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OceanCrewLink - find a sailing crew

Ocean Crew Link connects sailing crew looking for boats with boat owners looking for sailing crew. Search our sailing crew opportunities to connect with hundreds boat owners who want a sailing crew for all types of ocean sailing. Search our sailing crew list to connect with thousands of potential crew - all interested in ocean sailing.

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120 High Street
Cowes
United Kingdom
PO31 7AX

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Advance Yacht Systems

Cruise the world in comfort! Advance Yacht Systems, are the UK’s leading provider of comfort on board. They are exclusive distributors of Frigomar air-conditioning, Paguro generators, Remoran hydrogenerators and Cristec battery chargers. Remoran Wave hydrogenerators can generate up to 300W of power, allowing customers to produce their own power as they sail, without emissions or noise.

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Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1794523900

9 Fernacre Business Park
Budds Lane
Romsey
United Kingdom
SO51 0HA

Berthon International

Founded in 1877, Berthon is an established Yachting Group, and works hard to be current with the services that it offers for today´s discerning yachtsman. Berthon International is a well-respected name in the quality yacht brokerage market, with offices in Lymington UK, the Côte d´Azur in France, Palma de Mallorca in Spain, Henån in Sweden, Newport Rhode Island in the USA. They also have a large service facility in Palma de Mallorca. Berthon always has a vast selection of bluewater cruising yachts available for sale as well as motor yachts and performance sailing yachts. They are the UK/European and USA agents for a number of quality yacht builders including Solaris, Rustler and Moody, as well as being specialists in the sales of pre-owned Discovery sailing yachts. Of course they are very happy to offer professional advice and an efficient sales service should you be buying or selling.

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Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1590679222

Alan Mcilroy
Berthon International
The Shipyard
Bath Road
Lymington
United Kingdom
SO41 3YL

Bomarine NL

Bomarine is the leading company in the Netherlands supplying new and innovative sailing equipment and ideas to long distance and coastal sailors. As the official representative of World Cruising Club in the Netherlands they are the first point of contact for all Dutch sailors planning to participate in World Cruising Club events.

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Tel: United Kingdom(+44)
Web Site: www.bomarine.nl

Bojan
Postbus 321
Voorburg
Netherlands
2270 AH

Hamble School of Yachting

The Hamble School of Yachting is the leading independent RYA Sea School in the UK. Established 30 years ago and based on the river Hamble, the school is renowned world wide for its excellent reputation for high standards of tuition and personal service.

The School runs the complete range of RYA courses on both sail and power. There is also a wide range of other course which might be suitable for participants in World Cruising Club events. Some examples are;

  • RYA / ISAF Offshore Safety Course
  • RYA 1 st Aid
  • Sea Survival
  • MCA/STCW Medical First Aid Aboard Ship and MCA/STCW Medical Care Aboard Ship
  • Own Boat Tuition
  • Yacht Maintenance

For any information about any courses we offer please contact us in the office.

Contact
Tel: United Kingdom(+44)2380452668
Web Site: www.hamble.co.uk

Mercury Yacht Harbour
Satchell Lane
Hamble
Southampton
United Kingdom
SO31 4HQ

Hayes Parsons

As one of the leading marine brokers in the UK, Hayes Parsons understand the importance of having the correct cover in place for your yacht. Global or localised cruising offers unique challenges and Hayes Parsons Insurance Brokers have the experience to understand these and offer bespoke solutions. As an independent insurance broker they are able to negotiate terms from their hand-picked panel of UK based insurers as well as having strong relationships with Lloyd's Syndicates and can offer cover for US and Canadian flagged boats through US markets. Their experienced in-house claims team is also available to provide support whenever clients need it.

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Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1179301687

Beacon Tower
Colston Street
Bristol
United Kingdom
BS1 4XE

MailASail

Since 2002 MailASail has been operating an accelerated email service offering up to 90% reduction in call costs. It is of particular interest to cruisers using Iridium or mobile phones.

MailASail can also supply Iridium phones, airtime and mobile phone connectivity at competitive prices. A "Blue Water Cruising" bundle is available to World Cruising Club event participants and we also offer a complete installation and training service for customers who prefer to have their communications set up professionally.

MailASail will be in Las Palmas before the start of the ARC to provide on-site communications support prior to the event.

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Ed Wildgoose
Nippy Networks UK LLP
Unit 8, Saxon Business Centre
41-59 Windsor Avenue
London
United Kingdom
SW19 2RR

North Sails

North Sails, the largest division of North Technology Group, is the world leader in sailmaking technology. North Sails holds the patent for 3Di, a unique composite construction process that produces high-performance sails that approach the shape holding of a rigid foil. North Sails is the sailmaker of choice on the majority of America’s Cup, Grand Prix, ocean race boats and Superyachts. North Sails is proud of our many successes on the racecourse, but did you know that more cruising sailors rely on North than any other sailmaker? At North Sails, we are passionate about performance.

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Jeremy Smart
6-7 Fareham Business Park
Lederle Lane
Gosport
Hampshire
United Kingdom
PO13 0LF

Peters & May

Peters & May has shipped boats, yachts and associated marine peripherals since 1988. The company now annually ships over 4,000 yachts and motorboats worldwide, supported by its numerous complementary divisions which are all designed to provide a complete and exemplary service to the marine industry.

Peters & May is the first choice of many of the world’s premier race teams, super-yachts and manufacturers, in addition to individual boat owners, offering flexible solutions that can be tailored to any logistical challenge the company is able to cater for any yacht or motorboat, large or small

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Unit 9 Goodwood Road
Eastleigh
Southampton
United Kingdom
SO50 4NT

YB Tracking

The YB Tracker is a well-proven, self-contained, fully-automatic satellite tracking device. It will accurately report its position from anywhere on Earth, including polar, ocean and desert regions. It is lightweight, waterproof and built to withstand extreme environments. YB Tracking improves media relations and generates public interest in remote events. Originally designed for Adventure Racing, it has applications in yacht racing, trekking, cycling, skiing, polar expeditions, mountaineering, gliding and many other activities that take place in areas where communications are challenging. YB's alert feature complements existing safety procedures, allowing teams to rapidly notify organisers of a problem. YB trackers are available to rent for individual or event use. .

Contact
Tel: United Kingdom(+44)23 8000 3888
Web Site: www.ybtracking.com

Unit 8, Fulcrum 2
Whiteley
Fareham
United Kingdom
PO15 7FN