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*'''Experience''': Experience in sailing is not necessary -although a huge plus in getting a quicker lift-Different captains have different requirements, but participating in duties and life on board of course is obligatory!*'''Tolerance to seasickness''': Most people get motionsick on a boathere are some general guidelines. Above all, but often the body gets used to it after a couple of hours or days. A few find out they can't just take it be helpful and must break off interested in their triptrade. It's important that Even if you find out how you deal do not have any experience in sailing, be honest with seasickness (the fact and eventually find your own tricks to cope with it), and let the captain know it. On Catamarans state that you will likely experience less symtoms of seasickness than on monohull sailing boats. There are drugs eager to cure some symptomslearn. Better pack some in advance especially in case you're planning a longer cruise Show respect towards their skills, their boat and you don't yet know your reaction to exposure. Seasickness is no fun at all and can actually be dangerous for yourself the seas and annoying for the rest elements of nature. Learn about sailing, the crewraces, since you wont be able to fulfill any tasks below deckthe seasons and major routes.*'''Some money''': These days many yachts will ask you Be willing to chip in help for your food. Many boats ask 10 or €15 on food per day. The Atlantic crossing takes between 15 to 25 daysworks needed before the departure, depending on boat and winds, so you'll need around 150 to €300 for the crossing alone -count on at least a week in like cleaning the marina till you find your lift, toohull. It The following is possible to get an entirely free lift food includeda list of things that will help, mostly on bigger yachts where you'll be needed to scrub the deck and polish the silver railing. During the ARC regatta though you can even expect boats ask as much as €50 per day since inscription fees are pretty high.*'''Some stuff''': Head torche. Waterproofs and good shoes are recommended although they are very expensive and if you don’t have them you can wait -the boat you get might provide them. The Canary Islands are cheaper when compared with mainland Europe always find exceptions, and in Gibraltar for example apparantly there are sailor’s “jumble sales” so you might pay less. Don't forget your passport or ID, even when you're just travelling within Europe! The skipper must ll rarely be able expected to provide identification documents for meet all crew members.*'''Language'''of these requirements: Obviously all foreign languages can help, but for the Atlantic crossing speaking at least some French can make a huge difference, since over 60 % of sailors on this route are French-speakers

*'''Positivity and humility''': No captain wants to give a ride to someone who will be complaining the whole time, acts entitled, or thinks they know better about everything. You have much to learn, young grasshopper.*'''Can-do attitude''': There's a lot of work to be done on a boat, and the captain knows better than you about how things work at sea. Enthusiastically follow instructions first, and ask questions later. Be helpful ready to work hard, including on unusual schedules.*'''Patience and interested flexibility''': Unless you're on a super-nice boat, life aboard is sometimes surprisingly simple, austere, and even hard. Be prepared to endure hardship and find your inner peace, especially if you'll be at sea for more than a few days.*'''Interest in sailing''': Captains are generally much more enthusiastic about taking on people who want to learn about sailing than people who are just trying to get from point A to point B. Cruising the seas is their tradepassion and hobby, and they want to share it with like-minded people. Even Presenting yourself only as a "hitchhiker" is often a way to get a quick "no".*'''Packing light''': There's usually very little storage space on a boat, after fitting in necessary equipment, stocks of food, and other supplies. You may even be asked to store all your luggage in your bunk with you. A backpack should be okay, especially if it's not the biggest kind, but you may have a hard time finding a boat that will let you do bring a large musical instrument or a bicycle, for example (even on top of the boat there's not much extra space, and a bicycle not security packed up will quickly rust).*'''Some money''': Unless you're very experienced and applying for a paid job, or have any experience made friends with a well-to-do yacht owner, expect to be asked to chip in sailingfor your share of food, and possibly other expenses as well, such as cruising fees (charged by national governments for bringing a boat into their territory) or even maintenance. It's likely you'll be honest expected to cover your own visa fee for any country you enter (if any), which is usually similar to whatever you'd pay if arriving on your own by plane or land border. Talk about all these things with the fact captain in advance. A total of US$15-30 per day is considered a good deal, and state $50 or even more is not unheard of (may depend on the region of the world). During the ARC regatta you can even expect boats ask as much as €50 per day since inscription fees are pretty high. An Atlantic crossing takes between 15 to 25 days, depending on boat and winds, so for example you'd likely need US$300-500 for the crossing alone - count on at least a week of land expenses in the marina till you find your lift, too. This may sound like a lot of money, but remember that you won't have any other expenses while at sea (except any monthly bills), so compare it to what you would normally spend over that number of days. It is possible to get an entirely free lift food included, mostly on bigger yachts where you are eager 'll be needed to scrub the deck and polish the silver railing. *'''Ability to swim''': Not always required - some captains supposedly can't even swim - but generally useful, and honestly pretty critical for your own safety.*'''Knowledge about sailing''': Most captains prefer a total noob to a know-it-all, but it doesn't hurt to learna little bit about sailing in advance. Show respect towards their Useful knowledge and skillsincldude tying knots (specific ones used on boats), international collision regulations or "COLREGS" ("rules of the road" for how to avoid crashing into other boats), understanding of how to interpret ship lights, ability to understand the symbols on a navigational chart, knowing how go fishing and clean fish, etc.*'''Tolerance to seasickness''': Most people get motionsick on a boat in rough weather, and some even in calm weather. But often the body gets used to it after a couple of hours or days. A few find out they can't just take it and must break off their trip. It's important that you find out how you deal with seasickness (and eventually find your own tricks to cope with it), and let the captain know it. The best cure is usually to stay above deck and watch the horizon, or to lay down flat in your bunk. Running to the toilet is strongly discouraged - it's cleaner and less smelly to vomit into the ocean, and you won't risk clogging the toilet either. On catamarans (double-hulled boats) you will likely experience less symptoms of seasickness than on monohull sailing boat (which is designed to rock back and forth without tipping over). There are drugs to cure some symptoms, or some people use ginger. Better pack some in advance especially in case you're planning a longer cruise and you don't yet know your reaction to exposure. Seasickness is no fun at all and can actually be dangerous for yourself and annoying for the rest of the seas crew, since you wont be able to fulfill any tasks below deck.*'''Equipment''': Head lamp (ideally with a red light option). Waterproof boots and good shoes are recommended, though some boats may provide them and others may ask you go barefoot anyway. All-weather clothing and sun screen. Ask the elements captain for a list of naturewhat to bring - some things may be provided already, and other things may be specific to that boat. '''Don't forget your passport or ID''', even when you're just travelling within Europe! The skipper must be able to provide identification documents for all crew members. Learn about sailingIf you do need to buy equipment for an Atlantic crossing, the racesCanary Islands are cheaper when compared with mainland Europe and in Gibraltar for example apparantly there are sailor’s “jumble sales” so you might pay less. *'''Physical fitness''': Most work on a boat includes some physical effort, and even walking around may take some extra energy and good balance when the seasons boat is rocking back and major routesforth. Be willing There's no need to be super-buff, but captains will generally expect you to be reasonably in-shape.*'''Sailing experience''': Experience in sailing is often not necessary - many captains will tell you it's easy to teach someone to sail if they have the right attitude. But the more experience you get, the more doors will open to you.*'''Language''': Obviously all foreign languages can help , but for works needed before the departureAtlantic crossing speaking at least some French can make a huge difference, like cleaning the hullsince over 60% of sailors on this route are French-speakers.