The fleet is to set sail from Qingdao in March 2015 and visit the domestic stops of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and then return to Qingdao in April 2015. Yachts will be used and altogether 6 sailors are hereby recruited all over China. The details are as follows:
I. Sponsors
Qingdao Olympic Sailing City Development Association
Qingdao Yachting Association
II. Supporting Organizations
Beijing Olympic City Development Foundation
Qingdao Tourism Group Co. Ltd.
Great China Racing Management Company
III. Time and Venue
The recruitment will be held in Qingdao from January 12 to 15, 2015.
IV. Scope
Chinese mainland
V. Requirements
Chinese citizens, aged between 18 and 55 (the restriction on age can be relaxed under special circumstances), no gender restrictions, can register for the recruitment if they meet the following requirement:
1. Passionate for sailing, good physical condition, great open-water swimming skills;
2. Hardworking, tenacious willpower, positive personality, strong team spirit;
3. Independent economic guarantee;
4. Priority will be given to those with sailing experience, or with domestic and international driving licenses for motor boats and motor yachts.
VI. Number of Openings
6sailors
VII. Tests
(I) Preliminary tests
1. Written examination
Scope: current affairs, sailing and maritime safety knowledge
2. Physical fitness test
Long distance running (1500m for men, 800m for women)
3. Swimming skill test
Swimming (400m for men, 200m for women – no swimming style limit)
(II) Intermediary tests
Team spirit test, including team activities at sea and anti-seasickness test..
VIII. Testing and Selection Procedure
The selection includes preliminary tests, intermediary tests and final tests.
(I) From December 16 to 31, 2014, the candidates can register online and take part in the online test.
(II) From January 12 to 15, 2015, the preliminary tests and intermediary tests will be conducted in Qingdao, after which eight candidates will be selected for the final tests.
(III) The eight candidates shall participate in trainings and the final tests (the time of the final tests will be notified later) which will produce six winners. They will be qualified to sail on the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and sign relevant contracts.
(IV) The official website of Qingdao Sailing Sports and other media will make full coverage on the selection activities. For major activities, the national and provincial media will be invited for interviews and reports.
IX. Qualification
Those who win the final tests will be the crew members for sailing on 21st Century Century Maritime Silk Road.
X. Certificate
The Qualification Certificate will be issued to the qualified candidates.
XI. Registration
1. Candidates shall register online where the Registration Form (as attached) is available.
2. Registration: download and fill out the Registration Form from the official website of Qingdao Sailing Sport www.qdsailing.org, and send it to: qdfgzxjsb@163.com
3. Contact: Zhang Lizhong, Tel: 86-532-85916115. At on-site registration, candidates are required to submit Health Certificate issued by Grade-A hospitals or above, valid ID card and Proof of Non-criminal Record. Candidates are also required to purchase from designated insurance company accident insurances, which cost about 300 yuan per person.
XII. Expenses
1. Travel and accommodation expenses related to the test-taking shall be borne by candidates themselves;
2. Travel, accommodation, insurance, nautical clothing and standard equipment costs during the sailing will be borne by the sponsor, while other expenses shall be covered by sailors themselves.
XIII. Judges and Evaluation Methods
All judges will be nominated by the sponsor of Qingdao Sailing on the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. The evaluation methods are to be notified.
14. Miscellaneous
(I) Matters not covered herein will be notified later.
(II) The sponsor reserves the right of final interpretation.
For more information, please visit:
www.qdsailing.org
Contact information:
Phone& Fax: 86-532-85916115
Address: Room 1616, No.17, Xianggang Middle Road, Qingdao
Post Code: 266071
Attachments: Registration Form for Crew Recruitment
Sailor’s Self-Introduction