SHIP'S ARTICLES
Please read the following Ship's Articles carefully. Once signed they are part of a binding agreement
between you and Seagypsy Expeditions.
Seagypsy Expeditions are designed to give participating crew first hand experience of sailing a modern,
well equipped cruising yacht on an sea voyage. Seagypsy Expeditions are definitely not a five star luxury
cruise where everything is done for the guests! Crew in this case, means a person who works the yacht
from one port to another and is expected to fulfill their duties and responsibilities at all times. It is a
“shared expenses and duties” voyage.
I will attempt to run a happy and safe ship and divide watches, duties and responsibilities equitably
between all crew members. Every attempt will be made to make the voyage interesting, challenging and
enjoyable, while keeping in mind that this is a sea expedition and there are likely to be times when crew
members encounter rough, heavy weather, or physically frightening situations. The sailing schedule and
various destinations are based on known general wind, weather and sea conditions for particular latitudes
and times of the year. Every effort will be made by Seagypsy Expeditions to adhere to the schedule as
advertised.
However, I retain the right to change the sailing schedule (start and finish dates, ports of call and
destinations) of a particular voyage, if in my opinion, the safety of the vessel or crew is in danger of being
compromised. Crew should be aware that during a one, two or three week voyage they may experience a
range of weather conditions as described by the Beaufort Wind Scale numbers 1 to 9.
Ship's Articles
The safety of the vessel and crew is of the utmost importance to all aboard. To this end, I agree to
support this shared responsibility at all times and in the following ways:
1. To pay close attention to the orientation and safety briefing prior to departure.
2. To abide by the safety rules and procedures as outlined by the captain, including the wearing of a
safety harness/tether and or life jacket while on deck, regardless of the prevailing weather conditions, day
or night.
3. To refrain from bringing on board or consuming drugs, which would be considered illegal by any
country Seagypsy Expeditions visits.
4. Refrain from smoking while on board.
5. Be on deck at least five minutes before taking over the watch so you can be briefed by the on watch
crew, adjust to the sailing and sea conditions, note the course to steer and organize your protective
clothing and equipment for the duration of the watch.
6. As a crew member you are expected to share in the general upkeep of the yacht. This means taking an
active part in the following on board activities: navigation, sail changing, sail trimming, cooking, cleaning
the saloon, cabins and heads, standing watch, safety procedures and emergency drills.
7. As a member of this boat you realize that you will be living in close quarters with other crew members,
therefore co-operation and consideration is essential for the mutual success and happiness of all involved
in the expedition. You further agree to take your turn at meal preparation, serving and cleaning up of
dishes, pots and pans.
8. If a crew member exhibits socially unacceptable, physically violent behavior or is uncooperative in
regard to the agreed common goals of the group, he or she will be put ashore at the nearest port to be
repatriated to a place of their choosing, at their own expense. If you are asked to leave under the above
circumstances you agree by signing this agreement not to seek redress or sue for any real or imagined
damages.
9. As a member of the crew you agree to be involved in the anchor or port watch system whenever
necessary. This system requires one person to remain on board on a rotational watch system basis, while
Eidos is at anchor or moored alongside. It involves looking after the security of the vessel, personal gear,
keeping an active anchor watch or checking that mooring lines and fenders are secure when moored
alongside a wharf/jetty.
10. Expedition members will be signed on as crew, not guests, passengers or tourists, and will enter and
leave countries visited, under each country's regulations, relating to the changing over of a ship's crew.
11. Each crew member must carry at all times while on watch, a whistle and pocketknife. During watches
at night include, a flashlight and personal strobe light.
12. There must be at least one member of the watch crew on deck at all times.
13. Only when off-watch can a crew member take a shower, read magazines or books, listen to music on
personal Walkman or spend more than 5 minutes below deck.
14. The general strategy, course to steer, sail selection and organization of the crew are the responsibility
of the skipper and navigator. The skipper has the final say and must approve any change to the stated
watch orders. The skipper has the final authority at all times and must be consulted and informed
accordingly.
15. As a member of the crew, you agree to make financial contribution on or before the required date and
realize overdue payments will jeopardize your position on the boat and will cause you to forfeit all monies
paid to date.
I have read and agree to carry out the above Ship's Articles.
Signed: _____________________________ Date: ____________________
Witness:_____________________________ Date:____________________
Open this email form, copy and paste this page into it, type your signature in and then click Send. I will
ask you to sign it properly again when you arrive and will then witness your signature.