That's so fabulous. Another question- how did you get started on tall ships? I'm sure this is a long story, but I won't be offended if you condense it ;)
I really lucked out. Just as I was finishing up with one job the Bluenose II (a gorgeous 181 foot Schooner in NS, Canada) was looking for people to replace some university students heading back to school. I applied not thinking I would even hear back. I got called for an interview and it was more of a job description. They asked if I had my stuff with me. I said “No I don’t normally travel with all my belongings…” So I joined the following morning at 8:30am. We sailed at 9am. They took my stuff threw me a crew tshirt and said haul on this line. I asked ” what does it do?” they said “I’ll tell you later.” I was hooked and I’ve been professionally sailing now since 2008!!
A really great way to get started on tall ships is, if you’re lucky enough to live by the water, volunteer during the off season with maintenance on weekends or get a job/ volunteer on one of the boats doing day sails near you during the summer months. Tall Ships are a lot of work and need a ton of love. If you’re really keen on getting into it you can def find a ship willing to get you started.
I love your page! I am dying with envy over here. What was your position on the Soren Larsen? Were you a deckhand?
Thank you SO much!!! xoxox
I was/ am the Purser/Deckhand on board. I did all of last years Pacific Season and am going back for another round this year starting in March! I am the one who does all the blogs and pics on the site during the season. If you get bored you can check them out on www.sorenlarsen.co.nz
Took this with my shitty 5 year old “waterproof” Olympus point and shoot camera while swimming with humpbacks in Vava’u Tonga. Words ca not describe how incredible this experience was.
