Also called: Tall Ship Deckhand, Sail Training Crew
Sails historic-style square-riggers and schooners, teaching students and guests to climb the rigging and set the sails.
On a tall ship, crew stand watches day and night, climb 100 feet up the masts to furl sails, and teach trainees knots and steering. Between ports they scrub decks, tar rigging and fix sails. Many ships sail with high school or college programs, and some cross oceans.
Often a small stipend plus room and board aboard.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; sailing experience and safety training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Small sector of nonprofit and educational ships.
Low risk for 10 years. Traditional sailing is chosen because it is hands-on; AI does not change the work.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply through Tall Ships America’s job board; take STCW Basic Training if the ship asks First: STCW Basic Safety Training on many ships; some need an MMC
Classes: Physical education, History, Earth science.
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