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St. Barts Yacht Deliveries
3 Lockwood Drive, Suite 302A
Charleston,SC 29401

Dear Prospective Crew Member:

Thank you for your interest in coming aboard St. Barts Yachts Deliveries (SBYD). Our goal at SBYD is to assure that each delivery is completed safely and on time. We are looking for qualified volunteer crew who enjoys sailing and wants the experience of completing an offshore delivery" with "We are looking for qualified volunteer crew who enjoy sailing and want the experience of completing and offshore delivery.

All of the vessels that SBYD delivers have full safety equipment on board to meet US Coast Guard and insurance requirements.

Our 2005/2006 season is very busy, with deliveries going to and coming from the Caribbean and various destinations on the US East Coast. In this crew packet you will find the following:

CREW NEWSLETTER
CREW SAILING EXPERIENCE FORM
CREW REGISTRATION FORM
CREW JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
If you are interested in making a delivery with us, it is very important that you read all of the information provided, complete and sign the necessary crew forms, and send a follow-up email to sbyd@st-barts.com to confirm your interest. Keep the informational pages for your future reference. Although this may seem a tedious task, please remember that it is essential to give us the exact information that we ask for. Your application is submitted for insurance approval prior to joining on as crew. You may attach an existing sailing resume if you have one. The more information you provide us the better your chances of being selected to crew.

Incomplete crew forms cannot be processed.

Katie Suitt, Delivery Coordinator and Office Manager

or E-Mail sbyd@st-barts.com

PS: Please read over everything carefully and enclose a photo with the returned paperwork.

 

SAILING EXPERIENCE FORM

Name and Address

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Crew Position: _______________________________

Licenses Held:________________________________

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Home Phone: ______________________

Work Phone: ______________________

E-Mail Address ______________________

Total Offshore Miles/Overall Total: _____________/______________

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SAILING EXPERIENCE:

(Attach sailing resume if applicable)

Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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Date/ Type of Yacht/ Position/ Miles/ From/ To

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SPECIAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

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MEDICAL EXCEPTIONS:

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SWIMMING SKILLS:

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CREW REGISTRATION FORM

First Name: ____________________ Last Name: ________________________

Nationality: _________________ Date of Birth: _____________ Passport #: ___________

Delivery Destinations Preferred: ___ Caribbean ____ Europe ___ Pacific

Are you willing to pay travel expenses from any of the above? ___________

Are you prone to seasickness? ____Yes ____No

Are you color blind? ____Yes ____No

Do you take any medication? ____Yes ____No

Do you suffer from any disability? ____Yes ____No

Can you swim 100m fully clothed? ____Yes ____No

Are you competent on Foredeck? ____Yes ____No

Are you a good helmsman? ____Yes ____No

Can you navigate coastal/offshore? ____Yes ____No

Are you familiar with electronics/engines? ____Yes ____No

How much notice do you need? _________________________

Are you employed full-time? Part-time? Retired? ____________________________________

PLEASE PROVIDE SAILING REFERENCES: (Names and phone numbers please)

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I DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT AND THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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CREW JOINING INFORMATION

The captains at SBYD are all highly experienced and extremely competent sailors. All have delivered boats throughout the US, Caribbean and Europe, including many Transatlantic crossings. We run a happy and safe ship and this form is designed to make life easier for you, the others aboard and for us.

The skipper’s instructions are to be obeyed at all times.
Crew is responsible for travel costs involved in getting to the boat for departure and home from port of departure. (ie: for a delivery from Charleston to Tortola – SBYD will pay for flight back to Charleston from Tortola, or destination of comparable price.
Crews understand that delays in scheduling can happen and that SBYD is not responsible for any associated living or travel expenses due to these delays.
Should the vessel be delayed, the crew will be expected to remain with the vessel until completion of the delivery.
Crew will always dress and act in such a manner to maintain the high standards set at SBYD.
All crew, except those with beards, shall be clean-shaven upon arrival at any port.
Should the crew leave or be dismissed from the vessel enroute, they shall be responsible for their own repatriation and living costs.
There is no alcohol allowed on boat during entire delivery.
Any person carrying or using illegal substances will be handed over to the Authorities in the next port of call and their paperwork will be made available to US and local law enforcement agencies.
Crew is responsible for their own medical expenses. Neither SBYD nor the clients of SBYD shall be liable for any medical expenses, nor any claim for personal injury, however, caused, during any delivery voyage for SBYD.
Loss or damage of personal items or equipment are not the responsibility of SBYD or clients.
All on-board expenses are paid for by SBYD for crew. All expenses ashore are the crews’ own responsibility.
3rd Crew members must have an open ticket back to the US or their own country of residence prior to sailing and must show skipper ticket prior to delivery
Crews are advised that they will be required to vacate the vessel within 24 hours of arrival.
FYI: In most countries, crew will not be able to buy short flight tickets from one country to another unless they have a return ticket out of the country they wish to visit.
Depending on the vessel’s port of call and the nationality of the crew, delivery personnel is required to have a passport or other identification such as a birth certificate, drivers license, and/or voters registrations card with them. It is advisable to have a US Visa for all West Indies deliveries since your return flight is routed via the USA.
Crews are reminded that foul weather gear/boots are necessary, as is warm clothing. Harnesses are essential. Plus, you must remember to bring your own sleeping bag/bed roll and towel.
Crews are advised that all positions are strictly voluntary and as such, are unpaid.
I FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT MY CONDUCT BEFORE DEPARTURE, ENROUTE AND UPON ARRIVAL NEEDS TO BE PROFESSIONAL AND REFLECT THE HIGH STANDARDS SET BY SBYD. IF FOR ANY REASON DUE TO MY OWN BEHAVIOR I BREAK THE LAWS OF THIS COUNTRY OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY, I AM ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN ACTIONS AND CONDUCT. I WILL ALSO BE EXPECTED TO PAY ANY FINES, LEGAL COST AND REPATRIATION COST.

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Please detach and return bottom portion of page with application.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE CREW JOINING INSTRUCTIONS SET FORTH BY SBYD AND WILL ADHERE TO THESE RULES.

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