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      • December 2009 Port Vila, Vanuatu
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      • November 2007 Russell, NZ
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      • June 2007 Passage to Vanuatu from Fiji
      • May 2007 Suva, Fiji
      • October 2006 Vanuatu
      • September 2006 Vanuatu
      • June 2006 Suva to Port Vila
      • June 2006 Suva, Fiji
      • March 2006 Nelson, NZ
      • February 2006 Nelson, NZ
      • December 2005 A New Beginning
      • December 2005 Crossroads
      • Christmas 2005
      • January 2004 Nelson, NZ
      • October 2004 Nelson, NZ
      • September 2003 Tonga
      • July 2003 PagoPago
      • April 2003 New Zealand
      • September 2002 Fiji
      • February 2002 Nelson, NZ
      • July 2001 PagoPago
      • August 2000 Suva, Fiji
      • March 2000 Brisbane, Australia
      • October 1999 Port Villa, Vanuatu
      • August 1999 Lautoka, Fiji
      • April 1998 Nelson, NZ
      • December 1997 Nelson, New Zealand
      • July 1997 French Polynesia
      • October 1996 Golfito, Costa Rica
      • February 1996 Bequia, St. Vincent
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Back to Basics

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Like the ship herself, the lifestyle is similar to what would be found on sailing ships of over a century ago.

Instead of modern winches we build and use block and tackle. It takes a team of people to 'sweat and tail' as we set and handle sail. We row the shore boat and weigh anchor by hand. There is ample fresh water for cooking and drinking, but cleaning and bathing are done with sea water.

You can scrub your laundry on the cabin top and hang it on the Lazy Jacks to dry. There is an abundance of healthy food, fresh veggies and meat while in port with dry stores and tinned food to use at sea, but no refrigeration.


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All Hands

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On Alvei there are no passengers. Everyone is crew and shares the same duties. There are usually 14 to 16 crew for the voyage north in April. Everyone is put on one of 3 watches with 4 hours on watch followed by 8 hours off duty. Everyone shares galley duty teamed up in pairs.

All maintenance, cooking, sailing and standing watch is shared by those on board who contribute a low monthly fee to cover food and supplies for the running of the ship.

Teamwork and cooperation are essential to working the ship. Less experienced people are placed with more experienced crew. You will have a chance to learn anchoring and docking procedures along with sail handling while underway. Ongoing maintenance includes jobs in provisioning, woodworking, steelwork, engineering and rigging. We learn professionalism in sailing and independence in maintaining the ship ourselves.

The Experience

It is an uncommon treat to have a rolling deck under bare feet while standing at the helm with sails trimmed to catch the warm trade winds. Or to be on watch on a quiet starry night with the vast surface of the sea glittering in the moonlight. We anchor in tropical lagoons to enjoy the unhurried life of many different cultures; and sailing into the sunset is a regular event. Activities in port may include hiking, diving, snorkeling, exploring reefs, visiting with local people, buying local handcrafts, whatever is your interest.
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