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 boatswain Sharon Litcofsky bosun@kalmarnyckel.org or call the Foundation office 302-429-7447.

To Pre-Register for the next crew training class, please follow these directions:

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

2) Go to “Become a Member” link and enter your name, address, etc. and select “Register for Jan’08 Crew Training Class” to put yourself onto the class list.

3) Down load and fill out our 3 page application: Volunteer Application, Hold Harmless Agreement, Medical Form.  Three-hole punch and staple these forms in that order.

4) Come to the first class with these forms filled out, picture ID, materials fee, etc. 

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION        

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

MEDICAL FORM

TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP FORM

CREW TRAINING VOLUNTEER DETAILS

INDEPENDENT STUDY CREW TRAINING APPLICATION