How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the crew of EXPLORER  for the 2027 Ocean Globe Race please contact Don@McIntyreAdventure.com for an application form. You must then fill out the form and submit it with a €150 application fee that is refunded if you are not selected, but held if you are offered a spot and do not accept it. You also need to include a 60 second video of why you want to join Explorer or Adventure for the OGR.

Please note:

• Full circumnavigation cost: €49,500
• Per leg leg cost: €14,000
• Cape Horn leg cost: €17,500
• Personal Equipment cost: Approx. €3500
• Training and trials cost: Approx. €3500

Think of this entry in the OGR as your entry. It would not happen without your passion and commitment to contribute toward the adventure, the refit, safety gear, insurance, fuel, general and race maintenance, moorings, sails, running and standing rigging and the efforts of many people!

Before applying, first download the 2027 OGR Notice of Race from the website and read it. You will learn all about the rules and regulations and how it all works.

Please note Youth Applicants are exempt from some points.

1. You must know how to sail and have a minimum 1200 ocean miles and night sailing experience before you can apply, or a plan to get those miles and experience within three months of applying.
2. You must have the funds to cover your ‘financial contribution’ for the legs you hope to join, or the whole OGR circumnavigation. 
3. Once you have paid your 25% deposit you are provisionally selected to join the crew. You must then complete a seven-day Selection Trial onboard EXPLORER from Les Sables d’Olonne. (see Selection and Training Trial Itineraries TBA) or Portugal.Based on your performance on this Selection Trial, you may be asked to increase your skill levels in certain areas before the start of the OGR. 
4. You will be required to undergo a World Sailing Survival Training Course, including the use of emergency equipment, boarding and using life rafts, distress procedures and more in your own time and at your own expense. WE can assist with your planning.
5. You need a comprehensive OGR medical examination and treadmill stress test and a simple dental check is also required to meet OGR standards which is your responsibility.
6. You must complete a World Sailing basic Marine First Aid course.
7. Based on your sailing experience, we will tell you how much ocean training you may need to undertake onboard EXPLORER before the OGR starts. As a minimum you will need at least two weeks of sailing onboard.
8. Leggers must spend 14 days working on the boat for each leg signed on and Rounders must spend at least 30 days working on the boat. This can be arranged just before or after any training session if you have to travel long distances. This is important for you to get to know the boat and its systems. The more time you volunteer working on and preparing EXPLORER the better prepared you will be. You are more than welcome to volunteer extra time onboard to better understand the boat and help with the overall success of your adventure and what you take away from your experience. Volunteering extra time may increase your chances of selection and you are sure to enjoy the experience if you have the time.   
9. You must purchase the team equipment pack to ensure we all have the same quality of gear and systems, which is a safety consideration. This will include wet weather gear, a middle layer, thermal underwear, an Ocean sleeping bag, a knife, a personal safety harness, PLB/AIS beacons, a head lamp, W.P. torch, and a 60 ltr gear bag. We may have discounted pricing for most of these items. Budget approx €3500 – 4000. 
10. You will be required to pay the OGR crew fees described in the Notice of Race: €300 plus €65 for each leg. You will receive OGR merchandise and an event security pass. 
11. All crew must subscribe to the OGR crew insurance cover which is approximately €350 per leg. 
12. You will pay for all your own travel, visa costs, in-port accommodation before and after each leg and meals ashore between legs.
13. Hot bunking is not planned for circumnavigators but the Youth Crew and one legger will share one bunk. All will have one locker and stuff bags by their bunk. All crew will have the same size 60ltr dry bag. Not including your team safety equipment, wet weather gear, sleeping bag and boots, what does not fit in that bag is not allowed onboard during the race. Bring your own pillow. Your iPhones and computers will be bagged and sealed onboard till the leg finishes.
14. You sign on at least 10 days before the start of the first leg and a minimum of 7 days before the start if joining a leg. You sign off three days after arrival in port after deep cleaning, sorting, drying etc. Rounders are required for in-port maintenance on a roster basis to allow time away from the boat at the Captain’s discretion. If work needs to be done, shore leave may be limited. Crew can stay onboard for only two nights after arrival and move onboard no earlier than one night before departure. All shore accommodation is at the crew’s expense.
15. Any photos taken by OGR crew may be used for personal purposes only. Any used for publication or commercial purposes must first be shared to OGR for approval. This is an OGR Notice of Race regulation. 
16. You and your next of kin will be required to sign an indemnity and liability form releasing McIntyre Adventure/Ocean Frontiers Pty Ltd from any liability with your participation in the OGR and sailing on the yacht EXPLORER and also a talent release form for the OGR documentary.
17. You must agree to and sign a McIntyre Adventure/Ocean Frontiers Pty Ltd “Code of Conduct” agreement while part of the team on EXPLORER. It will include a warning process for breach of conduct and ultimate dismissal from the crew on failure to comply, without refund of crew contribution fees and contributions. 
18. There is no smoking on board at any time and no access to alcohol. EXPLORER is a dry ship. No alcohol for crew allowed 24 hours before departures.
19. Each leg crew together, is completely responsible for menus and provisioning budget for leg. A minimum fee of €500 is charged for each leg. Budget choices are open to discussion. Once finalized, the total cost will be divided by 10 and each crew member will then pay that provisioning fee supplement if over €500.
20. There are no “crew to family ashore” communications available onboard while racing the OGR, unless an extreme emergency “life or death” when the sat phone could be used. 
21. You are responsible for your own personal hygiene and health items onboard.
22. There are NO showers allowed below and one head for the crew. Only salt water bucket showers are allowed on deck with a careful fresh water rinse from the cockpit deck shower. We carry 800 liters of fresh water in three tanks. When the desalinator is operating, extra fresh water may be allocated for a better rinse at skippers discretion.
23. The use of diesel fuel is penalised under the NOR… solar, wind and water power generation is free… so power restrictions may apply..this means there may be restrictions on fridge and freezer use and desalination operation at times.
24. You must have all required visas for each port, pay your own travel costs to and from the boat, hold a valid passport and have paid up all fees due at least 10 days before departure on any leg, or you may not start that leg. 
25. Above all you must come with a “can do attitude”, a smile and happy disposition ready to face an incredible adventure and challenge with your fellow team mates that will be life defining… good luck!!