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  • 20-04-2008 8:03pm
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    SarahSassy
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    Hi

    I have no sailing experience but would like to join and crew (and start learning) on a sea voyage, preferably in or around Europe... Does anyone know where I can start looking for these trips?

    Thanks


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    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Start out with some courses;

    http://www.gisc.ie/

    http://www.myc.ie/Courses.htm

    http://www.sailingindublin.ie/

    http://www.sailing.ie/inside/default.asp?pageId=75


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    Pigeon Reaper
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    Learn the basics first otherwise you'll just be a passenger. Join a local club and make contacts that way. There's always a few boats looking for crew with some experience.


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    duckegg135
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭duckegg135


    With no experience you can gain a Competent Crew Certificate after 5 days of training. You'll get a good grasp of the basics and also experience what it's like to live on board for 4-5 days. I did mine in Carlingford at the following sea school and can highly recommend it. http://www.carlingfordsailingschool.ie/
    We did a mini-voyage! (From Carlingford to Ardglass, County Down and then over to the Isle of Man) Great fun and I learned so much.
    I think that most people looking for crew for any kind of trip will expect at least some basic training.
    Good luck,


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    Pigeon Reaper
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    I saw the training boats in the marina at Carlingford last June. I was impressed by how well the crew handled berthing as most had no experience when they left.


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    lily73
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    There is a sailing school in Dun Laoghaire over on the West Pier. I have just completed the beginners course (€199). One full Saturday and a half day sunday.

    Going on to do level 2 now which means that I will be able to go and crew properly.

    Check out www.inss.ie


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    maryjones
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    Hey,

    The best thing for you to do is go on the Asgard 2! You go on trips for a week or 2 at a time. Its an amazing experience! I would really really recommend it! The asgard is a tall ship and they teach you everything on board so you don't need any experience! iIn fact when i was on it i was one of the very few who actualy had any sailing experience!!! ts not too expensive either! its bout 200 for 2 weeks ish! i cant remember exactly but its all on this site

    www.asgard2.ie


    Its a great laugh too!! Best of luck!!


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