Crew member seeking a place on an east-west Atlantic crossing from Cape Verde

Description

Two years after crossing the Pacific, he now wants to make an east-to-west Atlantic crossing, ideally departing from Cape Verde, although the departure point remains open to discussion. He is aiming for the end of the year, between November 2027 and February 2027 according to his listing, which leaves time to get organized. He works in an office with five weeks of paid leave per year and can take unpaid leave if his employer is informed in advance. He says he is ready to discuss things according to the boat's constraints. On the page, he indicates a desired departure from 6 November 2026, an arrival before 14 May 2028, and a sought-after duration of about 25 days. He can travel to the departure point. On the training side, he holds several licences and certificates: the Quebec pleasure craft operator card and pleasure navigation certificate, the French coastal and inland waterways licence, and the restricted radiotelephony certificate. At the end of 2025 he founded an association promoting low-cost sailing on Lake Annecy. His experience totals about 8,690 miles over 104 days: the Mediterranean, the Atlantic from Lisbon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Madeira, Brittany, Croatia and Zeeland, as well as a crossing of the Indian Ocean from La Réunion to Richards Bay in extreme conditions (storms, winds up to 50 knots, helming by hand for 8 days). He also did a Pacific crossing from Panama to the Marquesas in 28 days as second crew, on a catamaran. He describes himself as an intermediate sailor and eager to learn. He speaks French, English and Spanish. Aged 42 and living in Haute-Savoie, he enjoys outdoor activities and staying active, more sporty than partying, while still appreciating a good beer. He would like to sail with a patient person who enjoys passing on their knowledge. Ideally, he would like to arrive in Brazil or Guadeloupe, but he will consider any project: Martinique, the English islands, etc.