Sailing Policy
New Changes for Upcoming 2025 Sailing Season
To be eligible to join Gazela on a training sail or longer voyage the following are the requirements, starting in the 2025 sailing season.
For trips 1-4 days long
must be a current member
must have worked at least one event in the previous 12 months
must have at least 10 volunteer hrs since Nov 1 the previous year
must have attended the following level 1 classes after 2022 (Good Shipmate, Line handling)
For trips 5+ days
must be a current member
must have min 40 volunteer hours since Nov 1 the previous year
must have worked at least one event in the previous 12 months
must have attended the following level 1 classes after 2022 (Good Shipmate, Line Handling)
First come first serve for sign ups. Exceptions below.
Exceptions
The following exceptions may be made:
A volunteer/member that has not had the opportunity to work an event, take the classes or get the # of hours needed.
There hasn't been an available spot to work an event since member started
lives a significant distance away - 100+ miles (only event requirement to be waived)
New member or volunteer (1 month or less)
health reasons - please contact volunteer@philashipguild.org
Captain, mate positions - to bring in experience from outside the guild to enhance our knowledge - with Sailing Committee approval
Engineer, bosun, watch leader and cook positions IF those positions are not filled and with Sailing Committee approval