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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 23-06-2013, 00:46
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Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
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Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi LaVida! I am not aware if there is an equivalent of the TWIC ID card, outside the US. Some captains do a discrete thorough search of the crew's belongings, prior to boarding; it is a necessary...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 23-06-2013, 00:09
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Jammer! Clarifying...In the US, you have to be under the care of a Medical Provider to legally be injected with a drug. (Physician, DO, Dentist, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, PA, RN...if you...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-06-2013, 20:03
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Phil! In my situation, I also have a Pharmacy license. My license can be suspended and/or revoked if illegal drugs are found on my boat/plane. I may sound paranoid on insisting that my crew...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-06-2013, 19:46
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Norm! While diving Rangiroa - French Polynesia, I saw hammerheads, lemon, black tip, white tip and tiger sharks; a shark heaven. I don't mind diving in shark areas. Rottnest island, off Western...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-06-2013, 18:55
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Norm! A syndicate has usually a negative connotation, in the US. I am a retired engineer with friends/former colleagues the world over. In the 70's, as a novice SEL pilot, I used to buy 10-15...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-06-2013, 17:42
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Adventure! This was a reply to an OP who asked about what he should know as a crew member, prior to boarding. I suggested what I consider an adequate amount of knowledge prior to boarding, and...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-06-2013, 15:01
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi! Prior to boarding... I would want my crew to know how to plot a course on a chart with an alternate plan, just in case; be familiar with the chart's legend. A knowledge of boat's terminology. A...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-06-2013, 06:10
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Boatman! Be careful what you wish for! Zee can deliver on your wish! <Luv that Zee!> :D

Mauritz
Going to behave now!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 21-06-2013, 17:50
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Boatman! Yes, just keep that ELT by you...and someday, you will hear swooshing sound splashing/landing by you and plucking you out! Silly goose! HONK! :whistling: :D

Mauritz
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 21-06-2013, 17:33
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hiya Zee! I agree with you that many a rascaling sailor are among the best there is in handling any issues that arise while under sail. I have known many of them, but would not enjoy living their...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 21-06-2013, 14:56
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Newt! A DEA is an excellent license to have; you're welcome to fly/sail with us. My wife has one too; Ob/Gyn doc. :D

Mauritz
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 21-06-2013, 14:49
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Boatman! In addition, anyone applying for ANY USCG license MUST have a TWIC ID card; including the "6-pack captain license". :whistling:

Mauritz
Going to behave now!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 21-06-2013, 13:33
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi Boatman! Transportation Worker Identification Credential; TWIC. To get one, you must be a US citizen, submit to a FBI/Homeland Security background check, show your current passport, driver's...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 21-06-2013, 12:39
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

Hi GoBoating! I lived in several countries. There are wonderful people everywhere I lived. Having a crew for an extended voyage requires me to be more cautious about who to pick. It is very...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 20-06-2013, 18:07
Replies: 276
Sticky: Crew Wanted: Checklist For Voluntary Crew
Views: 428,222
Posted By Teknav
Re: Checklist For Voluntary Crew

As a captain, I would insist on my crew to show me their TWIC ID card, so that I may verify it on Homeland's Security website; if no TWIC card, you cannot be part of my crew. I have one, so my crew...
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