We are now taking crew inquiries for the summer 2024 sailing season!
Adventure sails from June – September each year, doing a combination of public, educational charter and community sails. This summer we will be striving to offer free sails to local people from marginalized and underserved sectors of the community, as part of our belief that Adventure belongs to all of Gloucester and Cape Ann.
Adventure’s schedule is very dynamic, frequently shifting and evolving. In 2024, Adventure’s deck will be open for tours 7 days a week as well as sailing up to 6 days per week. Generally, sails are 2.5 hours with up to two sails/day with the occasional transit and 4 hour sail. Early season there are frequent full time and volunteer crew training sails and we strive to have a handful of crew only overnight trips to break up the day sail routine while in season.
Duties Include:
- safe and proper operation of the vessel during sailing evolutions;
- ongoing maintenance of the vessel;
- delivering educational curriculum;
- welcoming guests on board and proactively engaging with passengers;
- participating in dockside and community events.
Qualifications/Experience:
• 18 years or older
• Physical ability to participate in activities, haul, climb, balance, lift, stoop, kneel, sit
• Must pass pre-employment drug test
Deckhands do not require any previous sailing experience but must be willing to dedicate time on and off the clock to developing their skills as mariners.
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Compensation & Benefits:
Pay starts at $375 per week and increases depending on role and experience. All meals are provided and crew have the option to live aboard.
Adventure strives to use its frequent sailing schedule to provide valuable training in tall ship sailing, fishing schooner history, and leadership during education programs.
We are also looking for a ship’s engineer. We have a year-round (non-sailing) engineer who can train someone with moderate experience and help them grow their skills.
How to Apply
Please email Stuart Siegel with a resume of relevant experiences, and a brief statement about yourself and your desire to crew Adventure.
stuart@schooner-adventure.org