crew for ocean crossing
The going rate for delivery skippers on that route is $1-2 a mile plus
all travel expenses plus all expenses getting the boat seaworthy.
Delivery skippers often prefer not to have the owner on board and may
charge extra if they take you along. Expect a strong reputation and
professional credentials for that price. Crew is a whole other kettle
of fish. Some will be content to share expenses with you others may
expect to get their expenses covered and some may require a fee... You
need to be very honest about what you are looking for and who is in
charge. If you are going as crew and learning from the person you are
bringing expect to pay top dollar and to do a lot of hard work.
Remember, a good delivery skipper will have crew lined up and wanting
to go to sea with them for the time and experience and taking you along
rather than an apprentice professional will be a hardship for him or
her.
-- Tom.
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