Candidate Application

This application is for those interested in joining GBA on offshore or coastal passages.

These are what we call ocean going apprenticeships. It is a trade of work for experience. These are great opportunities for sailors looking to earn sea miles for merchant mariner credentials (Captain’s License) where 360 days at sea are required to become a professional skipper. These are also good opportunities to gain experience for those who own their own boats and are looking to learn how to transit the coast or ocean. Others get value out of joining who have owned boats in the past and do not anymore. Crew learn from each other and the captain on these passages and we are proud to say that many return year after year to enjoy the camaraderie and fellowship aboard. Well qualified crew may be eligable for compensation but will have to supply Sailing CVs.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Address

Age

Sex

Phone number

Weight

Height

Occupation

Employer

Describe your work responsibilities

List your reasons for applying including learning objectives .

Has anyone encouraged you to apply for this passage? If so why?

Are you considering offshore cruising on your own boat? If so , when and where?

We require that all participants commit physically, mentally and emotionally to the success of the passage. Describe a non - work related activity to which you have made a major commitment.

Please summarize your sailing experience.

Do you have racing experience. List Positions aboard.

Have you recieved formal sail training if so list certifications.

Do you own of have you ever owned a boat? If so what type?

What is the longest trip you have been on afloat?

Have you ever been sailing at night?

Have you ever been sea sick?

Do you have any allergies?

What skills do you have that could prove useful aboard? (Culinary, medical, mechanical, musical, etc.)

Rate your cooking skill (1 to 10)

Rate your communication skills (1 to 10)

Do you have dietary restrictions? If so list.

Do you have any existing medical conditions or problems? If so, please describe.

Do you take any medication regularly? If so, what type and for what condition

Do you wear glasses or contacts? How is your night vision?

Have you received counseling or medication for depression or any other psychological challenges?

Have you been treated for alcohol or substance abuse?

Do you have, or have you ever been diagnosed as having: diabetes, epilepsy, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, migraines, asthma or lung disease, any significant back, knee, foot or leg problems, or any other diseases or conditions?

What is your favorite quote or motto?

What is you super power?

What is your weakness?

Which passage are you applying for?

Eyesight

recommended gear

We have found after many sea miles that proper vetting of personnel is in the best interest of everyone aboard. On offshore passages we often find ourselves out of reach of land and outside assistance. This can not be stressed enough; most of us spend our lives in areas where medical assistance is no more than an hour away but when you are in the middle of the largest ocean in the world, support is often days away. It is important for the crew to be self reliant. We will do our best to outline responsibilities and delegate even distribution of work before casting off but part of being a crew is being willing to make up for each others deficiencies. If, for example, we find that during heavy weather a particular member of the crew or portion there of, has had to spend more time on deck than others it is understood that the rest of the crew takes over their responsibilities below deck, at least as long as conditions prevail. Another example mite be that a crew member that has been incapacitated do to sea sickness for the first part of a voyage. This required the remaining crew to take over their responsibilities, after conditions subside and the sick crew member has recovered, work is done to repay said crew by taking over some of their responsibilities. Your captain will work to keep the work evenly distributed but also work to align personal propensities with jobs aboard.

Seasickness medication is STRONGLY recommended to be taken by all crew aboard before departing.

PFDs and tethers are required whenever on deck.

There will be no alcohol aboard passage making vessels.

Disruptive behavior, a lack of participation or otherwise unsafe behavior may find you left ashore at the captains earliest convenience.