Uricanejack
Well-Known Member
Its a funny industry.
I tend to agree with Dylan, my idea of hell. each to their own.
I spent some time in Sail training some years ago and was approached a few times with tempting offers to jump ship. I never did.
But it struck me reputation and recommendation appears to be very important. once you have this established jobs find you.
Finding the first job to get the good reputation is the hard part.
Sound like your Daughter has already got the first job.
Is she wanting a change from inside to on deck?
Although I've never entered the professional yacht industry.
I cross paths from time to time with those on the way in and out.
I have a few connections for N America. not much knowledge about the British or European scene.
From what I can gather its very much a personal contact and reputation.
Crewing agencies, there's lots.
The one where I have a connection does not charge crew. They make their cut from the vessels requiring crew and have relation ship with local training centers.
For the bigger boats. internationally recognised certification is very important, STCW 95.
The big thing is in addition to the Skipper or Watch keeper. STCW 95 Qualified Bridge Look outs are required. to meet minimum safe manning regs. there are a no of different qualifications which will meet this requirement and vary depending upon Flag.
In addition the marine Emergency Duties titles are probably different depending upon where issued.
Basic safety,
Survival craft.
Fire Fighting.
Plus a Valid Sea Farers Medical.
The tough one sea time. Most require the Bridge lookout to have a minimum of about 60 days qualifying time.
There is a provision for trainee bridge lookouts.
Who have the course but not the time.
Over here entry level positions often are trainee and quite often are combined steward deck hand opportunities.
It is worth while enquiring if her duties on previous boat could qualify as sea time and getting a testimonial From the skipper.
If they were entirely indoors they won't.
if she did any line handling, steering or look out it might be acceptable.
Having a bit of experience, The required pieces of paper. A recommendation. will make her a much more desirable employee than the average dreamer.
The RYA system is entirely different I don't know much about it.
I tend to agree with Dylan, my idea of hell. each to their own.
I spent some time in Sail training some years ago and was approached a few times with tempting offers to jump ship. I never did.
But it struck me reputation and recommendation appears to be very important. once you have this established jobs find you.
Finding the first job to get the good reputation is the hard part.
Sound like your Daughter has already got the first job.
Is she wanting a change from inside to on deck?
Although I've never entered the professional yacht industry.
I cross paths from time to time with those on the way in and out.
I have a few connections for N America. not much knowledge about the British or European scene.
From what I can gather its very much a personal contact and reputation.
Crewing agencies, there's lots.
The one where I have a connection does not charge crew. They make their cut from the vessels requiring crew and have relation ship with local training centers.
For the bigger boats. internationally recognised certification is very important, STCW 95.
The big thing is in addition to the Skipper or Watch keeper. STCW 95 Qualified Bridge Look outs are required. to meet minimum safe manning regs. there are a no of different qualifications which will meet this requirement and vary depending upon Flag.
In addition the marine Emergency Duties titles are probably different depending upon where issued.
Basic safety,
Survival craft.
Fire Fighting.
Plus a Valid Sea Farers Medical.
The tough one sea time. Most require the Bridge lookout to have a minimum of about 60 days qualifying time.
There is a provision for trainee bridge lookouts.
Who have the course but not the time.
Over here entry level positions often are trainee and quite often are combined steward deck hand opportunities.
It is worth while enquiring if her duties on previous boat could qualify as sea time and getting a testimonial From the skipper.
If they were entirely indoors they won't.
if she did any line handling, steering or look out it might be acceptable.
Having a bit of experience, The required pieces of paper. A recommendation. will make her a much more desirable employee than the average dreamer.
The RYA system is entirely different I don't know much about it.
