Sailing around the world for free

If you think that sailing around the world is the preserve of the super rich well then think again. I have recently discovered that long distance sailing can be done for free. After reading How to sail around the world for free I discovered that it’s not as difficult as I originally thought. If you check out the above article you’ll find great tips on how to find a berth by hanging around your local sailing club or by been in the right place at the right time i.e. regatta’s.

So the prospect of battling the elements on rough seas or diving in the crystal clear waters in the Caribbean is feasible, but where do you start? What if you don’t live near the coast? I have been looking into getting around the world by sailing for some time and I have found a number of websites that puts captains and volunteers together. You get to go from A to B on a beautiful yacht, learning sailing skills and the captain gets a free deck hand. Sounds like a good deal to me. One of these great sites is www.crewseekers.com . They offer positions for everyone from complete novices to experienced crewmembers and berths that are both short term and long term. They have a great search option that allows you to find the positions that are relevant to you in an instant. However, they do charge a subscription the prices are outlined below.

Period (Months) Membership (Cost)Membership + Partner (Cost)

6 £60.00 £75.00

12 £85.00 £100.00.

If the rough and tumble of yacht doesn’t tickle your fancy don’t despair the cruise ship industry is also constantly looking for employees. You can still travel the world but at a greater level of comfort and get paid for it. There are numerous websites and companies that act as intermediaries between cruise ships and potential crew members. One of these sites is cruisejob1 .com they charge a $48.95 subscription fee and help find jobs for all skill levels. The above are just two example of getting around the 7 seas without spending a fortune. Both are well worth checking out and are great for those who want to spend some serious time at sea!

For more information about free sailing experiences check out this article.