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Want a Dream Career? Get a Job on a Yacht! by: David Dunlap If you're the 'outdoorsy'¯ type, prefer to work on a team, have a positive attitude and are a confirmed 'people-person,'¯ you may fit right in as part of a yacht crew. Though jobs on most yachts are seasonal or part-time (depending on when someone rents it for a cruise), you will gain an incredible amount of experience while sailing your work days away. A few yacht crew jobs include the following: Chef/Cook Diesel Mechanic Flotilla Skipper Host/Hostess Sailing Instructor You can apply for positions with private yachts; exploration ships that travel far and wide; commercial vessels; or megayachts and superyachts, liners or tankers. But, where do you find these jobs, anyway? There are several yacht crew-finder services for vessel owners and employers around the world. Remember, this is a global industry, and though you'll have full decision-making authority on things like what kind of vessel you'd like to sail on and when you're available to crew, things like salaries or whether you will work a working holiday yacht cruise or as a voluntary crew member are largely non-negotiable, particularly for entry-level jobs. You can also work on shore-based jobs related to the yachting industry, such as outfitters or suppliers for deck and overall yacht needs like linen services or glassware. And think about this: You pretty much get to decide ahead of time whether you'd prefer to work on Carver yachts, Catalina yachts, Seaward Yachts, Pershing Yachts, or pal up with a few friends on the ship of your choice. The other good thing about yacht employment is that, because it is seasonal work, for the most part, there is a lot of turnover, so you won't have to 'paddle the waters'¯ very long while looking for a job! Another good tip to know is that vessel owners are usually very generous and pay their crew very good (tax-free) wages, along with job 'perks'¯ such as the obvious, like travel expenses and great accommodations, plus a free vacation!! For more information, see www.onlyforyachts.com. About The Author David Dunlap is the owner and founder of Only For Yachts, an online resource for everything related to yachts. Visit http://onlyforyachts.com to get information on yacht charters, yachts for sale and also sign up for the free yachting newsletter. newlink@onlyforyachts.com This article was posted on August '27
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