frequently asked questions
Is this a learn-to-sail program?
No. You should have basic knowledge of how to sail.
I understand there are three levels of sailing competency. What are they?
BLOCAL COASTAL: LOGGED A MINIMUM OF 25 SAILING DAYS, UNDERSTANDS SAILING TERMS AND THE DYNAMICS OF HOW A BOAT SAILS
OCEAN CROSSING: COMPLETED A US SAILING OR ASA BASIC CRUISING COURSE OR EQUIVALENT; COMPETED A NAVIGATION COURSE AND SAILED IN SMALL CRAFT WARNING CONDITIONS; DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCE IN OPERATION OF ALL CELTIC SONG SYSTEMS
CAPTAIN: HOLDS USCG LICENSE OR EQUIVALENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE; HAS MARINE MEDICAL TRAINING OFFSHORE EMERGENCY MEDICINE WITH JEFFREY ISSACS AND HAS AN UNDERSTANDING OF ALL CELTIC SONG SYSTEMS.
OCEAN CROSSING: COMPLETED A US SAILING OR ASA BASIC CRUISING COURSE OR EQUIVALENT; COMPETED A NAVIGATION COURSE AND SAILED IN SMALL CRAFT WARNING CONDITIONS; DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCE IN OPERATION OF ALL CELTIC SONG SYSTEMS
CAPTAIN: HOLDS USCG LICENSE OR EQUIVALENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE; HAS MARINE MEDICAL TRAINING OFFSHORE EMERGENCY MEDICINE WITH JEFFREY ISSACS AND HAS AN UNDERSTANDING OF ALL CELTIC SONG SYSTEMS.
What is my personal liability?
See liability release form.
How much experience do team members need to join?
Logged a minimum of 25 sailing days.
How often will you change crews on the trips?
Legs of the trips will be arranged to accommodate crews and boat schedules.
What will be the duration of each of the individual trip legs?
Will vary from 2 days to one month depending on the trip's destination.
What will crew members need to bring with them?
Personal gear: clothing, boat shoes, sailing gloves, PFD, hat sunglasses, foul weather gear, flashlight with red lens, rigging knife, sleeping bag.
Are the expeditions going to be extensions of one long trip or will you leave the boat at certain destinations, take a break and resume the voyage?
Coastal expeditions will take 2 to 10 days starting in San Diego and ending either in Catalina or San Diego.
Offshore expeditions April 2021 the boat will depart for Mexico and then the South Pacific for a one-month crossing. There will be many shorter legs as the cruise proceeds south through the islands of the South Pacific.
Offshore expeditions April 2021 the boat will depart for Mexico and then the South Pacific for a one-month crossing. There will be many shorter legs as the cruise proceeds south through the islands of the South Pacific.
What is the minimum and maximum crew size for each of the legs of the voyage?
Minimum crew is 3; maximum is 6. The ocean crossing will require a crew of 3.
What are the costs associated with each leg of the trip?
Each person is responsible for transportation to and from the start and finish of each leg plus all personal expenses and none of the boat expenses.
what happens if there are medical emergencies?
See liability release form.
how much do classes cost?
There is no charge for classes. If you wish to show your appreciation, you can donate to our favorite charity using this secure link: www.peopleforquatamala.com.
How do i apply?
Please fill out the information form and request an application at this link:
http://www.svcelticsong.com/about-us.html
http://www.svcelticsong.com/about-us.html