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==Hitching a ferry=Yachts ='''Hitchhiking a ferryboat''' is easy. Simply ask drivers or truck drivers can be quite an endeavor for some but can be done if you can board put the ferry right effort in it. It generally means finding sail boats that need an extra hand on deck, and become part of their truckcrew. With boats, the procedure of hitching is not so much about finding someone going to your destination, but more about finding the right boat and/or captain for you. In general, they usually only have a lot of captains are ready to take persons (crew members) on their boat to pay aid with watch keeping, general tasks, or just purely for company. Finding a boat can take you a lot of time. Mostly boat-hitchers try hanging out at the vehicleharbor for a week, talking to almost anyone, possibly finding a pub where sailors tend to drink their beer. See also Another way people often get rides on boats in the [[:Category:FerriesBay Area|San Francisco]] area is to go to the pier with some beers and offer them to folks who look like they are heading out. Be prepared to change your schedules and plans accordingly. Unlike with cars, boat rides are not happening every day - it can take from a couple of days to a couple of months to find a boat. The weather can be unpredictable, and so can the length of the voyage. All these things together mean that you can't really plan on arriving at place X at time Y. Time takes a different shape and form on the seas. The best way of encountering a suitable ride is to visit popular marinas and anchorages that outbound captains frequent. They are probably there for different routes overnighting, waiting for suitable weather and winds, provisioning or repairing. They might be short of crew because of some force majeure (people change their plans and get seasick and so on...) - this means that involve ferriesthey could actually ''need'' your hand on board.It's advised to find out Be helpful and interested in advance their trade. Even if they charge per vehicle (good) or you do not have any experience in sailing, be honest with the fact and state that you are eager to learn. Show respect towards their skills, their boat and the seas and the elements of nature. Learn about sailing, the races, the seasons and major routes. Be willing to help for each passenger as well (bad)works needed before the departure, like cleaning the hull.
== Hitching a Be assured that once you hit the marinas everything will be pretty obvious. You will meet other boat =='''Hitchhiking a boat'hitchhikers and they will share their information with you. Basically you'' can ll be quite an endeavor for some but can be done if you put putting up notices offering your help, pacing the right effort docks approaching people cleaning their yachts, trying to make contact with sailors in itthe bar etc. Your best chances are Try to talk to become part of the crewas many people as possible. In the [[Caribbean]] it's not too hard After a while everyone will know you and will give you hints as to find sail boats that need an extra hand on deckwhich boat is looking for someone.
With boatsThere are lots of good captains out there, the procedure with good intentions. But there are lots of different "classes" of hitching is not so much about finding someone going to your destinationcaptains out there, but more about finding lots of different boats for different purposes. So how do you find the good captains out from the right hasty, less benign ones? Well, start by analyzing how well they care for their crew. Or their boat and/or captain for you. In general, a lot How prudent they are about security. What kind of captains are ready to take persons (crew members) personal imbalance they might be experiencing based on their boat to aid insistence on the most mundane tasksgetting certain types of crew (like young, or just purely for companygood-looking females).
Finding a Read some very useful information from the captains' point of view [http://www.yachtmollymawk.com/2011/03/hitch-hiking-across-the-atlantic/ here]. Don't let it get you pessimistic though: boat can hitchhiking might take you some effort and a lot of long time, but it's definitely doable and amazing. Mostly boatIt's generally a win-hitchers try hanging out at the harbor win situation for a week, talking captains (needing crew) and hitchhikers (needing to almost anyonetravel). For the hitchhiker though, possibly finding a pub where sailors tend it allows you to drink their beer. Another way people often get rides on boats in have all the [[San Francisco]] area is to go to excitement of sailing, without all the pier with some beers and offer them to folks who look like they are heading outpains of owning a boat.
Be prepared to change your schedules and plans accordingly. Boat rides are not happening every day, and it can take days and days to reach your destination, unlike with cars. The weather can be unpredictable. All these things together mean that you can't really plan on arriving at place X at time Y. Time takes a different shape and form on the seas.
