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Crewseeking Websites?

  • 08-08-2012 11:17PM
    #1
    Bernice101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 128 ✭✭



    Hey there,

    I am making enquiries into hitching a transatlantic shared contribution ride on a boat, perhaps this autumn. I have had a look online and came across a website crewseekers.com , does anyone on here have any experience – good, bad or indifferent - of the website? Site membership is GBP 75, so I’m hoping for a thumbs up before signing up. Or are there any other websites yea would recommend?
    And yes, I have to put my hand up, I know nothing about sailing orboats! But I can pare a donkey’s hooves, operate a chainsaw and speak German, although not all at the same time!


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  • #2
    Talent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 158 ✭✭Talent


    Know nothing about the website but I do know a little bit about long distance sailing. First question is do you suffer from sea-sickness? You can take pills but they slow you down and then you may not be much use in an emergency. I speak from bitter experience here and only learned how bad seasickness affected me when several hundred miles offshore with huindreds more to go.

    Second, what skills can you bring to the boat? If you can't even coil a rope you'll want to bringing something else to the party.

    If a non-sailor one entry on your CV that is guaranteed to get at least a glance is cooking. But can you cook in a rough sea when the boat is rolling all over the place?

    If you don't sail I'd suggest you at least do a basic sailing course beforehand.


  • #3
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 6,385 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    Yep I have to agree with Talent, I recommend you get out on the water first for a few days maybe try your hand on a trawler till you get your sea legs :D
    With seasickness first you feel like your going to die next you will wish you were dead:D it's not something to be taken lightly.
    Also study up on the different terminology used on a boat " know your port from starboard" Do a lifesaving course and anything that will add to your CV The only dead weight needed on a boat is ballast and the anchor and there are not many boats with donkey's that need a pare :D
    Best of luck.

    Paola-Pivi.jpg


  • #4
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,575 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    With seasickness first you feel like your going to die next you will wish you were deadbiggrin.gif it's not something to be taken lightly.
    The man speaks the truth. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. :)


  • #5
    delop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 490 ✭✭delop


    http://www.reliance-yachts.com/crew-jobs.php

    http://www.pydww.co.uk/crew/

    done a few transatlantic s and would argue that ocean sailing is far safer that coastal sailing , by the southern route rather than the norther route, also east to west is easier too, early summer is the best time, late summer you might get caught in tropical storms


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