Hitching a Yacht to cross Darien Gap

You will be surprised how many skippers take passengers. Running a private yacht is very expensive. So yacht owners look for company on long trips or simply for someone to contribute to the running cost. The going rate $100-200/week. Don't expect to get a lift for free, this is very rare. Actually you will not be a passenger but a temporary crew member. You will be expected to perform tasks on board like cooking, cleaning and keeping watch. Females should always exercise extra care when travelling. If you have sailing experience, all the better. It will be useful to understand where and when you can best find a yacht going your way.