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GUIDANCE NOTES FOR COMPLETION

Send all application materials and/or questions to: / Email:
or
Mail: PO Box HM 703
Hamilton HM CX
All applicants must submit:
  • A completed application
  • Doctor’s certificate of healthdated within 30 days of application
  • Two passport size photos (BDA)
/
  • One page cover letter written by yourself, a mentor, teacher or clergy stating:
  • why you want to participate,
  • what you hope to get from the experience,
  • why it would be beneficial to you.

Application Deadline: / Until Closed

AVAILABLE VOYAGES

Please indicate your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice
Greenwich  Sines (15 days) / 15 April  30 April / Click to Select1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice
Sines  Bermuda (34 days) / 30 April  4 June / Click to Select1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice
Bermuda  Boston (17 days) / 4 June  20 June / Click to Select1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice
Boston  Gulf of St. Lawrence (12 days) / 20 June  2 July / Click to Select1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice
Gulf of St. Lawrence  Quebec (18 days) / 2 July  20 July / Click to Select1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice
Quebec  Halifax (7 days) / 20 July  30 July / Click to Select1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice
Halifax  Le Harve (34 days) / 30 July  3 September / Click to Select1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice

The cost of each voyage is approximately $150 per day plus air and ground transportation. TheSail Training Association of Bermuda(STA Bermuda) has a bursary to support trainees ages 18 to 25. If you feel that you cannot cover any of the expenses of the voyage, contact us directly and we may be able to provide additional funds in exchange for volunteer hours.

If you are selected, you (or your parent / legal guardian if you are below the age of 18) will be required to sign a waiver releasing ,STA Bermuda, the American Sail Training Association, Sail Training International and the ships you travel on from any and all claims.

2017 TALL SHIPS BERMUDA TRAINEE APPLICATION

Trainee Information
Full Name
Address
Email
Phone numbers / (h) / (c) / (w)
Demographics / Gender:
M
F / Age: / DoB: (dd/mm/yyyy)
Passport Information
Passport Number
Nationality
Place of Issue
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Resident of Bermuda / Yes No
If required: Visa Number:
Visa Place of Issue
Expiry Date(dd/mm/yyyy)
Parent/ Guardian Information for Trainees under 18 years of age on 1 April 2017
Full Name
Relationship To Trainee
Address
Email
Phone numbers / Home: / Cell: / Work:

2017 TALL SHIPS BERMUDA TRAINEE MEDICAL QUESTIONAIRE

General Information
Have you ever participated in a sail training adventure before? / Yes No
Once your adventure is over, and in recognition of the assistance given you by Tall Ships Bermuda 2017, would you be willing to share your experience with other young adults in Bermuda? / Yes No
Are you willing to keep a photo/video journal of your experience and share with Tall Ships Bermuda 2017 to help attract the next set of trainees? / Yes No
If you are currently in school, what school are you attending?
If you currently work, who is your employer?

2017 TALL SHIPS BERMUDA TRAINEE MEDICAL QUESTIONAIRE

Please answer all of the following questions.
YES / NO / Details (if YES)
Approximate Height
Approximate Weight /
Are you physically fit?
Can you swim?
Do you smoke?
Are you by experience very prone to motion sickness or sea sickness?
Please indicate any medical conditions you currently have:
YES / NO / Details (if YES)
1- ADD / ADHD
2- Allergies requiring medication
3- Asthma or respiratory problems
4- Blood borne viruses – HIV / Hepatitis etc
5- Blood clotting disorders
6- Diabetes
7- Eating Disorders
8- Epilepsy
9- Haemophilia
10- Heart Disease
11- High Blood Pressure
12- Injury or Condition to prevent participation
13- Learning or physical Disabilities
14- Special Dietary Requirements
15- Other Medical Information (please specify)
Do you presently take prescription medication? / Yes: No:
If yes, please note number of condition above and medication.

