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Greater
Manchester
Challenge
sails
with
a
professional
skipper
and
1st
mate
as
well
as
two
watch
leaders
and
a
bosun
who
are
usually
volunteers.
Volunteer
sea
staff
are
essential
to
the
running
of
the
boat
and
OYT-NW
is
committed
to
providing
training
and
support
to
sea
staff.
This
area
of
the
web
site
is
for
sea
staff-related
items
such
as
news
and
training
information.
If
there
is
anything
you
would
like
us
to
include
here,
please
let
us
know.
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Our Skipper for 2007 is Dan Russell and our 1st Mate is James Boyce, both hail from Scotland. |
1st Mate James Boyce |
Volunteer
Sea
Staff
are
essential
to
the
operating
of
most
if
not
all
sail
training
organisations.
OYTNW
is
always
on
the
look-out
for
enthusiastic
volunteers
irrespective
of
their
previous
sailing
experience.
The
only
criteria
we
require
are
an
enhanced
CRB
Clearance
and
a
desire
to
sail
and
assist
young
people
develop
their
skills
and
potential.
In
addition
to
Dan
and
James
who
are
fully
qualified
professional
sailors,
on
most
voyages
there
will
be 2
adult
volunteer
Watch
Leaders
and
a
Bosun.
The
Bosun
position
is
generally
reserved
for
OYTNW
members
who
are
training
to
be
Watch
Leaders.
If
you
are
interested
in
joining
the
sea
staff
and
have
an
enthusiasm
for
youth
work
and
sailing,
please
contact
the
OYT-NW
office.
Criminal
Records
Bureau
clearance
All
sea-staff
(or
any
other
adult)
must
hold
a
current
enhanced
Criminal
Records
Bureau
clearance
before
sailing
with
us.
The
procedure
is
straightforward
but
may
take
several
weeks.
Please
start
the
process
in
plenty
of
time.
Instructions
for
obtaining
CRB
clearance
Before
sailing
in
any
of
these
positions
seastaff
must
be
assessed
by
OYT-NW.
Check
here
for
details
of
seastaff
requirements
and
minimum
and
maximum
ages
for
various
positions.
Sea
Staff
Joining
instructions
If
possible,
relief
professional
skippers
and
1st
mates.
should
try
join
the
boat
the
evening
before
the
crew
are
due
to
join.
It
is
expected
that
they
will
remain
aboard
after
the
crew
has
departed
to
facilitate
the
hand-over.
- Volunteer seastaff must arrive at the vessel at least 2 hours before the departure detailed in the public programme. If possible, it is desirable to join the vessel the evening before your voyage starts to help with safety checks and pre-voyage planning. It is also a good idea to allow a couple of hours at the end of voyage for debriefing.
- 24 hours before joining, confirm there is no change to the departure port. If delayed, seastaff should contact either the office on 01928 759453 or the vessel directly and inform the skipper. The mobile number for GMC is 07967 589 116.
Training
Opportunities
We
are
able
to
offer
a
number
of
training
opportunities.
Please
click
here
for
further
information.
Online
Tools
Please
feel
free
to
make
use
of
any
of
our
online
tools
by
clicking
on
the
relevant
link:
- SEASTAFF: Voyage Bookings
Please note that application to sail on a particular voyage must be made to the Office, preferably by email, confirmation of acceptance will be sent to you well before the date of embarkatio
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