All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (italian)
The organization covers the costs of the departure and arrival ports. In addition to the participation fee, upon boarding, you will be asked to sign the application form for membership in the sports association and pay a €15 membership fee (which includes sports insurance).
On board, the galley (i.e., meal preparation) is managed by the cruise group: upon boarding, the group will decide on the menus, create a shared budget, and go shopping. Once on board, the participants will take turns cooking and cleaning. The skipper instructor eats with the group, but is excluded from these duties and the shared budget.
Cabin space is limited, so there won't be room for hard-sided suitcases or trolleys (which are too bulky even when empty).
In the cabin you will find a blanket and pillows, remember to bring a pillowcase and a sheet or "sleeping bag" (depending on the season).
You will need a pair of clean, non-slip, white-soled shoes (such as soft moccasins or canvas tennis shoes) that you will wear only on board (while sailing and maneuvering) and a pair for going ashore.
There are marine-type shampoos on the market (also suitable for washing the body with just sea water) that are completely biodegradable and non-polluting. They are generally found in sports shops, in the nautical equipment section. They are highly recommended.
Mobile phones on board can be recharged with a USB plug and with a 220 volt plug only in ports.
IMPORTANT: Suntan oil is not allowed on board because it permanently stains the wood and greases the deck, making it dangerous. Bring sunscreen (not spray-on, to avoid spraying the entire deck while sailing).
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