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newbie question about boat deliveries
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. |
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newbie question about boat deliveries
If you are noobs to the sport you can expect no financial help. You're
getting a free boat ride and a bucket load of experience as pay. It is very unreasonable to expect anything more. Its like being able to carry Harrison fords luggage and expecting to get his salary for it. (Well, that's extreme but I hope you get my point) Many journeys differ too. Some may supply food while others are share expenses of everything from food and fuel to marina berths. If the owner is going too make sure you buy him a bottle of his favourite booze at the end of trip to say thank you regardless of the structure. DP "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. |
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That's what I suspected. Perfect response, thanks for the info. I think
we're going to pursue this, it's a terrific opportunity to gain a lot of experience. "d parker" wrote in message u... If you are noobs to the sport you can expect no financial help. You're getting a free boat ride and a bucket load of experience as pay. It is very unreasonable to expect anything more. Its like being able to carry Harrison fords luggage and expecting to get his salary for it. (Well, that's extreme but I hope you get my point) Many journeys differ too. Some may supply food while others are share expenses of everything from food and fuel to marina berths. If the owner is going too make sure you buy him a bottle of his favourite booze at the end of trip to say thank you regardless of the structure. DP "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. |
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newbie question about boat deliveries
Hi
Not quite the same but I've just crewed a boat across the Atlantic for a couple who are going around the world - I did Gibraltar - Lanzarotte - Cape Verdes - Barbados, I'm flying back to the UK next week and I've been away since 4th December - a great way to avoid the UK winter. I've been responsible for all travel expenses, but all food and drink (including beer and wine) aboard the boat were supplied by the owners. If we ate out I paid my own way. I think the important thing is to get the ground rules sorted first and if you're happy with them my advice is to go for it All the best Ken "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. |
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newbie question about boat deliveries
It depends entirely on what value you are to the delivery skipper and what
value you feel you are getting out of the trip. If he's already got enough crew to do the job and he's just offering you a spare berth and experience that will be useful to you and you'll probably holiday for a while at the destination anyway, then expect to pay for pretty much everything. But if he needs crew and you will be involved in provisioning and preparation and cleaning up and helping with the return trip (such as sharing a rental), then expect a much better deal. -- Jeff Richards "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. |
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newbie question about boat deliveries
Ta. Do it if you can and good luck
DP "Brien Alkire" wrote in message ... That's what I suspected. Perfect response, thanks for the info. I think we're going to pursue this, it's a terrific opportunity to gain a lot of experience. "d parker" wrote in message u... If you are noobs to the sport you can expect no financial help. You're getting a free boat ride and a bucket load of experience as pay. It is very unreasonable to expect anything more. Its like being able to carry Harrison fords luggage and expecting to get his salary for it. (Well, that's extreme but I hope you get my point) Many journeys differ too. Some may supply food while others are share expenses of everything from food and fuel to marina berths. If the owner is going too make sure you buy him a bottle of his favourite booze at the end of trip to say thank you regardless of the structure. DP "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. |
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newbie question about boat deliveries
"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 |
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newbie question about boat deliveries
Further to that, here is a basic pre departure check list of things that
should be on the boat- you should know where to find them. General Checks... Harnesses (one p/p) emergency steering life jackets with whistles and strobes danbouy storm jib-tri sail sea cocks gas shut off and alarm bilge pumps and spare parts fire extinguishers (2 min) dry chem sea anchors-drogues torches - spare batteries flares (three red rocket. Three red handheld. Three orange smoke) v- sheet 1st aid kit EPIRB's battery switches tapered wooden plugs 2nd anchor with rope and chain life raft service date. Stout buckets (2 min) Jack Stays ( for harnesses) Grab bag ( details below ) Life buoys with lights (2 min) Heaving line engine... Oil fuel and water filters shut offs/seacocks (locate and attach plugs) belts hoses water pump impellers engine oil 2 large jerry cans of diesel Twin batteries tools... bolt cutters hammer screw drivers hack saw multi meter pliers side cutters spanners vice grips multi grips files duct tape insulation tape fuses navigation and communication... charts m.o.b. swich on g.p.s. dividers hand held compass Ruler pencils erasers v.h.f. radio h.f. radio plotter square At least 3 GPS's with four sets of spare batteries Barometer Grab bag... Five bottles of water ( three quarter full) Flares First aid Fishing gear Torch Tinned food Can openers (non sharp) Knife Signaling mirror Cyalume sticks Cheers DP "J. Allan" wrote in message u... "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 |
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newbie question about boat deliveries
Great advice on this thread, thanks very much.
