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crew
submitting
You
must be min 18 years old. Sailingvancouver.com will not accept responsibility
for any contact made Sailingvancouver.com can not warrant the accuracy
of the information held and crew must satisfy themselves as to the
suitability and safety of any vessels on which they propose to crew
and the competence of the skipper and other crew. It is always advisable
to meet with prospective crew / skippers first before accepting a
position.
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advice
for skippers
Be clear
about what you expect from the crew and explain the 'rules' of the
boat, hat do you expect the crew to do and what duties are shared?
Familiarize the crew with the details of the boat, particularly if
you require special skills or attributes, accommodation layout. number
and size of berths, heads etc. Be clear about your style of sailing,
long or short distances, racing events or rallies. Make sure crew
have the necessary gear and know what is provided for them on board.
Mention particularly safety gear and foul weather clothing. Find out
if crew have any medical problems, are taking medication or are prone
to seasickness. Let crew know if you have any medical conditions.Have
crew taken out medical, personal effect and/or travel insurance? Be
clear with crew if you are not covering their personal effects while
on board. Check your own insurance policy and the extent of your accident
cover. Discuss which currencies and documents are needed for the trip.
Be clear if they are expected to make their own way back from a particular
destination. What expenses do you expect the crew to contribute to
and what do you provide? This area causes more difficulties than any
other. Check for special diets, favorite food/meals Try to get all
your crew together before a longer cruise so that they, and you, can
check compatibility and share expectations for the cruise together.
Establish before sailing a home based person who will liaise between
boat, crew and crew's families.
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advice for crew
Be clear about your expectations and negotiate
this with the skipper on time. Meet the skipper and other crew members
preferably on board the yacht. Many skippers like to go for a weekend
sail with prospective crew. Seize the opportunity to check out things
important to you. If you smoke or are allergic to smoke let the skipper
know beforehand. Find out the extent of the skippers cover, does it
cover your personal effects and third party claims? We strongly recommend
travel and health insurance if going abroad. Check what the skipper
is expecting and make clear what you can afford. Establish exactly
what is covered by the sum you have agreed to pay. Skippers expectations
may vary from no contribution to a full share of the cost of keeping
the yacht at sea and cruising. Check who does what and discuss any
dietary needs and particular likes and dislikes. Check that the boat
and its equipment is suitable for the trip proposed. Ask someone to
help if you are not sure. Check whether the skipper is providing safety
gear/harnesses, life jackets etc. You will usually be expected to
provide your own foul weather protection. Leave details with someone
of the boat's name, call sign and name and telephone number of the
skippers liaison contact. Write it all down. If joining mid-cruise
make sure you have your skipper's point of contact and check arrangement
before you leave home. Will there be a mobile phone on board? Find
out what personal gear you are expected to bring (e.g. sleeping bag,
pillow, foul weather gear, footwear). Waterproof bags are an advantage
as lockers in many yachts are subject to condensation and it can be
useful to keep gear dry by leaving it in the bags. If you are novice
make it clear to skippers that you are just starting and on checking
lists look out, in particular, for skippers willing to take a novice
crew. It is useful to undertake the competent crew course to learn
the basics. Most skippers will give a briefing when crew join the
yacht about safety items and what duties they want the crew to perform.
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