Overnight Trips

“If anything’s gonna happen, it’s gonna happen out there” - Capt. Ron

OFFSHORE

We’re currently (Sept 2026) seeking one crew for Hampton, VA to Antigua 2026 Caribbean SaltyDawg rally departing Hampton Nov 1 (-ish).

Total 4 crew, other three are Todd & Malisa (owners) and John Schafer (professional delivery captain, www.ministryofsailing.com). Caution, you may end up in a youtube video.

Although we have all rally resources (Chris Parker of the Marine Weather Center), John will be teaching general sailing tips, Expedition, PredictWind and weather routing along the way as we have our own tools as well. Seeking a 4th crew member (4 of 4) ideally with experience on this specific delivery route (Hampton - Antigua) if possible, offshore sailing, but MOST importantly, easy to get along with for a two week passage. I'd prefer previous positive references from delivery crewmates to a lengthy sailing resume. You should be comfortable doing night watches and sharing in all responsibilities on a boat while underway, including operating the boat, navigating, cooking, cleaning etc. You must be drug-free and not drink alcohol while underway. Dietary restrictions will be considered but you may end up with provisioning tasks as a result. Must be respectful of others and their beliefs, comfortable in close quarters, easygoing with others. You will be sharing the v-berth with John (opposite shifts).

This passage is approximately 1700nm depending on the route ultimately taken and would serve as a qualifying passage for OCC.

Crew are responsible for their own costs to and from the boat & personal safety gear which must include a PFD with harness and tether, and a PLB with AIS and DSC is preferred.

Weekend Excursions

P R O V I S I O N S

On day trips, we tend to BBQ in the evenings. We provide the meat, and potluck the side dishes.

However, on overnights, we ask that each guest be responsible for one meal.

This includes menu, provisioning, cooking, and clean up.

We have a grill and an “Instapot” that can be used as a hot plate or oven. Special diet? Let us know we are very flexible.

SIMPLE

We have facilities to cook, but a bowl of cherries and blueberries with yogurt can be just enough.

everyone

pitches in

You (and we) are the cook and the janitor. This guy is a plumber, cook, bartender, navigator, gear donkey, dishwasher, coffee maker, sail trimmer and occasionally, comic relief.

coffee

A Nespresso machine makes quick and easy espresso and americano caffeine. For those who love coffee, grab one of our manual grinders and make yourself a V-60 pour over from fresh ground whole beans. We also have an electric tea kettle and loose leaf tea for tea lovers.

Su Casa

You will have your own private suite

(the forward “V-Berth” with private bathroom)

Settle In

Cozy but room for the important stuff

Heads!

We have two heads (or bathrooms). While both bathrooms have a hot shower (currently a pull out faucet that mounts on the wall) and a toilet, we generally use the forward v-berth bathroom as a “the shower” and the aft bathroom as “the toilet room” in order to keep a dry bathroom. This photo is “the shower” (forward head) but it also works for middle-of-the-night relief on-suite.

The aft head is a full fresh water electric head with a hot/cold bidet and a holding tank.

Want to join us in your own boat?

Jump on No Foreign Land and see where we are…let’s connect! Anchorage sundowners and dinghy excursions are always welcome.

Costs

Basically we split any expenses evenly. We cannot accept any payment (USCG & insurance get excited) but “leftover wine” will be appreciated by the next crew.

“Teach your kids to sail and they will never have money for drugs” -Unknown

Overnight Expenses May Include

  • Docking/mooring fees

  • Dining out

  • Fuel

  • Significantly reduced productivity the following week as you stare out the window and surf the internet for boats.