get classes, pretty unexpensive. After your first 5-7 days when you learn basic skills you will receive plenty of invitations to crew. Not unlike the corporate world, too many chiefs, not enough workers. Good crews are in high demand (and you can bring significant other, friends). Lots of owners are clueless. Lots of big boats are looking for crews, typically an ocean crossing. Think Panama-Tahiti. Expenses, including flights, paid