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Jobs Sailing Around the World
Guide to getting a job crewing
It is very expensive buying a boat. A boat or yacht can cost the same as a holiday home. It is also expensive to maintain a boat.
The good news is that boats, yachts, catamarans etc. remain status symbols that people continue to buy. The allure of the open seas, the romance of being the captain and heading off for remote lands, the thought of drinking champagne on one’s own boat with a beautiful partner are all images that make sailing boats attractive possessions.
Often when people buy boats they are unaware of all the responsibilities involved in keeping a boat. As a consequence there are plenty of jobs to be found on a boat.
Different Types of Jobs on a Yacht
Skilled and non-skilled work on a boat
While on some yachts you are going to need certification to get a job on others there are plenty of non-skilled positions available such as deckhands, chefs and stewards. As a rule of thumb, the bigger the yacht, the more non-skilled positions that will be available.
It is often the case that crews are needed for super yachts. These positions will not be advertised because the owner might want privacy. Being a trusted person and being in the loop will get you the job. It is often the case that a job on a super yacht is fairly easy until the owner arrives on deck and then it is ‘all hands to the pumps’.
Here is a rundown of the different types of position available on a yacht:
Tips for Plain Sailing
Useful advice for your first time at sea
There are a lot of things that you need to watch out for when you join the crew of a yacht. With experience you will do the right thing without thinking, but when you take up your first job as a deckhand or a steward there are many things that you will be expected to know immediately. It is worth doing your homework before you set sail so as to avoid embarrassment and rubbing up people the wrong way. If you continue to make mistakes on the boat you will soon be ostracized and the captain or first mate is hardly likely to give you a glowing reference. Here are a few pointers
River Cruises
Another crewing option
River cruises are a good way to start a nautical career. They are popular and there are a number of great rivers in the world to go down - the Amazon, the Nile, the Volga, the Rhine. This list could go on. People enjoy river cruises because they go through a country not around a country.(River Cruises - Research and Book a River Cruise Here. All River Cruise Lines and Destinations Featured).
Sailing in Phang-Nga Bay and around the Similan Islands
Best diving and sailing on the Andaman side of Thailand
Some of the best sailing in Thailand is to be found off the Andaman Coast near the resort area of Khao Lak, and also in the impressive Phang-Nga Bay area. The first offers some spectacular diving opportunities, and the latter has some impressive scenery and destinations of cultural significance.
Just 70 km from the coast of Khao Lak is the world famous Similan Islands. It is a Mecca for divers, rated in the top 10 dive sites by the National Geographic magazine. It is an archipelago of islands stretching over 128 sq km. There are nine main islands that have names but are often referred to by divers by a number going from 1 to 9. Some of the most famous dive spots are ‘East of Eden’, ’Elephant Rock’, ‘North Point’ and ‘Deep Six’. There is a very varied underwater topography to enjoy ranging from mountain ranges to multi colored corals to impressive swim-throughs. There is an abundance of marine life to spot including sharks, mantas, turtles and moray eels