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.
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Isuzu Amigo: Claiming Its Right to Fame
Isuzu Amigo: Claiming Its Right to Fame
by: Jennifer Dylan
The automobile market was actually monopolized in the 1980s by full size sport utility vehicles. However, come the spring of 1989, in the midst of all those full size SUVs came a compact SUV. It was a sporty mini SUV. It was the Isuzu Amigo.
It came both in a two wheel drive and a four wheel drive. There also were two choices for the engine. The two wheel drive is matched to the 2.3 liter engine with four cylinders and can produce some 96 units of horsepower. As per the four wheel drive, it got matched with the 2.6 liter engine with four cylinders and could produce some 120 horsepower. Both of these engines held a five speed manual transmission system.
Despite the fact that it was a new addition to the market where sport utility vehicles were taking most of the share, the Isuzu Amigo was able to shine through. It even took up a fair share of the SUV and the automobile market...
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The Very Best Time To Get A Job On A Cruise Ship!
The Very Best Time To Get A Job On A Cruise Ship!
by: Neil Maxwell Keys
You?re probably already aware of the fabulous benefits of working onboard a luxury cruise ship.
After all thousands of people have already discovered that it?s a great way to get paid to travel the world for several months at a time - without the hassle, expense and danger of doing it alone.
Not only that, you?ll get to meet new people and make amazing friends of all nationalities while enjoy possibly the most highly satisfying and life-changing experience you?ll ever have!
But did you know that there are actually certain times of the year when you have a better chance of getting a cruise ship job?
Before I tell you when they are, let me let you into another, perhaps more important secret:
There is NEVER a ?perfect? time to apply for a cruise ship job!
What?!
Am I contradicting myself?
Not really.
You see, cruise...
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