Fortunately we have been on a 3-day/2-night sail with this fellow before. He is highly competent and we get along well. My wife and I just got back from a weekend trip that got rather intense. I am very pleased that not only did my wife do a great job under pressure, but she thoroughly enjoyed it. So I think we are both on the same page about doing a delivery. I'll be sure to follow your advice and get details about the boat when we discuss it, and carefully go through the check list. Thanks! "d parker" wrote in message u... Further to that, here is a basic pre departure check list of things that should be on the boat- you should know where to find them. General Checks... Harnesses (one p/p) emergency steering life jackets with whistles and strobes danbouy storm jib-tri sail sea cocks gas shut off and alarm bilge pumps and spare parts fire extinguishers (2 min) dry chem sea anchors-drogues torches - spare batteries flares (three red rocket. Three red handheld. Three orange smoke) v- sheet 1st aid kit EPIRB's battery switches tapered wooden plugs 2nd anchor with rope and chain life raft service date. Stout buckets (2 min) Jack Stays ( for harnesses) Grab bag ( details below ) Life buoys with lights (2 min) Heaving line engine... Oil fuel and water filters shut offs/seacocks (locate and attach plugs) belts hoses water pump impellers engine oil 2 large jerry cans of diesel Twin batteries tools... bolt cutters hammer screw drivers hack saw multi meter pliers side cutters spanners vice grips multi grips files duct tape insulation tape fuses navigation and communication... charts m.o.b. swich on g.p.s. dividers hand held compass Ruler pencils erasers v.h.f. radio h.f. radio plotter square At least 3 GPS's with four sets of spare batteries Barometer Grab bag... Five bottles of water ( three quarter full) Flares First aid Fishing gear Torch Tinned food Can openers (non sharp) Knife Signaling mirror Cyalume sticks Cheers DP "J. Allan" wrote in message u... "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 |
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newbie question about boat deliveries
Everyone gave great advice. I'll add something else. There is a very fine
legal line between the rights of hired crew and the rights of non-paid passengers. If you are going as crew in the pure sense it depends on if the voyage is coastal or foreign. In some of these cases the Skipper or owners are responsible for your passage back under certain circumstances. In others not. As one poster replied, get the ground rules sorted out in advance. When I was crewing I had one owner charge me for the gas used inthe dinghy outboard for going ashore. Many charge a set daily fee for food etc. and you still get to work. Now I'm a 100 ton Captain and an AB Limited and Sail). At this point I would expect more BUT I wouldn't turn down a free ride with food thrown in, pay my own port fees and guarantee my own return passage if the boat and destination were interesting. But if I was expected to do more in the professional sense (listed as back up license on the insurance papers for example) then I would expect recompense. If however you are getting paid in training and experience then figure most schools run about $100 a day in tuition plus motel/food costs if they are not in your area. That's pretty neat pay BUT make sure you get the Coasties Small Craft Service form filled out properly by the Skipper/Owner and even a letter from him detailing what you've learned and accomplished. You'll need it for getting your own license later on . .especially if the bug bites hard! Have fun Michael "Brien Alkire" wrote in message ... Great advice on this thread, thanks very much. Fortunately we have been on a 3-day/2-night sail with this fellow before. He is highly competent and we get along well. My wife and I just got back from a weekend trip that got rather intense. I am very pleased that not only did my wife do a great job under pressure, but she thoroughly enjoyed it. So I think we are both on the same page about doing a delivery. I'll be sure to follow your advice and get details about the boat when we discuss it, and carefully go through the check list. Thanks! "d parker" wrote in message u... Further to that, here is a basic pre departure check list of things that should be on the boat- you should know where to find them. General Checks... Harnesses (one p/p) emergency steering life jackets with whistles and strobes danbouy storm jib-tri sail sea cocks gas shut off and alarm bilge pumps and spare parts fire extinguishers (2 min) dry chem sea anchors-drogues torches - spare batteries flares (three red rocket. Three red handheld. Three orange smoke) v- sheet 1st aid kit EPIRB's battery switches tapered wooden plugs 2nd anchor with rope and chain life raft service date. Stout buckets (2 min) Jack Stays ( for harnesses) Grab bag ( details below ) Life buoys with lights (2 min) Heaving line engine... Oil fuel and water filters shut offs/seacocks (locate and attach plugs) belts hoses water pump impellers engine oil 2 large jerry cans of diesel Twin batteries tools... bolt cutters hammer screw drivers hack saw multi meter pliers side cutters spanners vice grips multi grips files duct tape insulation tape fuses navigation and communication... charts m.o.b. swich on g.p.s. dividers hand held compass Ruler pencils erasers v.h.f. radio h.f. radio plotter square At least 3 GPS's with four sets of spare batteries Barometer Grab bag... Five bottles of water ( three quarter full) Flares First aid Fishing gear Torch Tinned food Can openers (non sharp) Knife Signaling mirror Cyalume sticks Cheers DP "J. Allan" wrote in message u... "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 |
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