Voyager Ocean Passages Application Form Voyager Ocean Passages are designed to give realistic ocean passagemaking experience to sailors who may be considering undertaking ocean voyages of their own. The description of “realistic” illustrates the circumstances that will exist. These passages are real, meaning that we will be at sea in a self-sufficient mode, where each person in the crew is expected to act as a contributing, vital part of a sailing team. Persons engaging in such a passage must understand that sailing vessels at sea are subject to constant motion, possibly heavy weather conditions, and at times what inexperienced voyagers may consider to be frightening circumstances. Sailing requires some physical exertion, and can entail loss of appetite, lack of sleep, and fatigue as a result. I’m sure you will agree that, to make an educated assessment of ocean voyaging, exposure to true-life circumstances is the best means available. Anything less would be unrewarding. Nobody having a fear of the ocean or expectations of a full-service, cruise-like experience should attempt a Voyager Ocean Passage. Understand that we will, at all times, strive to provide a safe, seamanlike, friendly atmosphere that has proven to be most conducive to learning, fun, and camaraderie. For these efforts to be successful, though, they work best when received by eager, willing, adventurous crewpersons with the willingness to learn, enjoy themselves, and work with others. In our experience, being very open and honest, persons who should reconsider applying for a voyage berth include those with phobias that may pertain to sailing the ocean, drug dependencies, certain chronic diseases that would subject them to additional risk at sea away from immediate professional medical assistance, obesity, or poor physical condition for whatever reason, should consider filling out this application. Being in full understanding of the above assertions, those feeling themselves to be apt candidates are invited and encouraged to pursue their desires for adventure and submit an application. Voyager Ocean Passage Application Personal Information Name: _____________________________________ Date: ________________ Street Address: ___________________________ City: _____________________ State: ______________________Country: __________ Zip/Postal Code: ________ Province: Home Phone: _______________ Work: _____________ Cell ________________ Best Number/Time to Call:______________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________ Sex: ______Age: _______ Height: ____________ Weight: _______________ Date of Birth: __________________ Occupation: ___________________________ How did you learn of our voyages? _______________________________________ What Voyager Ocean Passages Seminar have you attended? ___________________ What Voyager Ocean Passage Seminar will you attend? ______________________ Overall Health: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Physical Condition: __________________________________________________________________ Allergies: __________________________________________________________________ Medications: __________________________________________________________________ Special Medical Conditions: ____________________________________________ Any Major Hospitalizations: _____________________________________________ Claustrophobic? ____________________ Afraid of Heights?__________________ Can you Swim? ____________ Snorkel: _____________ Scuba Dive: ____________ What Leg of the Voyage: _______________________________________________ What do you hope to gain from this voyage? ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ What will you contribute? ______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ What are your strengths? ______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are your weaknesses? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Ever been on an expedition before? (hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, etc.) _________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Would you have any problems being part of a team concept?_____________________ __________________________________________________________________ Education Level: ____________________________________________________ Special Skills or Training that would contribute to the voyage: ___________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Food likes and dislikes: ________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Are you willing to contribute in the galley? __________________________________ Our voyages are non-smoking. Do you smoke? _______________________________ Travel Experience: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Hobbies and Interests: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Describe your Greatest Achievements: _____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do You Own a Boat? __________________________________________________ Ever chartered a sailboat? If so, with whom? ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Brief Sailing Resume: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ What interests you most about the voyage? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Please add any further comments here: ____________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Attach further sheets if necessary. Please send us a signed letter from your physician stating that you are physically fit for this voyage. Please send a current photograph with this application. Please send a check for $500 along with this application. Your application will be considered very seriously, and if you are accepted, your check will be deposited. If the voyage leg is full or your application is not accepted, your check will be returned immediately, or your money refunded in total. If your application is accepted, Ed Mapes will call you for a personal conversation to become better acquainted and to answer any questions. Upon acceptance, you will be asked to add an deposit amount, within 2 weeks of acceptance, to bring the total deposit to 50% of the total voyage fee. If this deposit is not