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My saved marinas

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My next steps

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01 Is yachting for you?

Considered the privacy, routine and time ashore I would give up.Read what a difficult first boat can be like.Written down what I still need to find out before spending money.

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02 Certificates and medical

Listed the certificates I hold and checked their dates.Checked the approval and scope of any course I am considering.Written down the remaining training and medical arrangements to confirm.

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03 Budget and right to work

Replaced the planning allowances with my own quotes.Set aside a departure reserve and allowed for any deposit.Identified the entry, work and signing-on questions to confirm for my situation.

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04 Build your crew CV

Reviewed my CV against all eight criteria.Checked the permission and contact details for every named reference.Exported a clearly named PDF and checked the final page.

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05 Work with crew agencies

Registered with several relevant agencies.Completed the searchable fields and checked my uploaded CV.Set my own reminder to review location, availability and new experience.

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06 Choose your base

Compared my hub and timing using the route planner.Checked accommodation, cancellation terms and transport.Planned my first day, including food, clothing and CVs.

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07 Dockwalking, properly

Prepared clean CVs and an introduction in my own words.Chosen a marina and checked access and travel arrangements.Planned how to record a useful conversation and follow through.

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08 Make daywork count

Confirmed the day’s arrangements and prepared clothing, food and water.Recorded the dates, tasks and person who can confirm the work.Chosen an appropriate next step for feedback or a reference.

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09 Interview, offer and first contract

Practised explaining a real example relevant to the role.Worked through the offer checks and written down unresolved questions.Planned where to keep my agreement and joining documents.

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