Crew4u2sail

Skipper selection tips.

As a crew member how do you make the best use of crew4u2sail.com to select the right yacht owner or yacht skipper for you?

Things to look for:-

The skipper

• Make arrangements to 'meet and see' before you commit.
• The person's appearance.
• Their experience and references.
• The condition of the yacht - is it well cared for and orderly or disorganised.
• The safety equipment available.
• Who else will be going?
• Be sure to understand the financial arrangements.
• Is the skipper a racing type or has a more relaxed approach?
• Do you have anything else in common apart from sailing?
• Tour the yacht - assess amenities/your space.
• Establish what is expected of you.
• Is it in line with your important criteria i.e. no smoking, days off etc.

The yacht

• What is the significance of yacht name?
• What is the yacht insurance cover?
• What navigation equipment is available?
• Watch arrangements?
• Cooking arrangements?
• What will be the domestic duties?
• What will be the yacht maintenance duties?

Other considerations

• Food/drink/alcohol/smoking.
• Time schedule - how long will you be needed?
• Compatibility - can you work together and get on?