Our sailing yacht Bon Aventura wants to sail around the world.
We are hiring crew.
You can book a “leg” by registering, getting approved and paying.
Dreamed route
We aim for always having a crew of 6 (two has to be a couple, due to double berth).
The boat is currently in Sweden and part of the boat is owned by a foundation based on a community farm that you can visit as a shareholder.
Our “green” approach and way of living is described in more details here.
Type of sailing
40 foot steel ketch, long keel sailing yacht.
We aim for natural anchorages, close to nature.
We aim for clear water.
We aim for sea mammal encounters.
We look for diving opportunities.
We like good food and hanging out with other travelers.
We may fish.
We may invest time and endure uncomfort to reach interesting spots.
We read books and talk about things.
Good if you can express yourself through music.
We constantly repair.
We avoid marina (fees) but sometimes we need it.
We avoid starting the engine (but sometimes we need it)
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Cost share and co-ownership
All people on board must deposit a return-fare sum of 500€ or show a valid ticket (the boat is legally responsible for you to be able to leave the country where you disembark).
A deposit for possible marina fees, port/entry fees or fuel costs of 100€ a month.
All fees paid in advance.
Paying crew (regardless of skill level)
25€/day, including very basic food.
Our shareholding system
If you crew longer than 6 weeks you need to be a 1% shareholder (600€).
When you leave, your share can be sold to next person joining (or keep your share and join again later).
Shareholders vote according to % on issues regarding the project. Like detailed route planning.
We aim to maintain and keep the value of the boat.
Shareholder daily fee
10-15€ /day (depending on circumstances).
| Leg length | Required share |
| 3-6 months | 3% (1800€) |
| 7-12 months | 5% (3000€) |
| 13+ months | 7% (4200€) |
| 24+ months | 10% (6000€) |
The skipper must always be 10% shareholder
The skipper never pays more than 10€/day, if possible.
Crew personality
- Make sure you know that you can handle seasickness
- Be interested in learning basic crew skills
- Non smokers, no drugs, moderate drinkers.
- No room for clumsiness.
- Honest and generous would be great
- Have your VISAs in order
- Preferably fluent in English (this is a social experience)
The Erasmus+ projet
Hästekasen Farm and adventure center is on occasion renting the sailing yacht Bon Aventura to use as an educational platform for non formal education and leadership training.
Through an Erasmus+ project on adventure learning , we have created manuals, quizzes and educational videos.
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Test your knowledge and see what you know about some of the practical boat competences we strive develop :
Ship data
Type: Carena Bonaventura 40
Sailing yacht, Ketch, Center cockpit
13.5 tons. Ballast 3.8 tonnes lead
Year of construction: 1973
Material: Steel
Length: 40.52 feet
Width: 11.98 feet
Draught: 5 feet (165cm)
Mast height: estimate 14 meters + antenna
Sail: Genua 12m front
Main sail: 11m x 4 m
General designer LEMSTRA Shipyard Jschtwerf Gouwerok
Hull: S-shaped
Hull colour white and blue.
Deck colour: teak (2022) and white
Waterline length: 1,350 cm
Water tank: 600 Litre (steel)
Engine: Perkins model M-4236
Serial number 236461692
Year 1973 Cylinders 4
Power 72 HP 54KW
Fuel: diesel
Shaft propulsion propeller
Cooling system indirect
Fuel tanks: 600 liter (steel)
Generator: Ruggerini 2KW 1600W