Offshore Crew Apprenticeships

Sail With Us

Step aboard S/V Attila as an active crew volunteer. Experience the authentic magic of the Tuamotu atolls and open-ocean passage making in French Polynesia.

S/V Attila under sail in the Pacific
Tuamotus Archipelago Expedition

The Untouched Pacific Under Sail

Route & Passage Plan

A Blend of Deep Bluewater Passages and Quiet Coral Anchorages

4 Days Offshore Passage (270 nm)Open Ocean & Coral Passes

The Tuamotus Archipelago

Sailing upwind out of Tahiti or Fakarava into the wide, low-lying coral atolls of the Tuamotus. A true immersion in pure Pacific winds, bioluminescence, and celestial navigation beneath an unpolluted canopy of a million stars.

Tahanea, Makemo & BeyondMarine Life & Diving

Wild Atoll Drift Passes

Coral reef-fringed lagoons with active tidal passes teeming with life. Drift dive or snorkel alongside manta rays, eagle rays, grey reef sharks, dolphins, and pelagic schools in one of the ocean's most vibrant ecosystems.

Huahine, Raiatea & Taha'aPolynesian History & Trade Winds

The Sacred Leeward Islands

Passage making west to Huahine and Raiatea—the ancient spiritual epicenter of Taputapuatea from which Polynesian navigators set off for New Zealand and Hawaii. Exploring fragrant vanilla valleys and lush mountain anchorages.

Crew members aboard S/V Attila
S/V Attila crew sharing watches and meals underway
Life Aboard

What We Expect from Crew

S/V Attila is not a luxury tourist charter; she is a working expedition vessel where every crew member plays an active role. You will learn the realities of weather routing, trimming heavy sails, anchoring in coral shallows, diesel maintenance, and living harmoniously off-grid.

Eagerness to learn hands-on traditional sailing, watch keeping, and rigging.
Positive, adaptable attitude suited for communal living aboard a 42ft offshore cutter.
Participation in ship duties: helm watches, sail handling, cooking, and anchor watch.
No prior offshore certifications required; beginner volunteers and seasoned sailors welcome.
Ready to learn the ropes of ocean voyaging?Apply for a Crew Spot