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What are itineraries, routes, legs, stopovers, and waypoints?
An itinerary is a route divided into legs showing the planned locations and dates of the main stopovers from the start (initial departure) to the end (final arrival), which is the destination of the vessel's journey (also called voyage, trip, torn, or expedition).
Each leg has a departure and an arrival date and location. It may also have additional waypoints in between, which might be stopping points or course change points.
Accuracy of itineraries
Itineraries for vessels at sea are never precise! We use three accuracy levels for the planning status to avoid confusion about what is likely to happen or not:
- Pending (not accurate) – initial idea, possibilities
- Preliminary (kinda accurate) – changes may still apply
- Planned (fairly accurate) – this is what's meant to happen
Days vs Nights
The duration of an itinerary is counted in days (start to end date) and the leg in nights (departure to arrival date). That is because you may arrive on a Monday and leave on a Tuesday. Therefore, there can be confusion if you were there for one or two days, but it would strictly count as one night without any confusion.
Therefore, you would say you went on a 14-day holiday or trip (the itinerary) and spent 13 nights on all your legs combined, for example.
Planning vs Estimates
There is also an important distinction between planning (what's the intention) and estimating (what's calculated). A time of arrival is always an estimate as a calculation is required; that's why it is called ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival).
You can't plan to leave San Francisco and arrive in Hawaii 10 minutes later, regardless of how desperate your intention is. If you intend to arrive in Hawaii by a certain date and estimate 10 days for the journey, then you can plan to leave San Francisco 12 to 15 days before. Therefore, your departure date is planned (what's the intention), and the arrival is still an estimate (what's calculated based on season, winds, currents, and many other factors). Plans can change due to weather, government requirements, breakdowns, delays, etc.
Tips for planning an itinerary
The following tips are worth noting to manage your itinerary and maintain an excellent overview:
- 1) Name your itinerary with a short and clear title, such as 2024 Antarctic Expedition or 2024 Italy Family Torn, that is descriptive, easy to remember, and simple to refer to in conversations.
- 2) You can set your itinerary's visibility to private while planning it, share it with only those you contact, or share it with anyone who views your profile.
- 3) Next, add each leg of the significant stopovers by date and location.
- 4) Then, keep updating each leg as required.
Be realistic and mindful when planning an itinerary. People will arrange their timing and life around it, taking time off work, booking flights, arranging accommodation, etc. It's crucial to let the crew know how accurate they can expect the itinerary to be.
North Pacific Route
Alameda Greater San FranciscoAlameda Greater San FranciscoThis isn;’t a luxury cruise, but about building memories and learning from each other. It is not necessary to be in the SF Bay Area , but be prepared to come about a week early.
Leg 1
Leg 2
Sitka Baranof IslandLeg 3
Vancouver Leg 4
Alameda Greater San FranciscoChannel Islands from SF Bay Area
Alameda Greater San FranciscoAlameda Greater San Francisco
Leg 1
Alameda Greater San FranciscoSanta Barbara 13 WaypointsLeg 2
Leg 3
Santa Barbara Island Channel IslandsLeg 4
Vessel
What are the language proficiency levels?
competent German
Crew
Lifestyle
Experience
Position
Recreational generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses
Crew some experience
Competent Crew some experience
Cook any experience
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
On board the boat the focus is on creating lasting memories, sharing skills, and fostering a genuine sailing experience. Unlike many who spend tens of thousands of dollars for a fraction of what this boat has to offer, the journey is about community, effort, and growth. While there is no fee to join, this is not a free vacation or luxury cruise. Every crew member is expected to contribute fully.
About the boat, the plans, and current crew
comfortablevery safevessel is survey certifiedvery spacioushave a holidayshare experienceshare charter costsvisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamlive off the gridmulticultural
What is expected of the crew
clean & tidycommitteddiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyrespectfultrustworthyconfident swimmergood listenergood communicatoreager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow orderswill not bring a petharmony
You will be expected to take fully take part in Galley and Cooking duties, Sailing and Cruising responsibilities and daily maintenance.
I am also looking for crew that have something extra to offer, a cook that can help with meal planning, someone who can help with diving/ swimming skills, a master of electrical or diesel skills, social games that will help build crew moral. This is not just a sailing venture but also a social experience and the ability to interact and get along with others is key.
If this feels like you and you're ready to let your hair down and live wild and free then drop me a line and let's chat and get to know one another.
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