Restless Crew Agreement (International Passages)
The following is a copy of the
Crew Agreement covering your participation as a crew aboard the Sailing Vessel
Restless. You will have to sign this agreement to participate as crew on
Restless. I know it appears rather
legalistic, but it in fact covers everything necessary. Having an understanding
in writing is prudent for all concerned.
I am sure you understand the
need for such an agreement. It helps clarify the situation and is fairly
standard information for domestic and international ocean passages of this
nature. Here we have the information organized and written down for all to
agree upon and be witnessed.
Regards, Captain Ted
CREW AGREEMENT
YACHT: RESTLESS (here after referred to as " the Yacht")
DOCUMENTATION NO. _________677756________
VOYAGE FROM: ___________________
TO: ________________________
INTENTIONS:
This agreement is designed to anticipate problems that
might occur while aboard, both at sea or coastal cruising, and thus, avoid
them. It is designed to protect both the skipper/owner and those who join her.
To facilitate inquiries, should anything go wrong, a copy will be sent to the
skipper's representative before departure; and I suggest that you send a copy to
someone you deem appropriate. It is wise to inform someone at home of your
plans.
Crewing on S/V RESTLESS works best when all are considered
equals. You will be consulted, when appropriate, as a part of decision making,
but you must be also willing to share all work, difficulties and dangers. In
completing this agreement YOU TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DECISION TO
JOIN, and agree that you are willing to accept all that may come your way. There
have been no inducements or promises or consideration that is not fully
described in this agreement.
The skipper hereby declares his belief that the boat is
properly equipped and prepared for the planned voyage, and that she is fully
competent to manage, alone or with crew. He invites the crew to test this
statement in any way they wish - by their own inquiries and judgment, or with
the help of others. When you sign this you agree that you have fully
investigated and found that the boat is properly equipped and that the skipper
is capable , fit and competent. You understand and agree that I am the captain
and you must obey all lawful orders.
MEDICAL DETAILS:
The boat has a well equipped medical kit, and a powerful
radio with which emergency help may be obtained. However, you must take full
responsibility for any current or past medical conditions that may recur, or any
medical or health problems that may occur during or as a result of this trip.
Make sure that you have ample medication for at least twice as long as the
expected passage. You must inform the skipper of any potentially serious
conditions that could affect safety at sea. Give details below of any known
drug allergies, food allergies, conditions that might recur, and current
medication (s):
(mark "NONE" if none)________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Medical insurance may help save your life. List details
of your medical insurance, if any and all contact details:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Apart from spoiling your trip and making it harder for
others aboard, seasickness can be dangerous, even fatal. Unless you know, from
extensive experience, that you will not be affected, you must have, and be
willing to use, reputable seasickness treatment. This is your responsibility.
_________ (initials, crew)
__________ (Initials, skipper)
TRAVEL EXPENSES : I understand that travel expenses to and
from Yacht are my responsibility.
PASSPORTS, VISAS AND REPATRIATION:
When you enter another country you may need to have a
passport and visa, and be able to prove you can get yourself out of the country
(other than by yacht) to another country to which you have full right of entry.
The simplest way is to have an air ticket, or to carry sufficient cash to cover
one. Credit cards are of no use in some countries. You are responsible for this
and you understand that you may be asked to furnish proof to the skipper on
boarding, and deposit with her your passport, air ticket or cash in lieu.
TRIP INTERRUPTION:
You understand that should you leave the yacht, for
whatever reason, at a port other than that to which you had agreed in this
agreement, you will be responsible for all your own travel and related costs.
You also understand and agree that if you are asked to leave the yacht for
reasons of lack of competence, inappropriate behavior, crew incompatibility,
illness, or the inability to carry out required tasks, which, in skipper's
opinion, is endangering the safe operation of the yacht, you will also be
responsible for all your own repatriation costs. However, in this event, the
Skipper will take all reasonable measures to disembark you at a suitable port
along the intended route, from which you can arrange your travel home.
MAINTENANCE WORK:
Keeping a cruising boat in safe condition requires work on
repairs and maintenance , and this is an obligation to be shared by all aboard.
Good crew looks for ways to help, and taking part will make you feel involved.
