CREW
Should you be interested in joining us on certain legs, just let me know.
Departure is from Amsterdam on 24 September 2026. All other dates, countries, and cities are indicative and subject to change.
Minimum Conditions – Crew Members
Condition
- Healthy (self-declaration)
- Any dietary requirements communicated in advance
- Resilient to seasickness.
Competencies & Skills
- Able to swim
- Comfortable using a lifejacket and lifeline
- Able to steer a sailing boat while on watch
- Communicate in English.
Formalities
- Appropriate vaccinations
- Valid travel documents (ID/passport, Visa, International driver’s license)
- Valid insurances: health, travel (incl. sailing), and personal liability
- Vaccination booklet
Bring Your Own
- Foul weather gear, boots, snorkel set
- Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, uv-shirt
- Personal medication incl. Deet
- Recommended: flexible airline ticket, eSim-card.
Vaccination suggestions (please personalise your plan)
| Disease | Protection | Shots | Vaccination |
| Yellow fever | Lifelong | 1 | At least 10 days before travel |
| Rabies | Lifelong | 2 | Start 1 month before travel |
| Hepatitis A+B | 30 years | 3 | Start 6 months before travel (or accelerated schedule if needed) |
| DTP | 10 years | 2 | At least 2–4 weeks before travel (booster if due) |
| Dengue | 4 years | 2 | Start 3 months before travel |
| Typhoid | 3 years | 2 | At least 2–3 weeks before travel |
| Chikungunya | 2 years | 1 | At least 1–2 weeks before travel |
| Malaria | 1 year | Pills | Start 1 week before travel (depends on medication) |
First aid
There is a first aid kit on board. In case of an emergency, we can contact the Radio Medical Service in the Netherlands via Starlink. Please note that I am neither a doctor nor a pharmacist. So please consult your GP for personal advice before setting sail. And please bring your own medication, including the basics like Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Imodium.