The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is seeking recruits to train as volunteer crew for the replica ship Kalmar Nyckel. The original ship of that name served as Peter Minuit’s flagship for the 1638 expedition that founded the colony of New Sweden, establishing the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley, Fort Christina, in present-day Wilmington, Delaware.
From the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation website:
The winter crew training class is a great way to get out and do something fun in the community during the dreary winter months! During this 9-Saturday class, you will meet new friends as you learn about knot tying, safety drills, line handling, setting sail, practical seamanship and more!
Winter Crew Training Class 2015 dates: Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 14, 21; March 7, 14, 28; April 11
Location: In our NEW maintenance and Education facility at:Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, 1124 E. 7th St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Time: 9am-4:30pm Come early on the first day! Registrationbegins at 8:30am
Total Cost: Total cost is $106 ($90 payable at registration, $16 payable directly to the on-line background check company) The fee includes a $55 materials fee, a one-time fee of $35 for an initial USCG drug test, and $16 for a background check (due before the last day of class). The fee for the class is non-refundable.
How do I sign up?: Pre-register for this class on-line and save $5 off the price. Click here to pre-register! OR you can just show up on the first day, at 0830 for registration