As a guide you should be willing to put in about a half an hour a day, plus half
a day per week, on maintenance and/or repair to the boat. This does not include
domestic work, in which you will also be required to share.
COST:
You are required to contribute a daily amount to cover
expenses aboard. To help avoid disagreements, all arrangements and all
transactions after initial deposit, must be recorded here, at the time they are
made, in this document initialed by both parties. This is not to be considered
a charter fee , but covers participation in RESTLESS’ shared expense cruise &
crew opportunity. Costs $100 per day.
All cost details are arranged prior to boarding , A deposit
holds your cabin and will cover the first week underway. We use pay pal unless
other arrangements are made.
initial_______
CREW DETAILS:
A non refundable deposit covering up to the first week of
the trip, will be collected before boarding (via pay pal ). The second week’s
per diem is due upon boarding in cash. (You must have enough cash to cover your
entire participation in this trip thereafter.) If the trip carries on longer,
we will collect the appropriate amount in advance & notate all transactions
here.
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*Food and beverage costs vary depending on you. Usually a
few hundred dollars is enough. Credit cards are accepted most places we
cruise. Please also budget for your travel expenses.
What to bring: Please pack light, NO bulky, wheeled , or
hard cover suitcases!
Sunscreen, Swim wear, beach/bath towel, good sunglasses,
hats that stay on, boat shoes or surf socks, (no street shoes allowed) Sea sick
meds, prescription drugs only, a favorite book, yoga mat, camera, a sippee cup
w/lid (for your coffee). If you drink a particular coffee / tea or use a special
sweetener, please bring it along. Cruises are non-smoking.
(Provide two (2) copies of the issue page (s) of your
passport, and provide information from the passport: number, issue place , date
of issue, expiration date, home address; and next of kin's full name, address
and telephone number and an alternative contact.)
DECLARATIONS
I have completed the above details fully and honestly, and
have volunteered any further information I am aware of that may affect the safe
enjoyment of the proposed voyage by all aboard. I do not have any illegal drugs
or weapons in my possession, and will________ (initial crew) ___________(initial
skipper)
Crew Agreement S/V RESTLESS immediately inform the
skipper if I become aware of any on board, or anyone trying to bring such items
aboard. I declare, by written statement on this agreement, details of any
convictions, in any country, for the involvement with illegal drugs or weapons.
I will not carry any packages for any third party on the boat without first
requesting permission from the skipper. I accept that the skipper may change his
plans, and will not hold her responsible for transportation to the original
destination, should that not be reached by S/V RESTLESS.
I will make myself familiar with the location and
operation of all safety equipment aboard the boat. I will seek to learn all
aspects of seamanship by reading appropriate manuals and book aboard , and by
asking help from the skipper and others. The responsibility is fully mine to
learn and to ask to be taught any skills that I need for safe operation of the
boat. If there is anything happening aboard the boat about which I am
uncomfortable, I will discuss it with those concerned as soon as possible in
order to avoid irreversible resentments that may spoil the atmosphere for all
aboard. If the skipper is held responsible for bailing me out of trouble if I
transgress local laws and customs, I agree to fully reimburse any cost incurred;
and to compensate her for the time lost for every day of delay my action may
cause. I take full responsibility for any requirements and cost relating for my
entry and exit in countries to be visited by the boat. I agree to share all work
aboard, and obey all orders given to me relating to the safe conduct of the
boat, at all times.
I am aware that there are risks that I will face in this
voyage, and take full responsibility for my decision to join the crew. I, or my
heirs, next of kin, legal representatives, successors and assigns, and in
consideration of the acceptance as a crew member of the yacht RESTLESS, do
hereby waive any and all claims which I may have against Captain TED, RESTLESS
llc, the owners or operators of RESTLESS, or any other duly qualified and
authorized captain appointed by RESTLESS llc, arising out of, or in any way
connected with, my participation as a members of the crew of the yacht, and
understand and agree that, as a member of the crew of said yacht, I have no
recourse or claims of any kind against Captain Ted or Restless llc and shall
hold him harmless against all consequences of my participation as a crew member
aboard the yacht.
This agreement shall be governed by the Laws of the United
States of America.
Crew member:________________________
Skipper: ____________________________Dated:_________
