[Winderlust]

Say you single-hand your boat most of the time, cruising from country to country, but hire watch help for long passages.

Is it normal to search the new hire's personal gear to prevent contraband from coming aboard and all that that entails?

Or is it better to rely on resume references and leave it to providence?

Any thoughts on security as it relates to hiring strangers for crew?

Have I been watching too many movies?