received within two weeks, $150 will be added. Any payment not received within two weeks of it’s due date will result in forfeiture of position for the voyage, and loss of 50% of all deposites paid. The remainder will be due no later than 120 days before the scheduled sailing date. If this is not received, your position will be forfeited along with 50% of the deposits already submitted. Voyager Ocean Application Form Sailing Agreement and Mutual Understanding It must be understood by all crewpersons taking part in a Voyager Ocean Passage that: -The orientation and pre-voyage briefing is of utmost importance. It must be attended by all crewpersons, who will focus their attention on the presentation. -Each crewperson will receive a designated berth. These berths must be kept clean and neat throughout the voyage. The berths of other crewmembers shall be respected as private property, not to be disturbed or tampered with by any crewmember. -Each crewperson will maintain themselves in neat attire, and maintain high standards of hygiene and personal appearance. -At no time will conflicts between crewmembers be tolerated. These are relatively short periods of time that we spend together, and we will at all times endeavor to keep up civility, and to respect the feelings of others. -There will be absolutely no illegal drugs or contraband allowed aboard Voyager. We risk the penalties that may be imposed by foreign governments, so any illegal substances will be thrown overboard, and the offending person will be asked to leave the vessel at the port of earliest convenience, with the understanding that said person is responsible for all costs of returning home. -Any behavior that becomes disruptive, offensive, or otherwise intolerable, and serves to diminish the experience of other crewpersons, is strictly forbidden. Anyone exhibiting such behavior will be asked to leave the vessel at the port of earliest convenience, with the understanding that said person is responsible for all costs of returning home. -There can be no meals prepared for individual crewmembers. The meals will be formulated to be nutritional and good tasting, but cannot be individualized. -All crewpersons understand that they will be asked to contribute to the ship’s ongoing needs. They will be will to make such contributions, including those involving meal preparation and clean-up, ship monitoring and maintenance, helm, navigation, and general boat housekeeping. These are all normal parts of shipboard activity at sea, and we all must be willing to contribute equally. -Alcoholic beverages are forbidden on board while at sea. Likewise, no crewmember is to report for sailing suffering from the affects of alcohol. This is dangerous and foolhardy. -All crewpersons shall agree to abide by the Ship’s Rules as set out in the orientation briefing. These rules are common-sense, and designed to protect the ship and crew, and promulgate safe and enjoyable voyaging. -All crewmembers are designated as working, contributing members of the crew, not as paid passengers upon entry into foreign ports. -All crewmembers agree to contribute equally to the goal of successfully completing our voyage. There is to be a spirit of team, togetherness, and camaraderie maintained that contributes mightily to the success of all voyages. -Each crewmember shall appear on deck no later than 5 minutes before his/her appointed watch, fully geared-up and ready to assume watch duties. -It is understood that safety of the vessel and crew is the primary consideration during any voyage, and that untoward accidents and storm conditions can arise during a voyage resulting in difficult and possibly dangerous sailing conditions. To this end: -It is understood that Ed Mapes and any member of the ship’s management shall endeavor at all times to provide a safe, happy, enjoyable learning experience. The vessel will be conducted under the most prudent methods of seamanship, with the safety of vessel and crew of utmost importance at all times. -Under no circumstances shall Ed Mapes, or Voyager Ocean Passages be blamed or held liable for injury, illness, or death occurring due to accident or rough sailing conditions that are an accepted part of ocean voyaging. Nor shall Ed Mapes or Voyager Ocean Passages be blamed or held liable for alterations in route or landfall, or in departure or arrival times deemed necessary due to any consideration of vessel and crew safety. -Voyager Ocean Passages is not responsible for any expenses incurred by crewmembers during their travel to the port of departure or from the port of arrival. This includes air fares, taxi, rental cars or other modes of transportation, airport duties or other assorted fees, meals during travel, hotel or other off-boat lodging, along with other travel or accommodation expenses. -Meals are provided on the boat while the boat is at sea; meals are not provided while at a dock, mooring, or anchorage. Crewmembers are responsible for their own meals while the boat is in port. Dated this _______day of __________________, 200__. _________________________________ Signed by applicant This is to certify that ______________________________the above named applicant, personally appeared before me on the ______day of___________200__, and said Applicant hereby acknowledges that he/she has read the foregoing Ship's Articles, understanding the contents thereof, and signed the same voluntarily for the purposes set forth therein. Notary Public in and for the State, Province or Territory of ________ residing at ___________________ My commission expires:_________________________ Seal of Notary Public here: Assumption of Risk Completion of this form is required for each person joining Voyager Ocean Passages ocean voyage. Please read carefully before signing and having notarized. By signing this Agreement, each person participating in a sailing expedition/passage waives all claims against Ed Mapes d/b/a Voyager Ocean Passages, and any reservation/booking agent for injury, accident, illness or death during or by reason of their joining a passage on the sailing vessel Voyager I,_______________________________(Name