We put a strong emphasis on the community life and group interaction aboard Infinity. Important to us are: good vibes, good humor and a high degree of self-motivation. We value industrious personalities. Crew members should have good social and communication skills and be sensitive to others. We spend lots of time together as a group doing exercise, creative performances such as theatre, singing, games and much more. Everyone participates in maintenance work, and typical sailors' duties include shifts at the helm, raising the sails, cooking, regular cleaning, watch-keeping, running and maintaining systems and machinery, and so forth. However, no previous sailing experience is required as long as you are eager to learn and help. The sailing, maintenance, climate change program and communal life together require a high level of energy, input and round the clock involvement.

Participation is voluntary (no paid positions) and the crew members joining the voyage make a monthly financial contribution to cover living expenses and help with the cost of projects along the way. The fee is 850 Euros / month. After eight months, a reduced rate may be considered for crew members taking on a high level of responsibilities and involvement.

To hold your space, we require an 950 Euro deposit upon reservation (which also covers your first month on board). 350 Euros of that is non-refundable. Upon arrival at the boat, 850 Euros is due to cover your last month on board. A policy of trial and notice period is applied. Within the first four weeks, the Infinity crew or the newcomer may decide not to pursue the voyage together. If you decide during your first month aboard not to stay with us, the following is refunded to you: (1) the remaining 600 Euros of your initial deposit, on a pro-rated basis (depending upon how much time you stay) (2) the 850 Euros paid for your last month on board. If you decide to stay, your monthly contribution of 850 Euros will be due at the start of each new month aboard. Before hopping off, we require 4 week’s notice. If you fail to give the full notice and leave in less than four weeks, the 850 Euros you paid for your last month on board will be ours to keep, as we budget for our trips and projects and make advance purchases based upon the number of crew members we expect to have with us. Otherwise, if you give 30 days notice, the 850 Euros you already paid for your last month on board covers the costs of your last month.

All on-board living expenses are covered: food, drink (except alcohol), lodging, fuel, mooring and clearance fees, in short everything except your personal expenses (for example, any tax or fees charged per head + visa costs are responsibility of the crew!).

Liability Waiver: 
Any new crew member joining Infinity must sign the ship's articles and liability waiver.

Medical and Travel Insurance: 
Everyone is responsible for their own medical and travel insurance. Please make sure that your travel insurance covers severe accidents and rescue abroad, and repatriation back to your home country in case that should become necessary (airline ticket + hospital and all emergency medical costs abroad). There are dozens of trip insurance companies. Infinity is well equipped with first aid kit, various medicines and suture and injection kit. However, please make sure you bring your own prescriptions. Also, it is your responsibility to make sure you have the right inoculations for the countries visited.

Passport:
We advise you to have a valid passport for at least two years after arrival on the ship (for example, Marshall Islands requires validity of one year after entry).

Visas:
Please check embassies to see if your nationality needs a visa for each country visited. Many countries issue visas on arrival only if you have a return/onward ticket. If you are joining Infinitywith a one way airplane ticket, let us know so that we can provide you with a letter signed by the Captain and ship registration copy stating that as a crew member you will leave the country by sea on the ship. This letter is equivalent to an onward ticket, so entry should be granted to you without the airline company giving you any troubles.

Important rules onboard:

• Illegal drugs are not allowed!
• The Captain has the final decision.

Planning your return ticket:
We highly recommend that if you purchase a round-trip ticket, you make it a changeable ticket.  We cannot predict weather, and there is always a chance we will be delayed.  If you are planning to stay with us for a long period of time, we recommend that you purchase a one-way ticket, and wait to purchase your one-way ticket home or to your next destination until later in your stay, as you get closer to your departure from the boat.  We provide all crew members with documentation confirming that you will be sailing with us that you can present at customs; thus you do not need a round trip ticket to show that you will be leaving your country of arrival within the allowable stay limits. 

Warning:
The best laid plans of mice and men can go by the wayside… We plan as best we can and hope for Neptune’s blessings! The sea can be rough and the boat will rock and roll – you may get seasick. Sometimes while at sea, we are becalmed and take down the sails and swim - yet the boat still rolls!

Though well supplied with fresh water, food and electricity, these are limited as on any boat. You must want to live communally. Do not expect quiet often during the day – although the boat is large and retreat can usually be found. Cabins are shared, privacy is limited. We must all listen and learn from each other. We need to be patient and tolerant. We need to be considerate to all aboard. We are not always able to have what we want, especially immediately. We are always learning by trial and error and are helping each other in this process. We have to expect the unexpected and go with it!