Crew notice board
Orlanda has filled its long term positions however we are always looking to pick up interesting people along the way to share our journey. If you are keen, get in touch. You must have a good level of fitness, be able to fund yourself throughout your trip & have the ability to travel freely through the the chosen countries. We are looking for positivity & motivation. Sailing experience is a plus but not always required. All ages welcome. Must enjoy a beer.
Dates: anytime onwards
ORLANDA CREW
We've had a huge range of crew over the years. Thanks to all who have made the experience what it is.- 24 total crew
- 18 honorary crew
- 8 Nationalities
- +30,000Nm total crew miles
- +1000 total days onboard
- 30 countries explored
CREW
Claire
'Bear'- 1125Nm onboard
- Current Crew
Judith
'The Meteorologist'- 335Nm onboard
- 10 days onboard
Steve
'Reb Bull'- 335Nm onboard
- 10 days onboard
Eamon
'Bag'o Chipz'- 4785Nm onboard
- 186 days onboard
- Savage Club
- Atlantic Crew
Max
'The Hamster'- 4359Nm onboard
- 160 days onboard
- Savage Club
- Atlantic Crew
Lisa
'Supie Dupie'- 4220Nm onboard
- 109 days onboard
- Savage Club
- Atlantic Crew
Sal
'You stole my Quote'- 2977Nm onboard
- 132 days onboard
- Savage Club
Miri
'Schnick Schnack Schnuk'- 199Nm onboard
- 28 days onboard
Laura, the Queen of back-flips, has been with us through thick and thin; partying in Super Yacht cove to a major Pan Pan & helping mend the issues.
Laura
'Hold My Beer'- 555Nm onboard
- 48 days onboard
The Pilot & Part Owner has been on the journey with us multiple times from Greece to Gibraltar. He's been there to help organise the refit in Marmaris and has crewed through many heavy seas since!
John
'The Pilot'- 4905Nm onboard
- 85 days onboard
- Savage Club
- Atlantic Crew
Shelley is our chef and supplies master. She keeps the boat and her crew ticking over. As well as this and due to her size she is the perfect person to get to those awkward to reach maintenance jobs!
Shelley
'The boat Midget'- 733Nm onboard
- 49 days onboard
Aaron can fix anything from the engine to the hull he has us covered. Teaming up with shelley they have played a huge role in getting the boat in the shape she is now.
Aaron
'A-A-RON'- 733Nm onboard
- 49 days onboard
Zac
'Zac Attack'- 275Nm onboard
- 8 days onboard
- Savage Club
Jamie
'Jim Bob'- 30Nm onboard
- 1 day onboard
Shannon
'Miss Nips'- 120Nm onboard
- 7 days onboard
Ignas, Fast, Keen, & likely knows way more than you! An awesome sailor but even better at all you can eat. The perfect crew for all conditions.
Ignas
'Shoecrew No.1'- 870Nm onboard
- 16 days onboard
- 50kts Club
Thrown in at the deep end, Chris has suffered his first sailing experience through some of the heaviest seas we have been through. With a huge happy personality, always a great crew member to have on board.
Chris
'50kts McNips'- 420Nm onboard
- 23 days onboard
- 50kts Club
Erdal, a true sailor. Some say he is the perfect blend of motivation, skill, positivity & nutella. The person you want on hand when seas get heavy.
Erdal
'MR Nutella'- 1150Nm onboard
- 31 days onboard
- 50kts Club
Our resident Google employee/adventurer, Aidan is always up for anything! With only a few days under his belt he is already picking up the skills for the next trip out.
Aidan
'Ginga Ninja'- 10Nm onboard
- 3 days onboard
Belada, the caring piece of the jigsaw, able to look after everyone in all weather conditions, whilst keeping the crew moral high with her music. ♥ Jimmy Song
Belada
'Mrs Shoecrew'- 870Nm onboard
- 28 days onboard
- 50kts Club
Coming from the Merchant Navy, this man knows his shit. A keen sailor with the skills to match and the urge to explore he's a great addition to the team.
Tom
'Baby Tom'- 160Nm onboard
- 16 days onboard
Our first Kiwi & sailing virgin. She went from zero to hero, mastering the in's and out's of sailing a Hallberg Rassy in no time. With a 'sweet as' persona she always kept spirits high.
Dylan
'Sweet As'- 180Nm onboard
- 19 days onboard
Short but sweet, Catlin stayed with us for a couple of days along the Sicilian Coast. Bubbly & very amusing, an awesome person to have onboard.
Catlin
'The Hippie'- 50Nm onboard
- 2 days onboard
Still yet to get sailing Melanie has stayed with up on the hard and was key in the Engine rebuild
Melanie
'Queen Refit'- 30Nm onboard
- 1 day onboard
HONORARY CREW
Our base opps, ready on hand anytime with uptodate Nav info.
Judith
'The Meteorologist'
Gary at HMS in Rhodes went above and beyond to help us get back on the watery road.
Gary
'Mr Fix it'
Costas is the King. He can make a hella sandwich and kept us going in Rhodes with the Hippo Subs and lots of booze!
Costas
'Sure have another'
Man knows how to use a blowtorch. Worked with us for a week communicating purley in hand gestures.
This dude
'Blow Torch'1 Week of wine and fun, oh and a Wedding!