YOUR VESSEL – YOUR CREW – YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
At a very high level we do not have any requirements for you to participateย
THIS IS YOUR ADVENTURE – ENJOY !
FROMย OUR EXPERIENCE here is whatย you WILL need !
Seaworthy vessel well equipped, tested and ready to go capable of voyaging up to 500 nm without assistance between stops
With Ocean Crossings up to 3000 nm without assistance between stops.
Experienced skipper and competent crew
Money and Credit Cards ( budget between 1,900 and 7,500ย x month x vessel / average 4,500 x monthย )
Time – No schedules = safe cruising
Vessel Documentation
Insurance
Passports
Drivers License
Third Party Liability Insurance
Windows or Mac Laptop wih keyboard and mouse
WITH REGARDS TO SEAMANSHIP = THEORY + APPLICATION + TIME + EXPERIENCE
Download the THEORY by following these links
https://oceanposse.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/guides-bowditch-vol-1.pdf.pdf
https://oceanposse.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/guides-bowditch_vol_2.pdf
A BASIC LIST OF WHAT TO BRING
– VHF RADIO
– STARLINK with matching subscription
– chart-plotter and printed charts
– logbook
– handheld GPS
– compass
– watch
– EPRIB
– safety gear
– tracker such as delorme / gps / garmin / iridium go / sailmail if SSB ย HAM
– anything that makes you feel comfortable
– checked rig, engines, systems, running and standing rigging, ground tackle, windlass, batteries
– know how to change filters vbelts oil etc.
– android dual sim unlocked GSM Phone
– we strongly recommend to have tools and spares so you can repair things that may brake or need replacing including a way to mend sails
– dinghy
– medical kit
– spares
A more extensive list oF WHAT TO BRING COURTESY OF Downwind Marine
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