is), Tim and Natural Pace Sailing are offering their Round Vancouver Island trip again this spring. We missed it last year as we decided to go to the Broughtons instead. This year he is doing it in conjunction with Nanaimo Yacht Charters Yachtsman course. I want to get some open water experience and do some work on my Coastal Skipper so it looks like a good idea. Tim’s boat is a Baltic 42.

Things to think about…