> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sail.fun/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sail.fun/sail-protocol/sailors/overview.md).

# Overview

Sailors are anyone holding a Ship's [$SHIP governance token](/sail-protocol/ships/ship-token.md), whether they acquire the token via:

* Contributing ETH during the Ship Building Period
* Acquiring the tokens OTC
* Purchasing from AMM pools (if liquidity is available)

Sailors can participate in Ship governance and management of assets by: 

* [Using $SHIP tokens to claim ETH](/sail-protocol/sailors/claiming-eth.md)
* [Vetoing listings](/sail-protocol/sailors/veto-listings.md)
* [Proposing for NFTs to be listed for sale](/sail-protocol/sailors/propose-and-vote-on-listings-coming-soon.md)