Sailor To Be!

[MattTheSailor]

hey guys!

Firstly, just want to thank you for such an awesome website!

Anyways i am new to this sailor/pirate voyage super adventure concept and would maybe like someone to point me in a good direction. although there are loads of threads on this site that i am reading i would just like to put down my story too.

At the moment i am a 22 year old strong male seeking for some sort of adventure over the seas and a possible a run-in with Captain Hook!(recommended?)

I am based in Cape Town so starting here would be crucial for me as i am lacking the funds to travel. Ideally i would like to be payed to be part of the crew if that is possible and if so what sort of sea vessels should i be searching for? and who to talk too.

Are there such trips that would bring me back to Cape Town or would i have to join a different crew once we have reached the final destination. A trip back would be perfect as i am unable to afford a flight back from who-knows-where.

I am ready to go so the sooner the better.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Matt

[Lighthouse]

Welcome aboard Matt. Hope you find your sailing dream. Start by doing some crewing on boats in Cape Town - pop down to the yacht clubs and try to get a "ride" on boats daysailing/racing out of Cape Town to get the "feel" of things. Pop along to a local sailing school to find out what it is all about and how to go about getting some experience and qualifications.

Good luck.