by Alison Muir Bennett (Author)
What better way of travelling the world than by crewing on a yacht? The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Oceans is ideal for crew pre-planning, and for skippers seeking crew. It is packed with practical information from how to find a crew position, what to expect from different kinds of skipper, how to be in the right place at the right time, where the yachts gather and when, to rally locations, how to maximise your chances of being taken on as crew, what will be expected of you as crew, and job opportunities along the way. Unique yacht migration maps show where the seasonal bottlenecks occur, and help pinpoint the best places and times of year to gain a crew place. This fifth edition with updated information and website addresses will be welcomed by all aspiring yacht crew, and as a skipper's reference. 'Packed with all the information you'd need to find a crewing position an invaluable guide to crewing anywhere in the world.' Yachting Monthly
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
Edition: 5th Ed
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 16 Jun 2005
ISBN 10: 0713672285
ISBN 13: 9780713672282
Book Overview: Crewing on other people's boats has always been a major attraction for travellers and those looking for adventure or a gap year activity The market for crewing opportunities is growing continuously with the increase in long-term cruising Unique yacht migration maps pinpoint the best seasons and areas to gain a crew place Website addresses are invaluable for aspiring crew as well as skippers seeking crew New updated edition of a highly popular pre-planning guide