What is expected of you
We are always looking for Crew, but as we’ve said, being on Lilly involves serious teamwork and the right attitude.
Crew are expected not only to share the adventure but to cook, clean, pull ropes, steer, keep watch, fix stuff and maintain what will become your home for however long you stay. This can be anything from a few weeks to several months and your experience and your duties will vary accordingly. We are looking for people with an open mind and a sensitivity to others and to their surroundings.
Life on board is a whole lot more than just sailing a boat, it is about living and travelling in a unique way and being part of a small community. What you can contribute is more than just pulling ropes; you will be an active part of all aspects of the community and its well-being You will certainly take away from it a new fund of practical knowledge, a few memories of some of the beauty of our planet - but also a whole social experience, and we hope some important friendships.
What next?
So you've had a good read of the website, seen some nice pictures,
maybe even looked at Facebook with more photos and stories from the captain’s log.... and are thinking that some time on Lilly might be just the thing for you...? Great! Then the next thing to do is to take a some time to write a bit about yourself, your interests, what is important to you in life, your impressions of what you have seen and read here; that would give us some idea of who you are … I try to put together crews that I think will get on well and that will really benefit from this experience.
Costs
Crew contribute around £20 - £30 a day, which covers all food and accommodation. This is not a money-making scheme and what you pay covers the basic running costs of the boat and any necessary ongoing maintenance for the dream to continue.
The cost of living varies from country to country, so like most things in life, contributions are negotiable depending on how long you stay and what you want out of your time on board.
A more specific holiday where we can pre-plan a cruise and itinerary and even cook for you!!! - would cost a little more. See more details in the 'Holidays' page.
Logistics
Sailing Lilly is not like catching a plane, it is virtually impossible to know exactly when we are going to leave or arrive anywhere. Because of this crew need to be flexible about their travel dates and realistic about how long they can stay on board. If we all get on and time is your friend then the longer you stay the better it is for everyone. You become more involved in life on Lilly, more useful generally and therefore pay less daily, the real benefit being that everyone has much more fun.
Where are we now?
Well that depends when you read this and how often this site gets updated... But right now, March '12, we’ve arrived in Tobago - after our longest passage yet - but Trade Winds all the way... Ahead of us, maybe more of S and Central America, the Caribbean - and some new adventures.
Lilly has a Facebook page where you can see lots more pics and probably get a more updated idea of the low-down.
We are always looking for Crew, but as we’ve said, being on Lilly involves serious teamwork and the right attitude.
Crew are expected not only to share the adventure but to cook, clean, pull ropes, steer, keep watch, fix stuff and maintain what will become your home for however long you stay. This can be anything from a few weeks to several months and your experience and your duties will vary accordingly. We are looking for people with an open mind and a sensitivity to others and to their surroundings.
Life on board is a whole lot more than just sailing a boat, it is about living and travelling in a unique way and being part of a small community. What you can contribute is more than just pulling ropes; you will be an active part of all aspects of the community and its well-being You will certainly take away from it a new fund of practical knowledge, a few memories of some of the beauty of our planet - but also a whole social experience, and we hope some important friendships.
What next?
So you've had a good read of the website, seen some nice pictures,
maybe even looked at Facebook with more photos and stories from the captain’s log.... and are thinking that some time on Lilly might be just the thing for you...? Great! Then the next thing to do is to take a some time to write a bit about yourself, your interests, what is important to you in life, your impressions of what you have seen and read here; that would give us some idea of who you are … I try to put together crews that I think will get on well and that will really benefit from this experience.
Costs
Crew contribute around £20 - £30 a day, which covers all food and accommodation. This is not a money-making scheme and what you pay covers the basic running costs of the boat and any necessary ongoing maintenance for the dream to continue.
The cost of living varies from country to country, so like most things in life, contributions are negotiable depending on how long you stay and what you want out of your time on board.
A more specific holiday where we can pre-plan a cruise and itinerary and even cook for you!!! - would cost a little more. See more details in the 'Holidays' page.
Logistics
Sailing Lilly is not like catching a plane, it is virtually impossible to know exactly when we are going to leave or arrive anywhere. Because of this crew need to be flexible about their travel dates and realistic about how long they can stay on board. If we all get on and time is your friend then the longer you stay the better it is for everyone. You become more involved in life on Lilly, more useful generally and therefore pay less daily, the real benefit being that everyone has much more fun.
Where are we now?
Well that depends when you read this and how often this site gets updated... But right now, March '12, we’ve arrived in Tobago - after our longest passage yet - but Trade Winds all the way... Ahead of us, maybe more of S and Central America, the Caribbean - and some new adventures.
Lilly has a Facebook page where you can see lots more pics and probably get a more updated idea of the low-down.
Or how about this: become a friend of Lilly Bolero on Facebook
and follow her progress wherever she goes...
and follow her progress wherever she goes...
