r/Tallships • u/_Purrserker_ • Dec 11 '24
Marine Interested in Tallships Career
Current active US Marine and I get out in roughly 6 months. Im not 100% on my goals for when I get out, but Maritime is definitely a huge interest of mine and tallships has been something I have always had a passion for. From painting my own miniatures and making a ship in a bottle, to reading, to even going out and stepping foot on some (I want to do some volunteering on the Virginia Schooner once Im out). Im from VA and would like to stay in that area if possible, but after discovering that this is a possible career choice Id love to learn more and do all I can to pursue it. If anyone could give me guidance or know of anywhere in VA I could go I would greatly appreciate it.
4
u/WildYarnDreams Dec 11 '24
Volunteering, if possible on several different ships, is a good way to get a feel for tallship life and acquire the skills to make yourself interesting to have aboard. Any carpentry, cooking or mechanic skills are a major plus. It also gives you a chance to talk career options with the crew you meet and see if you see a path for yourself