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HOW DOES IT WORK
Expedition style sailing in the Arctic on companionship-agreement. 
Economical and still not on a shoestring, against a contribution level you may afford.
A sailing expedition through Arctic is about more than icebergs and polar bears. We are not far from a mountaineering expedition as an example, though onboard we live much more comfortably.
Cutting corners, may have far fetching consequences and won't make us happy. Success and enjoyment depend for great part on the will to master new experience, determination and endurance. More than just power and bravoure.
You will have a desire to take part and learn in all sailing activities, handling sails, ropes and lines, expedition planning, provisioning, repairs, cleaning and scrubbing, cooking . .  
You will begin with together building a strong team out of different personalities.
I as the skipper I made it my mission to invite and motivate you into all activities, to share knowledge and supply you with plenty of instructions. It is my dearst wish to see you go home enriched.

DO YOU WANT AN INVITATION ?
Do you feel to take part in my expedition world,send me a mail.
Select an activity date or  your own date preference as there might be more options for you behind the program, say in a few words why you wish to join and send. 
You will receive your follow up/invitation soon.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Mustread, terms and conditions: download pdf

HOW ABOUT THE COLD  
Arctic springtime comes with a lot of bright sunshine, it really feels like springtime. The freezing is over, mostly you wear an extra sweater or a windbreaker instead of just a shirt. Cloud cover and fog will make for chilly days. So yes, it will be coldish snowing or raining now and then, never freezing.
Bad weather comes with dramatic landscapes so we dress well and go ! 

MUST I BE A SAILOR 
Need to be a seasoned sailor? All you need is a desire to learning, a healthy and sportive physical condition and a vivid mind as well.

WHAT IS HEALTHY AND SPORTIVE PHYSICAL CONDITION
Sailing is a stop and go sport. You can move around in control over deck and through the tilting boat, stairs up, stairs down. Not shy to pull the lines, lift a heavy sail, lift an anchor. You Can pull a 30kg loaded line for a few minutes.
Are you not sure, go to the fitness and do a bit of light power training in advance.

WHAT WILL IT COST

MW3  15 days € 2385 / € 1785 pp

It is my ambition to realize participation in my demanding arctic expeditions for true sporters against a lowest possible non profit share in the costs.
You share in the costs of long term ship preparations on navigation in the Arctic and maintenance to keep the Mae West fit.
You share in every days costs of fuel for the boat and the dinghy and food.
Imagine, this equals we together enjoy an expeditonyacht on nonprofit terms.
Part of a day will count as one day. 
Max 4 participants. Your contribution will be:

€ 159 a day for first time joining with me on the Mae West.
€ 119 a day for all who have joined me on former expeditions for at least 15 days.
€ 70   B&B: max one additional night, lunch, dinner and bed and breakfast.
€ 50 booking costs

If you obtain your invitation through a third party you must count with their booking costs.

INCLUDED
Accommodation on board
Bed with comfy mattress, pillow and bedsheets
All food and all meals that we eat onboard
All boat-related expenses such as diesel, gas, harbor-fees etc
All use of equipment such as dinghy, fishing rods etc
Safety gear for all expedition members: life jackets, survival suits, approved 8pax life raft.

NOT INCLUDED
Travel expenses to and from the boat
Insurances of any kind
Visits to restaurants on shore, museums, galleries
Alcoholic and softdrinks

PAY and CANCELLATION SCHEME
Once accepted you pay a 50% downpayment
Balance to be paid 60 days before boarding
Cancellation more than 150 days: full refund minus costs € 50
Cancellation more than 90 days: retains 50% of full contribution
Cancellation later between 90 and 0 days: no refund

RISK LEVEL
Risk level is 3 out of 5
EC scheme package tours: the Mae West won’t fall under this regulation
On arrival and you will sign check in and liability waiver
Proof is required of insurance covering  sailing on sea, search&rescue, as well comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation insurance

WHAT TO BRING
We have no space to store suitcases and wheeled bags, cannot be accepted on boarding.
Use a foldable expedition duffel max 80L. Ortlieb Rack-XL is my favorite.

Notes to a packing list will be send to you.

PRIVACY POLICY
Personal information will serve onboard administration, where disclosure is required by government authorities such as immigration and border control and not disclosed or merchandised to third parties.

Expedition Participant and Skipper will respect the privacy of the others and commit themselves not to publish by writing or other media any details of which may be anticipated the other be exposed or hurt or harmed in any sense.

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