The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Oceans is packed with practical information on crewing around the world whatever your starting point or the time of year, and has, in its previous editions, proved a boon to aspiring sailors worldwide. From how to find a crew position, what to expect from different kinds of skippers and what will be expected of you as crew, to where the yachts gather and when, rally locations, crewing costs and job opportunities along the way, its all here for prospective crew awaiting the chance of a lifetime.