the Questionaire...

Once you've answered these questions to your satisfaction, check in the categories for each and you will find some of the answers that I've learned to help guide you in choosing your best possible tall ship experience.


What length of time can I commit?

want to try out a daysail

two week vacation or less

1 or 2 months up to a year

career path or indefinitely!

What is my level of physical fitness?

Handicapped/wheelchair

Sedentary

Active

Athlete

What about my age?

Child/youth

Young adult

Adult/Mid age

Ancient mariner

Will this fit in my budget?

Shoestring

Comfortable

Exotic locale

Luxury

How much experience do I need?

Never sailed/seen the ocean

Sailed before

Old hand

Licensed mariner

What season could I be available?

Only summer (May - Sept)

Only winter (Oct - April)

Flexible

What type of ship do I want to sail on?

Square Rigger (Class A)

Schooner (Class A-II or B)

Other

What type of trip will the ship be on?

Tourism

School/training sail

Festival circuit

Movie setting

Around the World

Can I find a ship nearby?

Europe

North America: East Coast

North America: West Coast

Oceana

Other

What capacity will I sign aboard as?

Passenger

Student

Volunteer

Paid Crew

THE BASICS...

There are 3 types of voyages aboard ship:

• Short trips
• Student training
• Long voyages

And there are 3 ways for you to sign aboard:

• Volunteer
• Paid Crew
• Passenger/Student

"For to go as a passenger you must needs have a purse, and a purse is but a rag unless you have something in it." --Ishmael, Moby Dick