Perhaps the best way ===Prerequisites===*'''Experience''': Experience in sailing is not necessary -although a huge plus in getting a quicker lift-, but participating in duties and life on board of encountering course is obligatory!*'''Tolerance to seasickness''': Most people get motionsick on a suitable ride is boat, but the body gets used to visit popular marinas it after a couple of hours or days. A few find out they can't just take it. It's important that outbound captains frequentyou find out how you deal with seasickness (and eventually find your own tricks to cope with it), and let the captain know it. They are probably there *'''Some money''': These days many yachts will ask you to chip in for overnighting your food. Many boats ask 10 or waiting €15 on food per day. The Atlantic crossing takes between 15 to 25 days, depending on boat and winds, so you'll need around 150 to €300 for suitable weather the crossing alone -count on at least a week in the marina till you find your lift, too. It is possible to get an entirely free lift food included, mostly on bigger yachts where you'll be needed to scrub the deck and windspolish the silver railing. During the ARC regatta you can even expect boats ask as much as €50 per day since inscription fees are pretty high.*'''Some stuff''': Head torche. Or possibly Waterproofs and good shoes are recommended although they're short of crew because of some force majeure (people change their plans are very expensive and if you don’t have them you can wait -the boat you get seasick might provide them. The Canary Islands are cheaper when compared with mainland Europe and in Gibraltar for example apparantly there are sailor’s “jumble sales” so onyou might pay less...) This might mean that they could actually *'''Language'need'' your hand : 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 board.this route are French-speakers
Be helpful and interested ===Online=== There a several online marine crew websites available that specialise in their tradematching crew with boats. Even if you do not have any experience in sailing, be honest with Find a Crew [http://findacrew.net] is the fact and state that you largest. Other options are eager to learnCrewseekers. Show respect towards their skills, their boat and the seas net [http://crewseekers.net] and the elements of natureFloatplan. There are lots of good captains out therecom, with good intentionsor Vogue avec moi [http://www. But there are lots of different "classes" of captains out there, lots of different boats for different purposesvogavecmoi. So how do you find the good captains out from the hasty, less benign ones? Well, start by analyzing how well they care for their crewcom] and Bourse aux Equipiers [http://www. Or their boatbourse-aux-equipiers. How prudent they are about security. What kind of personal imbalance they might be experiencing based on their insistence on getting certain types of crew (like youngcom], good-looking females)in french.
Then there are some websites that can ==Atlantic Crossing==Apart from making your way round the '''Caribbean''' or '''Polynesia''' by offering a hand onboard yachts which seems to be helpful for getting common and easy, the right crew and boat find each other. I would recommend Crewseekers.net [http://crewseekers.net] since FindAcrew.net [http://findacrew.net] fools either you or most common route is the captain '''Atlantic crossing''' from Europe to pay exorbitant prices for the ability Americas (mostly to communicatethe Caribbean or Brazil).
For more info see [[User===East-West from Europe==='''When to go''':Paxus|Paxus]] his Boats go with the trade winds that start to move from East to West across the Atlantic in autumn. So the season is from ''September to January-February''. Top season is October, November. In the end of November each year there is a regatta called ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) leaving from [[Sailboats|experiences]] hitching [[SailboatsLas Palmas]] . There will be more boats than at any other time in 1989/90the marinas and it can be considered safer than leaving with a boat that is going unassisted. There will be more competition on finding a lift though, too.
== Hitching Be aware that for the past three to five years the winds have started to go haywire a Barge ==Some inland routes are navigable. Big riverslittle bit, canalsacting less predictably with more storms happening.This is most probably because of global climate change.. Barges and private boat cruise them. Barges The way most sailors comment on this is "the winds are very long and flat boats that can carry thousands of tons of goods, slowly along the river. If you're not in going through a hurry they are easy transitional phase to hitchfind a new rhythm".
Barges won't stop if ''Departure points''':*[[France]]: South: Antibes North: [[Brest (France)|Brest]]*Southern [[Spain]]: If you wave at them from the bankare English speaking: obviously [[Gibraltar]], [[Malaga]]. *[[Portugal]]: [[Lisbon]]: Marina de [[Cascais]], Marina Parque das Nações, Doca de Alcântara; Algarve: Marina de [[Lagos (Portugal)|Lagos]] *[[Canary Islands]]: The best place to get to them biggest marina is a "lock"on Gran Canaria, where they have to stop to be adjusted in [[Las Palmas]].*[[Morocco]] to the level of the river-canalCanary Islands: [[Essaouira]],[[Agadir]]. But they usually have a restricted access*[[Senegal]]: [[Dakar]] and [[Casamance]] (see "Africa to America" further down).
Apparently they do not operate at night (10pm-6am). If you go to the main gate, there should be a button to call the operator (only one person is usually operating). From my experience in [[Germany]], they are very hitch-hiker friendly. If you explain to them what you're up to over the intercom, they let you in or even ask the boats for you over the radio.
Traffic ===East-West from Africa===If you don’t want to pay the ferry in [[Algeciras]] it is low but possible to sail to [[Africa]], although unless you are extraordinairily lucky, you’ll have to go via the Cape Verde islands which are a stopover for many trans-atlantic sailors. They are between 10 and 14 days from [[Gibraltar]]. From there you’ll have to catch a new boat drivers are usually open to travellersget to [[Senegal]] which is three days away. And during It is an experience in and of itself although maybe not the time needed perfect swap for a one-and-a-half hour long ferry ride that’ll cost you €25 You also miss out on [[Morocco]] and the crossing of the ''lock'' to operateSahara Desert, it is easy which are highlights of any visit to talk to them from the bankAfrica.