of Applicant) DO HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE that I am aware that during the expedition in which I will be participating, certain risks and dangers may arise, including but not limited to, the hazards of traveling on the open sea, falling overboard, storms, high winds, collision of vessels, shipwreck, travel ashore in remote terrain, the forces of nature, and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. I am also aware and clearly understand that Ed Mapes d/b/a Voyager Ocean Passages will have no liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. I have read the provisions above supplied to me by Voyager Ocean Passages, and agree to abide by these rules on board or ashore, for the duration of the expedition. I understand that although Voyager Ocean Passages may make suggestions as to air carriers and travel agents, they assume no liability for injury, damage, delay, irregularity or loss of baggage relating to airline travel. In consideration of the Agreement with Voyager Ocean Passages to participate in this expedition, I hereby agree that I will assume all risk of this trip and I will not make any claims against Voyager Ocean Passages or sue for bodily injury, emotional trauma, death and/or property damage resulting from negligence or unseaworthiness of the vessel, or other acts, however caused, as a result of my participation in this expedition. I, therefore, release, indemnify and discharge Voyager Ocean Passages and its booking agents and employees from all claims, actions and demands that I may have for bodily injury, death or property damage arising from my participation in the expedition. _________________________________ (Applicant's Signature). This RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK Agreement is entered into on behalf of all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. If any person who accompanies me on this trip as part of my family makes claim, or if a claim is made on their behalf, my estate or I will indemnify and hold harmless Voyager Ocean Passages from any loss, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the defense of such claim. This Agreement is binding upon my heirs, legal representative and assigns. If any portion of this Agreement is unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. All applicants are subject to acceptance by Voyager Ocean Passages. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into at Annapolis, Maryland, and shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Maryland. In the unlikely event a legal dispute should arise, I agree the dispute shall exclusively be brought before the appropriate court in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. I have carefully read this and understand its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance. Dated this________day ___________20___ Signed by applicant___________________________________________________ This is to certify that________________________________, the above-named Applicant, personally appeared before me this__________day of_______________20___, and said Applicant hereby acknowledges that he/she has read the foregoing Release of Liability, Agreement to Hold Harmless and Indemnify, and Assumption of Risk, understand the contents thereof and signed the same voluntarily for the purposes set forth therein. Notary Public Seal _______________________________________________ Notary Public in and for the State, Province or Territory of___________________ residing at_______________________________________ My commission expires:___________________________ Photograph Please attach a recent photograph here Application Deposit Please attach $500 application deposit here When this application, complete with photo, deposit, and proper notarization is received, it will be reviewed promptly. We will contact you in a timely manner thereafter. Thank you very much for your application. REEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK Agreement is entered into on behalf of all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. If any person who accompanies me on this trip as part of my family makes claim, or if a claim is made on their behalf, my estate or I will indemnify and hold harmless Voyager Ocean Passages from any loss, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the defense of such claim. This Agreement is binding upon my heirs, legal representative and assigns. If any portion of this Agreement is unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. All applicants are subject to acceptance by Voyager Ocean Passages. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into at Annapolis, Maryland, and shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Maryland. In the unlikely event a legal dispute should arise, I agree the dispute shall exclusively be brought before the appropriate court in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. I have carefully read this and understand its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance. Dated this________day ___________20___ ______________________________________ Signed by applicant This is to certify that________________________________, the above-named Applicant, personally appeared before me this__________day of_______________20___, and said Applicant hereby acknowledges that he/she has read the foregoing Release of Liability, Agreement to Hold Harmless and Indemnify, and Assumption of Risk, understand the contents thereof and signed the same voluntarily for the purposes set forth therein. Notary Public Seal _______________________________________________ Notary Public in and for the State, Province or Territory of___________________ residing at_______________________________________ My commission expires:___________________________ Photograph Please attach a recent photograph here Application Deposit Please attach $500 application deposit here When this application, complete with photo, deposit, and proper notarization is received, it will be reviewed promptly. We will contact you in a timely manner thereafter. Thank you very much for your application.