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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="045015a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Nomad Sailors</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nomad Sailors"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="pictures.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pictures">Pictures</A>   |   <A HREF="destinations14.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Destinations">Destinations</A>   |   <A HREF="links11.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links">Links</A>   |   <A HREF="contact12.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact">Contact</A>   |   <B>FAQ</B>   |   <A HREF="site_map.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" SITE MAP ">*** SITE MAP ***</A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <IMG SRC="048a5c70.jpg" border=0 width="165" height="199" ALT="Nomad Sailors" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>FAQ</I></div> <div> <I>A Frequency Asked Question file grows when people ask questions.</I></div> <div> <I>If you have a question: </I><A HREF="contact12.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact"><I>email</I></A><I>.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>0./ Is there anything I should know about before proceeding?</B></div> <div> The owner of the "Nomad" is a Muslim. Hence there are a few requirements that need to be taking into account when participating in the "Nomad Sailors"-project. Thinks like: alcohol (and drugs) free environment (on board or in the vicinity of the boat) and the Islamic gender approach (no mixing is the rule); although the later rule can be applied with flexibility. If prayer time comes and the circumstances allow or require it certain measures will be taken so those who wish can pray on board.</div> <bR> <div> <B>1./ What does "Nomad Sailors" stand for? Is it a registered entity?</B></div> <div> "Nomad Sailors" in NOT a registered entity and neither a certified training center. The name, for now, only is used to reach out to a broader public when mentioning everything there is to tell about maintaining and sailing the "Nomad".</div> <bR> <div> <B>2./ How many people can be onboard of the Nomad?</B></div> <div> Up to 6 people can find sleeping space at the same time onboard. If one person would be on watch this would mean up to 7 people can be onboard. However this is purely theoretical. Most crew members would want to be in the cockpit while sailing and there has to be space for luggage and food too. The minimum crew would be 1: the skipper but better 2 or 3. Realistic is a crew of 3 to maximum 5, depending as well on how long a particular traject can be expected to take, the size of the life raft etc.</div> <bR> <div> <B>3./ Isn't the Nomad a little bit too small to sail the seas?</B></div> <div> People with like boats, some even smaller then the Nomad, have sailed around the globe.</div> <div> More space has its advantages but as well its temptations: dangerous waters, the crave for more high tech equipment, ... </div> <div> A bigger ship will also increase costs much: e.g. harboring fees for boats over 10 meter are often (much) higher and these larger boats are subject to more rigid rules and regulations as well as higher taxes. See our <A HREF="links11.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links">Link page</A> for stories about sailing a smaller boat.</div> <bR> <div> <B>4./ Who can become a member of the crew?</B></div> <div> Anyone showing decent behavior and having good intend, also to obey the skipper and the rules and regulations set by the owner of the Nomad. In reality crewing on board is restricted to people who have fulfilled all legal requirements to travel through the waters and enter the harbours the Nomad might visit during a certain trip. Proof that these requirements have been fulfilled will have to be provided before an application to join the Nomad's crew will be considered.</div> <div> Everyone willing to board the Nomad might be asked specific questions regarding citizenship and/or legal residency to avoid migration matters.</div> <div> For background information on this issue follow the following links: </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/workingwithus/transportindustry/ebordersrequires/maritime/fishingleisure/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutu"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">UK Border Agency</A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Royal Yachting Association on the <A HREF="http://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/news/Pages/Continueduncertaintyoverbordersscheme.aspx" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/news/Pa">e-Borders scheme</A> and <A HREF="http://www.rya.org.uk/ABOUTUS/WHATWEDO/LOBBYING/Pages/e-Borders.aspx" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.rya.org.uk/ABOUTUS/WHATWEDO/L">UK e-Borders programme</A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Project Kraken - Protecting the UK Waterways: <A HREF="http://youtu.be/VFW46i_O4BE" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://youtu.be/VFW46i_O4BE">YouTube</A> - <A HREF="http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/advice/kraken" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/">Project Kraken</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>5./ Can I learn to sail on board of the Nomad?</B><B> <A NAME="learn"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> The Nomad is a boat so... yes you can learn to sail on board!</div> <div> If you have little or no experience with sailing having a boat available: the Nomad, is an advantage. </div> <div> The intention is to bring together people in a similar position and next, sharing costs, hire a sailing instructor if none is readily available. It is good to work with licensed sailing instructors. To get, more and more required abroad, certificates it is a necessity.</div> <bR> <div> <B>6./ Do I need sailing experience before boarding the Nomad?</B></div> <div> You'd better but if not we might be able to provide you with <A HREF="#learn" TITLE="FAQ">training facilities...</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>7./ I really have a great idea for a project that could involve the Nomad. How do I proceed?</B></div> <div> Write down you project in a structured way. Include things as: Suggested project name; </div> <div> Periode you think the project will run; Names of people closely involved including something about their background and previous experiences; Contact details; Aim of the project; Estimated costs to run the project; .... Next <A HREF="contact12.