The cruising speed of '''Departure points'''*From '''Marocco''': '''Essaouira''' is your best bet, you can also try Agadir. No one crosses over directly from here though, all boats will be going somewhere in the vicinity ('''Canaries''' or '''Senegal''' for example) with other plans put up for later. *From '''Senegal''': '''Dakar''' or '''Casamance'''. With a very likely stopover on the '''Cape Verde islands'''.*If you want to take a riverboat flight to the '''Cape Verde islands''': the biggest marina is in '''Mindelo''' on '''Sao Vicente''', the second biggest one is on '''Sal''' where the international airport is circa 13 km/h. But counting *Since sub-Saharan Africa is out of the time spend in influence of the lockstrade winds you can hitch from Senegal almost all year round, although the main bulk of boats will be leaving when it can go down is top season in Europe, that is October to 6 km/hDecember.*There are three sailing clubs in [[Dakar]]. But as they stop “La Voile d’Or” with shallow water which therefore attracts catamarans only at night, the “CVD” (Club des Voiliers Dakar) where the majority of boats can be found and a third one also in the vicinity of the two ones mentioned. They are all situated not far from another to the South of the “Cap Vert” peninsula and the town centre. If you try to hitch from there it is still faster than walkingstrongly recommended you speak some French.
Plus==Pacific Crossing==The Pacific being about 6 times larger than the Atlantic, given the size this is a crossing that is never done without a stop over on at least one of the vehicle, it Polynesian Islands. The most likely end-point for most is very comfortable. And depending on what river you're cruising, it can also be very beautiful''Australia''' or '''New Zealand'''.
<!== Blogs and stories ==* [http://www.yachtmollymawk.com/2011/03/hich-hiking-across-the- probably not super usefulatlantic/ A skippers' point of view on people looking for a boat]* [http://www.greatbigscaryworld.com/howtohitchhikeaboat/ Short blog post called 'How to Hitchhike a Boat']* [http://www.boatingcanada.com/Hitchhiking+across+Atlantic/7523190/story.html Documentary called 'Hitchhiking across the Atlantic'], 2012* [https://www.youtube.cocom/watch?v=u74Q-DOpX84 Le temps de prendre le temps], hitchhiker Kiko's documentary about hitchhiking across the Atlantic (french and portuguese). * [http://hitchhikershandbook.nz Boating Info Centrecom/2014/11/18/boat-hitchhiking-across-the-atlantic/ Boat hitchhiking – 10 tips on hitchhiking across the Atlantic from Europe to the Americas']by Gringo Ben in 2014.*[http://www.latsandattsgelderlander.nl/voorpagina/nijmegen/daglog/5433553/Logboek-Liftend-over-de-wilde-baren.ece Hitching a boat - Weekly Blog (2010, in Dutch)]. A Weblog from two Dutch students hitchhiking across the world by ship.net* [https://warmroads.de/en/hitchhiking-sailing-boats/ Hitchhiking sailing boats], May 2015* [http://www.voilesetvoiliers.com/grande-croisiere/une-bateau-stoppeuse-sur-l-atlantique-1-mes-dix-conseils-acidules-avant-de-partir/ 10 tips for boat hitchhiking across the Atlantic] (french)* [http://www.yachtmollymawk.com/2011/03/hitch-hiking->across-the-atlantic/ Catching a Ride Across the Atlantic] (2011). Excellent overview. How to Improve Your Chances of Being One of the Chosen Few.* see [[User:Paxus|Paxus]] his [[hitchhiking a sailboat|experiences]] hitching [[Hitchhiking a sailboat|Sailboats]] in 1989/90.* [http://www.oceanpreneur.co Ocean Adventure Travel Blog] Has hitch-Sailing stories and 'How To's.' A blog from a seasoned sailboat hitchhiker.