2017 TALL SHIPS BERMUDA TRAINEE EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Emergency Contact information (individual not travelling with you)
Full Name
Relationship To Trainee
Address
Email
Phone numbers / Home: / Cell: / Work:
Insurance Information
Insurance Company
Policy Number
Certification /Enrolment number
Overseas Claim Phone numbers

EMERGENCY PERMISSION STATEMENT BY TRAINEE OR PARENT / GUARDIAN

In the case of medical emergency, I, , acknowledge that every effort will be made to contact or inform my Next of Kin / Legal Guardian, but if such contact is not possible, I authorise whatever services a licensed physician recommends to provide the necessary care for my well-being.

Signature of Trainee or Parent/Guardian if participant is under 18 Date

Signature of Witness Date

ASSUMPTION OF INHERENT RISK RELEASE / INDEMNITY

The Sail Training Association of Bermuda (STA Bermuda) (sponsor of Tall Ships Bermuda 2017)a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in Bermuda and a registered Bermuda Charity, has taken all reasonable steps to place trainees in appropriate vessels participating in Tall Ships Races, engaged in the various activities commensurate with the Race, whether ashore or afloat. These activities (Activities) necessarily carry risks that cannot be eliminated and can result in personal injury, disability or death. STA Bermuda does not wish to frighten its trainees, nor to reduce their enthusiasm, but considers it important for them and their families to appreciate, acknowledge, assume and accept the inherent risks of the Activities. STA Bermuda also requires its participants and families / guardians to provide an appropriate release and indemnity concerning the Activities.

Accordingly, in consideration of STA Bermuda admitting the person named below (The Participant) to engage in the Activities, the Participant (and if the Participant is a minor, the parent or legal guardian) HEREBY AND IRREVOCABLY:

(a) appreciates, acknowledges, assumes and accepts the inherent risks associated with the Activities or any matter associated with or forming part of the same,

(b) releases STA_BDA and each of its members, directors, officers, employees, invitees, volunteers, and agents and likewise those of Sail Training International, the American Sail Training Association, and the ships in which the Participant travels, (together “the Covered Persons”) from any and all liability for any injury or loss of any kind whatsoever suffered by the Participant in connection with the Activities or any matter associated with or forming part of the same, and

(c) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless STA Bermuda and each of the Covered Persons in respect of any liability incurred by any of them in respect of any injury or loss of any kind suffered by the Participant whilst taking part in the Activities or any matter associated with or forming part of the same.

By signing below, I, , agree to the above and also to abide by the rules of the ship in which I am placed and any orders given by the ship’s master or his designates. Any violation of these rules or disobedience of orders may result in my being dismissed from the ship and I will be liable for any costs involved in my repatriation to Bermuda.

Signature of Trainee or Parent/Guardian if participant is under 18 Date

Signature of Witness Date

RELEASE FORM FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION, PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VIDEO CLIPS TAKEN DURING THE TALL SHIPS RACES

I grant to The Sail Training Association of

(Type/Print Name)

Bermuda (STA Bermuda), a Bermuda Company limited by guarantee, and a Bermuda registered charity, its representatives and employees (sponsor of Tall Ships Bermuda 2017) the right to allow use of any personal information that I have provided to STA Bermuda about me, including but not limited to:

(i) My name

(ii) My place or parish or origin

(iii) My gender

(iv) My age

(v) My current school or place of employment

(vi) My career interests

(vii) Any other information about my background

(viii) Any information about my involvement ashore and afloat whilst participating in the Tall Ships Races, for the purposes of marketing and promotion of Tall Ships Bermuda and any future tall ships races; and

I further grant to STA Bermuda the right to use and reproduce photographs or video clips taken of me and my property in connection with my involvement ashore and afloat whilst participating in the Tall Ships Races, irrespective of the ship in which I am placed as a participant.

I authorise STA Bermuda, its assigns and transferees the right to copyright, reproduce, use and publish in copyrighted form the same information referred to above and any photographs, videos or other media in print and/or electronic form and acknowledge that STA Bermuda shall own the copyright in any such materials that it produces.

I agree that STA Bermuda may use such photographs of me with or without my name and any of the information referred to above for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising and web content.

I have read and understand the above:

Signature of Trainee or Parent/Guardian if participant is under 18 Date

Signature of Organization (if applicable) Date

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