Also called: Pro Racing Sailor, Yacht Racing Crew
Races sailboats for a living, from regatta crews to America's Cup teams.
Pro sailors train like athletes, travel the world for regattas, and maintain racing boats between events. Top America's Cup and SailGP sailors are paid like pro athletes; many others combine racing with coaching or boat work.
Highly variable; top professionals earn far more than typical crew.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. No degree needed; elite college sailing is a common route.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing slowly. Small, competitive field.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps analyze races and weather, but elite racing on the water is athletic skill that stays human.
Classes: Physical education, Physics, Earth science.
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