A question we get asked often is ‘How can I crew on Britican?’ Since 2015 we’ve taken volunteer crew for as short as a few weeks and as long as several months. Our volunteer crew learn all about the sailing lifestyle in return for offering their time, energy, and any special skills. We’ve had electricians,[Read More]
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Boat Briefing Checklist – Introducing guests and crew to your boat!
The boat briefing checklist is a comprehensive list set out to help you or your skipper introduce your boat to guests and crew. It goes through everything on deck and below – what it is and how it works. The Boat Briefing Checklist provides the opportunity for a good discussion on safety devices and emergency procedures.[Read More]
Guest Post: What is it like to sail on Britican?
The following post was written by Richard Abbott (pictured below) after spending two weeks sailing with us from Palma, Mallorca (Balearic Islands off of east coast of Spain) to Gibraltar and then onto Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (Islands off the east coast of Morocco, Africa). Discover the answer to ‘what is it like to sail[Read More]
Medical history checklist for sailboat crew
Imagine that you have a guest or crew member on your sailboat, yacht or motorboat and an accident happens. Perhaps they get hit by the boom and are knocked out or pass-out for no logical reason? If the crew member needs medical attention will you be able to talk to a doctor about their medical history?
