CREW SELECTION	COSTS	FLEXIBLE	SCHEDULE	TAKE ORDERS	HELP	MINDSET	OVERALL
FRIENDS	SOME	NO	NO	MAYBE	YES	GOOD	IFFY
FAMILY	MORE	NO	NO	NO	SOME	DEPENDS	IFFY
EXTENDED FAMILY	SOME	SOME	NO	SOME	SOME	OK	IFFY
BACKPACKERS	SOME	YES	OPEN	YES BUT	NO	?	NO
FELLOW SAILORS	SOME	TBD	TBD	SOME	YES	GOOD	BETTER
FELLOW SKIPPERS	SOME	TBD	TBD	MAYBE	YES	OK	BETTER
PROFESSIONAL CREW	HIGH	YES	OPEN	YES	YES	GOOD	BEST
PASSAGE LENGTH
PASSAGES under 1 week (from A – B)	WE DO IT	FELLOW SAILORS	FELLOW SKIPPERS
LONGER PASSAGES / MULTI COUNTRY (from A – B – C .)	FELLOW SAILORS	FELLOW SKIPPERS
RATINGS
COASTAL / IN COUNTRY (from A  to  A ) week	WE DO IT	FELLOW SKIPPERS	FELLOW SAILORS	FRIENDS	FAMILY	EXTENDED FAMILY	FRIENDS OF FRIENDS

“Who is responsible for repatriation of seafarers?
It shall be the responsibility of the shipowner to arrange for repatriation by appropriate and expeditious means. The normal mode of transport shall be by air. 2. The cost of repatriation shall be borne by the shipowner.”

THIS MEANS THAT IF YOUR CREW JUMPS SHIP OR LEAVES DISGRUNTLED YOU ARE STILL ON THE HOOK FOR FLYING THEM HOME

THIS WARRANTS A CREW BOND OF 2,000 USD – SO IF YOU DO DECIDE TO TAKE ON CREW ASK FOR A CREW BOND OR LETTER TO DEAL WITH REPATRIATION COSTS

WHAT MAKES GOOD CREW ?

• PUNCTUAL
• NOT ON ANY SCHEDULE
• RESPONSIBLE
• COMMUNICATIVE
• DOES NOT LIE
• IS RESPECTFUL
• ABILITY TO HANDLE ORDERS
• FOLLOW ORDERS IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS
• NON SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICT
• HAS BEEN ON A VESSEL BEFORE
• DOES NOT GET SEA SICK
• DOES NOT COMPLAIN
• HAS PLENTY OF MONEY
• HAS PLENTY OF TIME
• PASSPORT WITH 180+ DAYS LEFT TO EXPIRATION DATE
• HAS INSURANCE
• GIVES YOU $ 2000 USE FOR REPATRIATION FEES
• UPFRONT (REFUNDABLE OR USED FOR TICKET HOME )
• IS LEGAL
• IS NOT A FUGITIVE
• IS NOT A REFUGEE
• OBSERVES CONFIDENTIALITY
• IS COMPATIBLE
• IS OF SOUND MIND

 

QUESTIONS WE ASK CREW PRIOR TO JOINING

 

NAME EMAIL DOB PASSPORT ( + 1 year validity left ) NEXT OF KIN INFO OR SEALED LETTER ( in case they die on your vessel )

• DO NOT have allergies
• DO get along well with others not my age
• DO NOT have Food Restrictions
• DO NOT use Prescription Drugs
• AM NOT a Recreational Drug User
• DO Drink alcohol on occasion
• I DO NOT get sea sick
• I DO NOT get home sick
• NEED TO STICK TO A specific timeline
• DO NOT REQUIRE DAILY Internet Access
• I NEED TO BE within Cellphone Range at all times
• DO HAVE a partner who would like to join if possible (fill out separate form)
• DO HAVE to be back at a certain time
• DO HAVE strong political views
• DO HAVE a valid Passport which does not expire in the next 9 months
• DO HAVE strong religious views
• DO swear or Use Foul Language
• DO NOT remember things well or have A.D.D.
• DO Speak some Spanish
• HAVE been convicted of a crime
• CAN take direction
• HAVE been on a boat before
• AM afraid of the water
• CAN handle stressful situations well
• KNOW that I could die on this journey
• KNOW that I could be seriously injured on this journey
• KNOW that I could come back with emotional stress
• DO enter this journey at free will
• DO NOT have physical, mental or emotional issues which affect the vessel or crew
• DO KNOW that I am only subject to maritime law during the duration of the journey
• CAN GET to and from the vessel on my own accord using my own funds
• DO KNOW that this is not a contract or promise of anything
• DO NOT have an issue with the authority of a captain or owner
• AM usually happy and content
• WILL OBEY ALL LOCAL LAWS
• CAN PROVIDE A $ 2000 BOND FOR REPATRIATION FLIGHT
• I am able to contribute the following amount per day * ____
  I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE AND UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY BE DISCHARGED FROM THE VESSEL IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THE FORGOING IS NOT TRUE – SIGNED AND DATED *