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Curious because I'm in Canada, which makes this job seasonal, I assume.
I would love to work in USA and Europe, and other places as well.
Also, I already have a fickle & seasonal income in the film industry. Looking for something to cover my butt for those times, when I lose income / our industry gets slow

i’m going to bullet point as i’m shit at writing.
- i have a family boat i’ve sailed all my life a 48 foot bowman
- this year i’m doing the arc and then hopefully will get to work on some boats in the caribbean while parents keep sailing
- i already have worked on big 70 ft challengers as a watch leader teaching people how to sail
- i have my comp crew and day skipper course then some others (sea survival, first aid etc)

im currently debating with my mum is it worth getting my day skipper commercially endorsed or no?

I’m a 24 year old male that is working in the offshore industry with just one contract as an OOW as of now (I have the unlimited certificate). I want to eventually move into the yachting industry, but the main problems for me are that I don’t really have much of a deck experience (I know just the most basic stuff) and also in every position I look at they demand previous yachting experience. My question is do you think I would be able to land an officer job or do I need to start over from a deckhand?

I’m currently in Florida, and so I know most of the yachts are either in New England or the Mediterranean. I’m running out of funds, but when I go back to day work around August. Should I just goto Newport or come back to Fort Lauderdale?

Has anyone been fired from a boat and promised a reference then not received one? This is super shitty. I understand first thoughts may be that why would i be receiving a reference if fired, but there’s a bit of a bigger backstory without going into too much detail and i was promised one by my HOD who really did appreciate all my hard work.

My background is in tech, and I have been working in the marine industry for the past 2 years and have built more than 5 products. Each started as a 3-line idea from my clients, and from those three lines, we created a full product that is now working and generating growth and revenue for them.

I want to build one for myself, and the only thing stopping me is a small subscription I need to make it live.

What is the best solution you can give me?

Should I wait longer to secure more investment, or should I partner with someone?

DM for the link if you feel this is a suitable platform for you. Kindly include your experience &/or operational needs. Happy Yachting 🛥️

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I (28M) have been working as a 911 call taker/dispatcher for the last 8 years. I’ve worked my way up and make very good money… but I’m not happy. I want a change. I’ve been obsessed with this industry for years, but I fear as I hear my 30’s, as someone with no experience, it might be too late.

Hey all,

I’m looking into transitioning to become a deckhand (26f). I’ve been sitting on this the past year and the career move is the direction I’m ready to take things.

I’m trying to get a picture of how attainable this goal might actually be. I’ve looked into the certs required and the ones that would give me a leg up and I plan to get them at Seascope in Antibes. Then look for a job there.

Some things about me:

• 3+ years of work in hospitality, administration, service industry

• I have a B2 fluency in French, basic Spanish skills and am a native English speaker (American)

• Rescue Diver Certified (around 40 logged dives)

• Yoga Instructor 200H Yoga Alliance certified

• strong swimmer, comfortable in and around the water

• Bachelors degree in Psychology

I’m familiar with Antibes and would plan to do about a week of certification work at the beginning of September then look for a job following that.

I’m here to ask for:

• advice
• if it’s a feasible idea to get a job in September in the Med OR if im better off going to Florida
• if these qualifications are the kind that might help my case as someone with no boat experience

I’ve done seasonal work in France already where I worked 60 hours weeks. I’ve worked overnight shifts, I’ve been away from family for extended periods so I have a decent idea of the level of commitment it takes but I’d love the opinion of someone who’s experienced in the work already.

Thanks in advance!

We are a mid 30s couple from NYC looking to share a boat charter in Cannes in late August. We were looking at private charters and most of them fit 3-4 couples so thought it would make sense to find folks to split it with. Looking at a half day in the afternoon or maybe slightly longer.

Hi all,

I'm based in the UK near London and have been thinking about becoming a deckhand for years and seriously debating and researching over the past few months.

I've got a decent handle on what certs I'd need, roughly what it costs, how people find their first job, pay expectations, long hours, tough work etc and I know I can do it, but would like real info from people who have lived it before I commit to something this big.

I'd love to hear anything from anyone currently doing or has done it, things like:
- What surprised you most that nobody warned you about?
- How realistic really is it for green crew to land a job harbour walking in 2026-27?
- Did you actually earn/save what you expected to in your first year or is it just a case of survive and get experience

I know we're in season now, I am looking for the start of the next in the Med.

Not after a sales pitch, I get enough of that from training providers already lol. Just want honest perspective, good or bad. Happy to chat in the comments or DM if anyone's up for it.

Thank you all :)

28yr old UK male moving to Canada Vancouver with my partner(who is Canadian) next year onto a pr visa. Spent 10 years working around water on varuous different jobs, fleet managing, harbourmaster, coastguard in UK, AUS and nz. Im happy with my skills and about to book a yachtmaster offshore course in south of uk, however not really sure how to navigate the jargen round coc's how transferable the qualifications are to Canada. I dont want to spend 1000+ pounds on a course to find it useless in the commercial world of Canada. the only real qualification i have is the stcw coc rya lvl 2. I have a lot of knowledge regarding engineering but no aecs or quals. I am looking into roles such as coastguard, ferries, port aurthority charter/tour industry, marine construction honestly anything. Any advice would be much appreciated.