Crewing etiquette

[mhouse]

I am in the process of looking for a crew to help me sail my boat to the Channel Islands. ( see wanted ad) .Can anybody please advise me how the costs are normally split.
Thanks

Matt

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[AndCur]

Hi

When away cruising me and my crew split all the fuel,berthing and fuel costs between us which works well for all party's. Before we head off we usually get put a set amount into the food and boat kitty which makes it simple when you go ashore shopping. Its also means that we are all not asking for money all the time.


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[MarkJohnson]

If you are asking for a crew to do you a favour, as in a delivery trip, I have always paid for all expenses, including travel to or back from the boat. I have helped deliver other peoples boats, and they have done the same.
Different if the sail is for pleasure.

Mark J

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[LeonF]

Agree with Mark. There are no set rules. A delivery trip usually means keeping to a schedule unlike a holiday, so I would be inclined to provision the boat etc. Eating out may be negotiable, but I would also pay any berthing charges etc. unless the crew insisted on marinas etc when you would have been on a swinging mooring or anchored. I crewed on a delivery trip Malta to Split and the agreement was we would be fed on board but paid for our own meals out. The second week the skipper was suggesting we eat out every night. I retaliated by cooking slap up lunches out of ships stores !

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[jerryat]

Hi!

Yep! Entirely agree and exactly what we do.

Good sailing!

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[AndrewB]

You cannot legally ask for anything beyond the immediate running costs, otherwise you are operating a charter.

Asking for equal shares in food, fuel, mooring costs is quite normal. Damage and travel are two uncertain areas. In my experience the owner tends to pay for all minor damage e.g. a winch handle dropped overboard, but some owners take the view that the person responsible should make good: if so, tell your crew in advance. (Major items would be met by insurance). Generally crew pay their own travel costs for short distances, but if they have to get back from the Channel Isles you may wish to offer ferry passage back as an inducement - otherwise do make clear what you expect.

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[l'escargot]

In the circumstances of your "wanted" ad, I think it would certainly be reasonable to expect you to pay for the food for the crossing and any berthing fees. There is a case for paying the return fare Channel Islands to England for the crew, but this is negotiable.

You are effectively asking for the assistance of strangers on a delivery trip. The circumstances would be different if you were inviting friends on a cruise.



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[Boathook]

When I have crewed on delivery trips all my travel was sorted out along with the food which included meals out. I did chip in (mainly beer) as I enjoyed the sailing. This meant that no money changed hands etc.

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[mhouse]

Thanks everyone for your replys
Matt

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[snowleopard]

i always let people pay for their own travel to/from the boat, i pay all the marina charges etc and provide all food and drink on board but expect crew to pay for their own meals and drink ashore.

that's for deliveries when i want help moving the boat. if it's a jolly and i consider i'm doing them a favour, i ask for £10 a day towards food.

on a couple of occasions when i've helped as crew on longer deliveries the owner has contributed to air fares which was very welcome.

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