These sites might prove useful== Resources for sailing ==* [https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/sailing-sea-sun-and-blue-sky-fanatics CS Group: Sailing]. Forum about couch surfers and their interest in the Sea, Sun and the Blue Sky.* [https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/vagabond-sailing CS Group: Vagabond Sailing]* [https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/couchsailing-international CS Group: Couchsailing International]* [https://www.trustroots.org/tribes/sailors Trustroots's "sailors" tribe]* [http://www.7knots.com 7Knots]* [http://www.floatplan.com Floatplan]* [http://www.noonsite.com Noonsite - For seasonal info and ports etc]* [http://www.ybw.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=62 Yachting and Boating World Forums - Crewing Opportunities Forum] * [http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?s=f0124f6dac1ac971d0b14051150f9f62&showforum=11 Sailing Anarchy - Crewing Opportunities Forum]
* [http://www.ships-for-sale.com Ships-for-sale.com]
* http://www.floatplan.com
Weblog of two Dutch students hitchhiking across = Hitching a ferry ='''Hitchhiking a ferry''' is easy. Simply ask drivers or truck drivers if you can board the ferry in their truck, they usually only have to pay for the world by vehicle. See also [[:Category:Ferries]] for different routes that involve ferries.It's advised to find out in advance if they charge per vehicle (good) or for each passenger as well (bad). = Hitching a cargo ship:=* [httpThere are stories floating around of people who always know someone else who managed to go for free on a freighter, but the only reliable stories really date back to the seventies. Regulations and insurances made it much harder to work abord in exchange for the passage. Cargoship travelling is commercialized now virtually everywhere://wwwfor quite an expensive fare you can rent a cabin on them.gelderlander = Hitching a fishing boat =It is generally very hard to hitch a fishing boat, even proposing your work abord - unless you know the captain, crew or boat owner.nl/voorpagina/nijmegen/daglog/5433553/Logboek-Liftend-over-de-wilde-barenMost fishing boats leave and come back to the same harbor.ece = Hitching a Barge =Some inland routes are navigable. Big rivers, canals... Barges and private boat cruise them. Barges are very long and flat boats that can carry thousands of tons of goods, slowly along the river. If you're not in a hurry they are easy to hitch. Barges won't stop if you wave at them from the bank. The best place to get to them is a "lock", where they have to stop to be adjusted to the level of the river- Weekly Blog canal. But they usually have a restricted access. Apparently they do not operate at night (201010pm-6am). If you go to the main gate, there should be a button to call the operator (only one person is usually operating). From my experience in Dutch)[[Germany]], they are very hitch-hiker friendly. If you explain to them what you're up to over the intercom, they let you in or even ask the boats for you over the radio. Traffic is low but the boat drivers are usually open to travellers. And during the time needed for the ''lock'' to operate, it is easy to talk to them from the bank. The cruising speed of a riverboat is circa 13 km/h. But counting the time spend in the locks, it can go down to 6 km/h. But as they stop only at night, it is still faster than walking. Plus, given the size of the vehicle, it is very comfortable. And depending on what river you're cruising, it can also be very beautiful.
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There's always the option of taking the sea route between two places. People have taken advantage of the seas for as long a time as civilizations have existed. '''Boat hitching''' is propably more like working on the boat and paying for your fare that way.It is difficult to get onto harbour facilities. It is great when you know someone on the terrain.Ships and boats don't steam off every minute like cars. So be prepared and know what liner you want to get on.One could also write to shipping companies.
== Weblinks with information ==
* [http://www.cruiserfloatplan.co.za Cruiser Logcom Floatplan]is a free to join sailing community, has some great information for when and where to find a yacht and an interactive member map. * [http://www.cruisercruiserlog.co.zacom/forums/crewfinder.asp Cruiser Log], has some very useful info], [http://www.cruiser.co.za/crewfinder1.asp some specific for hitchhikers], including a rough guide of movements of cruising yachts* [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Hitchhiking_boats Detailed Account of hitching Yachts and cargo freighters on Wikivoyage]
* [http://www.7knots.com 7knots] has a practical way of finding boats
* [http://www.boatingoz.com.au/default.asp?Page=17927&MenuID=Classifieds%2F13099%2F0%2CCrew%5F%2D%5Funpaid%2F13104%2F0 Boating OZ], mostly in Australia, some Pacific
* [http://www.aferry.co.uk/ aferry] click on the map to see lots of ferry connections from all over [[Europe]]
* [http://gijsbos.com/boat-hitchhiking-a-dummies-guide Boat hitchhiking, a dummies guide]
* [http://www.cruisenews.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=13 Cruising Sailor - Crew Positions]
* [http://www.sailnet.com SailNet.com]
* [http://www.desperatesailors.com Desperate Sailors (free crew, boat, services and event finder)]
* [http://www.worldcruising.com World Cruising Club]
* http://www.windowsoncyprus.com/crew_list.htm
* http://www.sailingalternatives.org/crew.htm
* http://www.crewfile.com
* http://www.dockwalk.com
* http://www.partnersandcrews.com
* http://www.findacrew.net
* http://www.blueyachtmanagementcrewskeers.com == Books ==* [http://www.oceannomad.co Ocean Nomad] ''The Complete Atlantic Sailing Crew Guide - How to Catch a Ride & Make a Difference for a Healthier Ocean'' by Suzanne van der Veeken (2017)
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