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact">email</A> your proposal and we'll take it from there.</div> <bR> <div> <B>8. / I'm male and I want to support the cause of Nomad Sailors.</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="gendermale"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT></div> <div> <B>Can I join the Nomad crew or do I have to stick to administrative work on land while women sail the world?</B></div> <div> Maybe. It all depends how many crew members of the male gender have enlisted for a certain trip/period on board. </div> <div> By preference the Nomad sails under either a male or female crew. You can increase your chance to sail onboard by taking sail courses so it becomes more easy to compose a crew of your gender. In the mean time you are always welcome to get in contact so we can see how we can best work out our cooperation. </div> <bR> <div> <B>9./ Under what flag does the Nomad sail?</B></div> <div> The Nomad sails under British flag. Waving a flag is a legal requirement and since the UK is a EU member there are no major issues expected once legal requirements have been fulfilled; e.g. when crossing over into the <A HREF="http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/nav/en/citizens/travelling/schengen-area/index.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/nav/en/ci">Schengen</A>-zone. Mind however that countries like France and Belgium can arrest anyone wearing a nikaab (face veil).</div> <bR> <div> <B>10./ Where is the Nomad, harboured?</B></div> <div> The location of the Nomad you can find on the <A HREF="destinations14.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Destinations">Destinations</A>-page. Although Nomad Sailors has its base in London, UK, the Nomad can be moored wherever it is most convenient. Arguments on what is the best location include: Where are (potential) crew members situated? What are the costs for mooring? Where can specific repairs/updates find place best?</div> <bR> <div> <B>11./ Who owns the Nomad?</B><B> <A NAME="owner"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> The Nomad is privately owned and can be made available to "Nomad Sailors" ('anyone') to support and reach its community goals. Because of the costs to obtain a boat (and maintain and keep it) it seems very unlikely that an initiative like Nomad Sailors would have found much matter of existence would our initiative have had to start without a boat or with obtaining the means to buy its own ship. </div> <bR> <div> <B>12./ Am I insured when I sail on board of the Nomad?</B></div> <div> Nomad Sailors is a free going initiative. We are not an established facility and neither a recognized training opportunity. Everyone who participate in our activities does so at her/his own risk. You sail under the command of a skipper. To our best knowledge we will inform everyone in advance about safety precautions in advance and during our activities. You will be required to submit to any safety measure that can prevent any form of harm or damage, to you, to other crew members, to the boat or to other parties. This will include the need to wear a life jacket and suitable clothing. You are required to inform us and in particularly the skipper of anything that might be important for your wellbeing and contribute to the safety of the ship and its crew. This can entail facts like e.g. having diabetes; being able to do astro-navigation; exceptional waste size that might require an XXXX-large life jacket; being colour blind, .... </div> <div> Every participant is supposed to be able to swim and communicate sufficiently in English. If you can not swim do inform the skipper and owner ASAP.</div> <bR> <div> <B>13./ I wear nikaab (veil). Is this an objection to become a crew member?</B></div> <div> Not at all. However, you have to realize that some countries, like Belgium and France, have adopted laws that outlaw nikaab. </div> <div> Because the Nomad sails under UK flag you <I>might </I>find shelther on board of the ship. However if you would leave the boat you might be subject to being arrested by the local police and to prosecution. If the boat already would be allowed to enter these hostile waters.</div> <bR> <div> <B>14./ I wear a burka. Can I sail on the Nomad?</B></div> <div> Burka and even a veil has been outlawed in countries like Belgium and France. You might face being arrested and prosecuted when trying to visit these countries. A burka is, without doubt, far from being the most practical and safe garment to wear on board of a sail boat like the Nomad and as such you will not be able to participate safely and fully in sailing the boat. If you are willing to wear at all time a life jacket, like the other crew members on deck, are willing to keep watch (look out for other boats) and engage in activities that will not endanger anyone you might be admitted on board.</div> <bR> <div> <B>15./ </B><B>In international waters, are you beyond the reach of the law?</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2250/in-international-waters-are-you-beyond-the-reach-of-the-law" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read"><B>http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2250/in-international-waters-are-you-beyond-the-reach-of-the-law</B></A></div> <div> <U>Conclusion of the article:</U> <I>"So on the high seas not only are you not beyond the reach of any nation, sometimes you're with [in] the reach of two."</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>16./ Do I need to be a Muslim or do I need to become one in order to sail on board of the "Nomad"?</B></div> <div> No, of course not. We only ask you to respect aspects more typical to what is generally considered as an Islamic livingstyle.</div> <bR> <div> <B>17./ I don't mind to sail in a same sex crew. I'm gay/lesbian. </B></div> <div> <B>Can I join?</B></div> <div> We don't engage in the debate about the individual's right to openly express sexual preference and how that perceived right can be expressed. The "Nomad Sailors" initiative can not be used as a stage for such debate. Anyone who can subscribe to that policy can participate.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>Nothing found on this page or on this web site or any other publication refering to Nomad Sailors</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>shall be considered as legally binding and neither can it be expected to be 'complete' or whatsoever.</B></I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nomadsailors.org/uktomed/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nomadsailors.org/uktomed/"><IMG SRC="073fc870.png" border=0 width="252" height="135" ALT="Together and with Allah's help we'll make it!" 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