Our winter crew training class takes place in Wilmington, DE at our ship yard and spans 11 Saturdays from January through April.  The many participants in this winter class also assist with the ship's maintenance, and rig-up in the spring.  Our summer crew training class, a 2.5 week condensed course, takes place aboard the ship, often while we're in Lewes, DE.  The summer class is designed for local Lewes residents and other down-state residents, as well as for out-of-state/country volunteers, who live aboard during the training (Class size limited).

We also have an independent study crew training class catering to experienced square-rig sailors who are interested in joining the volunteer crew for the season.  Please request an application if you believe that you fall into this category. 

For details on the next crew training class, click on the link below.  If you have additional questions, e-mail our Port Captain Sharon Dounce CaptainSharon@kalmarnyckel.org or call the Foundation office 302-429-7447.

1) Click on Crew Training & Volunteering Details link below to check class dates and details.

2) Go to “Become a Volunteer” link and enter your name, address, etc. and select “Pre-register for the 2013 Winter Class"

3) Start working on your 40 volunteer hours any time starting November 3, 2012. Contact CaptainSharon@kalmarnyckel.org for details.  

4) Down load and fill out our three page application: Volunteer Application, Hold Harmless Agreement, Medical Form.  Three-hole punch and staple these forms together in that order. And then come to the first class with these forms filled out and a Picture ID and the materials fee.  

CREW TRAINING & VOLUNTEER DETAILS

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION        

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

MEDICAL FORM

TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP FORM

INDEPENDENT STUDY CREW TRAINING APPLICATION

Attn: Sharon Dounce
1124 East 7th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone: 302-429-7447
Email: CaptainSharon@kalmarnyckel.org