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Help us brighten the lives of seriously ill children and others in need with sailing trips on the healing sea.

Simply select the amount of your donation and click Donate to make your contribution:

$50 $100
$200 other

You may also make a gift by mailing your check payable to Sailing Heritage Foundation to us at:

117 E Louisa St # 503
Seattle, WA 98102-3202


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HOST CHECKLIST

All volunteers are encouraged to dress in plain clothing such as khaki or light colored pants/shorts and a dark blue or navy shirt. Sailing Heritage Society t-shirts are available at a cost of $5.

Pre-departure

  • Arrive 30 min before departure
  • Perform walk through and note any problems (bathrooms, galley, cabins, etc)
  • Cut Fruit
  • Cut hosts onto platters in center drawer of salon
  • Put out Small Paper Plates, Plastic Cups, Creamer, Sugar, Toothpicks, Napkins
  • Garbage Bags
  • Tied to helm chair
  • Looped around center wench on aft deck (only if large group)
  • Help to welcome guests aboard, offer food and drink
  • Show guests below deck and give tour of the boat
  • Ask that guests place their bags/coats in forward cabin
  • Answer questions about boat and SHS as able
  • Have guests sign “Hold Harmless” waiver
  • Be present for captain’s safety talk
  • Help all children to get fitted out in PFDs before leaving dock

During Sail:

  • Keep food and beverages available
  • Socialize with guests
  • Have Fun
  • Give Tours of below deck
  • Take Pictures for Captains Certificates - should happen aout 45 min before end of trip
  • Captains hat is in the aft cabin above the door
  • Certifications & Camera are in the center drawer on the port side of the aft cabin

After Sail:

  • Clean, Dry, and Put away Dishes
  • Wipe Down Galley and Pilot House Table
  • Sweep Pilot House Floor (on occasion)
  • Vacuum Steps and Salon Floor (on occasion)
  • Put unused Juice/Water back in Fridge
  • Clean out Coffee Maker
  • Stow Condiments and Paper Goods
  • Make watch captain aware of anything that is needed (cups, paper towels, napkins, flyers, glue sticks, etc.)
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