Crew members should book their reservations to arrive by the afternoon of the scheduled boarding date for the leg.  We will generally have dinner in the departure port and sail early the following morning. We plan to be in the destination port by late morning of the end date for the leg, so you can schedule an afternoon return flight.  If you cannot sign on for the full leg, let me know and we will arrange a mutually agreeable pick up or departure location.

What to Bring

Bring only clothes that you can pack in one duffel bag, include deck shoes, water resistant jacket, and appropriate casual attire for dining ashore. You may also want to bring a pair of walking shoes for shore side excursions. Bring only a duffel bag or soft luggage that will stow easily, there is not room to store hard or semi-hard luggage. Don't over pack, Shorts & swimsuits are appropriate for shipboard on most legs as we will be following the weather north and south.  Weather in the northern climes and Canada can run from hot to cold however, so bring appropriate clothing for a variety of temperatures. You can also bring any favorite CD's or Video Tapes, mark with your name.  

Daily Schedule

We will typically plan on having breakfast on board. We will weigh anchor between 8-9 AM daily, except on days where a morning shore excursion is planned. Average daily run will be about 65-70 SM, about 7-8 hours cruising, allowing time for lunch stops and side trips as opportunities are identified. Lunch will often be on board. A majority of dinners will probably be ashore, depending on the availability of nearby restaurants as well as the interest of crew members in cooking. 

We will plan on visiting the more interesting ports and sights along the way.  Where we stop and for how long will depend upon the desires and interests of the crew.  We will place enjoyment of the voyage ahead of meeting a time schedule whenever possible.

While most of the voyage will be on the well protected Intra Coastal Waterway, or other protected seaways, SeaBird does have a 6 person life raft, in addition to a 4 passenger motorized dingy. She is also equipped with 2 VHF radios, 2-GPS systems,  radar and cell-phone.  In an emergency the ship's nurse is on call.

SeaBird is a 47 foot Grand Banks Trawler, she has two cabins, each with its own head and shower.  Each  has two berths, a V-berth forward and twins aft. Berths will be determined by lot. There is a TV/VCR and CD player in the main salon. The ship's library has a video selection of some 50 classic movies. Hair dryers, snorkel gear and beach towels are provided.  Standard 110 v. is available.   For complete specifications, interior layout & photos visit the Grand Banks website.

Email is available, bring any addresses you want to communicate with or send updates to. While I am still looking for a more reliable connection from the boat, we will generally always be able to send and receive messages when in port.

Expenses

Crew members will be responsible for their transportation to and from the ports, and personal expenses. Note that on some legs it may be necessary to travel some distance to the boat location from the airport and the use of a rental car may be desirable.  It is also possible that the boat may be further away from the scheduled embarkation point than planned due to the vicissitudes of the journey.