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                  CLEARWATER APPRENTICE APPLICATION
           Apprentice Crewing Aboard The Sloop Clearwater

               Please return completed application to:
                          Adrienne Pettit
                   Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
                     112 Little Market Street
                     Poughkeepsie, NY   12601


What Is an Apprentice?

An apprentice, by definition, is someone who works for little or no
money in exchange for the opportunity to learn a skill or trade.  On
CLEARWATER, apprentices are selected by the captains to complement the
skills of the paid crew.  The position lasts for one calendar month
during which the two apprentices live and work aboard the sloop.  They
participate in all crew activities including education, sailing, and
maintenance, and are given the opportunity to contribute their own
special talents to the overall effort.  Sailing months are April through
July.  Winter  maintenance apprentice positions are available
January through March.

Who Can Be An Apprentice?

An Apprentice can be anyone 16 years and older, who is willing and able
to work outdoors eight to ten hours a day.  Great strength and sailing
skill are not as important as coordination, common sense, and an
enthusiasm for learning.  Critical is the ability to deal intelligently
with hundreds of passengers and casual visitors to the sloop and to live
and work cooperatively in a close and sometimes stressful situation.  In
compliance with United States Coast Guard regulations, apprentices will
be required to pass a urine drug screen before beginning work.

What Kinds Of Skills Are Most Needed On The Sloop?

Many different types of skills are needed on board.  The captains look
for applicants with some combination of the following:  skills in
traditional maritime crafts, sailing, woodworking, and/or experience in
education, environmental science, activism, and music.  First-aid and
lifesaving certifications are also useful.

How Do I Apply To Become An Apprentice?

An application is printed on the back of this page.  Applicants will be
selected by the captains and notified at least one month ahead of the
expected time of embarkation.  Apprentices receive a stipend of $50 per
five day week, plus room and board (winter apprentices receive $75 per
week).  Applications should be directed to the CLEARWATER Captains at
the above address.

Tips For Applying:

Apply early.  Keep us informed of changes in your availability or where
we can reach you.  Remember that a majority of applications received are
for the summer months -- June, July, and August.  Applicants for other
months stand a better chance of being selected.  Don't forget that there
are also apprenticeships for each month from January through March.
Because it is very difficult to select apprentices from only a written
application, we suggest that if possible, you arrange to visit the
sloop, either during the sailing season or in Saugerties during the
winter maintenance period, and meet with one of the captains.

						
						
                  CLEARWATER APPRENTICE APPLICATION
               Captains, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
                     112 Little Market Street
                     Poughkeepsie, NY   12601


Name ____________________________________________________  Age _________

Address ________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________  State ____   Zip ___________

Phone (Day) (_____)_____________    Phone (Evening) (_____)_____________

Email __________________________________________________________________


First Choice of Crewing Month _____________________

Second Choice _____________________    Third Choice ____________________


What skills do you have that could be useful to the CLEARWATER captain,
educator, and crew?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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Do you have any prior boating or education experience?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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Emergency Contact Person:

Name _______________________________________  Relationship _____________

Address ________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________   State ____   Zip ___________

Phone (Day) (_____)_____________    Phone (Evening) (_____)_____________

Email __________________________________________________________________


APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE _________________________________________

                 DATE _____________