"Brien Alkire" wrote in message

An aquantance asked my wife and I if we're interested in being part
of a boat delivery crew. He mentioned two specific trips, each are
around 2 weeks long and at interesting places. I was in a hurry and
told him I looked forward to chatting more about it.

I'd like to get a heads up on how this stuff works before I chat with
him again. Can anyone give me a run-down on these things? Obviously
he is getting a salary and his travel expenses paid. What should I
expect from an invitation to crew? Should I expect my travel
expenses to be paid? We don't have a great deal of experience but he
can see we are capable and that we true students of the sport of
sailing.

Few basic things to check, and pardon me if this acquaintance is a
trusted close personal friend.

Two weeks is a pretty long time for a first delivery. I'd be wanting to
get a few one or two nighters in, for my personal experience, and with
the particular 'acquaintance' before committing to two weeks.

Is the 'acquaintance', and other likely crew members reasonably
straight, or are they likely to spend extended periods in alternative
and parallel universes as a result of chemicals or alcohol while sailing
(or get busted while in port)? If so avoid.

Is the boat reasonably sound, or a bloody deathtrap so that you may
spend two weeks with a bucket being the most effective bilge pump in the
world?

Is the 'acquaintance' competent and easy to get along with: not a near
descendant of Captain Bligh?

Get the costs and expenses and sharing arrangements clear before you go.

John