Trip's orga.
Do I need to buy an expensive sailing gear?
Simple answer: you can, but you don't need to.
Generally it is advised to have the most suitable equipment for the activities. This is valid for any kind of sport. There are many vendors of sailing gears, but generally it is enough to have a good wind- and rain- proof jacket and pants.
One has to pay attention to the correct footwear. It is not recommended to wear mountain or tracking shoes which are usually made for rain. At sea, one is exposed not only to rain, but also to the salt water and this tends to ruin the membrane.
One has to pay attention to the shoe sole as well. It better doesn't leave any traces on the plastic deck of the boat and is slip-free. It is recommended to have footwear a size or two bigger than one usually wears.
What is in "My Files" section?
In My Profile -> My Files we store documents, which are related only to you or your registered relatives.
These are typically miles confirmations or invitations or some personalized vouchers, coupons etc.
What is "Download" section?
As well one finds a sheet, where one should enter own medical standard values, allergies, blood group and similar and keep it in luggage. In case of an emergency one gives this to the doctor, so they have a bases to interpret the test results.
Can route of the trip change?
Yes, the route depends on the weather conditions in first place.
As well we discuss with the crew options, wishes and weather and decide on place where the trip goes.
Why do I have to provide personal information?
In order to prepare travelling documents such as the crew list, we need to know name, citizenship, passport number, place and date of birth, home address.
Emergency contact is required in case of an emergency situation, to inform your relatives or friend.
Information about the sailing experience, food allergies or medical restriction are required by the skipper who can, based on this information, make better decisions. This information is kept privately. It is advised that every participant prepares a form about his medical conditions and keeps it in his belongings for the case it is needed.
Once the trip is confirmed, we setup a TG group for the crew members to discuss details of the trip, to answer all perparations questions, to organise provision, transport and similar. This is also an opportinity for newbies to ask skipper all worrieng questions.
If it is required for the transport organization, we exchange phone numbers and addresses. In the case people organize their transport themselves, we exchange only phone numbers to be able to contact each other. For preparation of the provision, it is essential to know all food limitations (diets, food allergies). Therefore, this information becomes available to others.
Can I see who else booked selected trip?
We do not reveal information about the participants as long as the trip is in registration stage.
Once the trip is confirmed, we setup a TG group for the crew members to discuss details of the trip, to answer all perparations questions, to organise provision, transport and similar. At this stage "crew meet eachother".