ahoy,
as an avid windsurfer I've always had a fond interest in all things oceanic and sailing, but don't have an experience in sailing boats greater than 10-15 foot.
I have some travels planned for the end of the year which will probably take me around the world to some degree. Instead of flying I'd like the notion of sailing not all but part of the journey. The departure and destination are not of significance too me.
I have just come across crewseeker.net and was looking too the seafaring bunch we have here for some more insight if possible, some past experiences or good advice on joining a crew of a boat.
Mahalo and shaka.
Mate went to Antigua in the carribean and picked up work pretty quickly as delivery crew with minimal sailing experience. He ended up there for 8 years and became a and skipper himself delivering yachts from florida and newport to the carribean quite regularly. he also developed a massive coke habit and picked up a STD but that's another story 
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Once they work out your not a wanker, go stupid once out in blue water and are prepared to do any type of work (unblocking dunnies, scrubbing decks and hulls, polishing stainless, checking the toilet rolls are ok and no skiddies in the guests toilets etc) then you will have no problem getting work and recommended to other boats. If your a traddie or have practical skills these will be of benefit.
Just go to any yacht club and ask around at the bar, that's where the skippers will be hanging out.
Mate just left WA on a 37 ft ketch on his way to Bali.....tried for months to get crew... U missed the boat mate
.....tried for months to get crew... least he wont have the same trouble on the way back I guess...
