{"id":47627,"date":"2024-08-20T09:12:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T09:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikingcrew3.cakeshopdev.uk\/?p=47627"},"modified":"2024-09-11T10:25:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T10:25:44","slug":"dock-walking-tips-for-green-crew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vikingcrew.com\/dock-walking-tips-for-green-crew\/","title":{"rendered":"Dock Walking Tips for Green Crew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yachting is a very competitive industry to break into. Every year, large numbers of crew are keen to gain their first experiences in the industry, and most entry-level crew gain their first experiences by dock walking.

With pre-season preparations and last-minute turnarounds, yachts are often looking for enthusiastic crew to help them get the boat up to suitable standards for their owner and\/or charter guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Can I Dock Walk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dock walking is essentially travelling to \u201cyachting hubs\u201d such as ports and shipyards in the South of France, Italy, or Palma. It will involve approaching and speaking with the crew (where possible) and handing over your CV to an onboard crew member, with the aim of securing day work, a seasonal role, or even a permanent position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marinas and shipyards have much higher security than they once did, so dock walking can be difficult at times, but it is still possible to find day work. We recommend starting early in the morning, aiming for 7:30-8:00 a.m., as this is a much better time to see and approach the crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Booking into crew houses or shared accommodation in the area makes networking with other crew members easier,\u00a0and expanding your network allows for more awareness of potential job opportunities. Facebook pages<\/a> are another way to find entry-level positions.\u00a0Vessels often post opportunities on pages such as Antibes Yacht Crew<\/a> and Palma Yacht Crew.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When is the Best Time to Dock Walk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering which season or month is the best to go dock walking, it depends. Late March or early April is a popular time for most, as the vessels will be looking for crew to join them for the Mediterranean season, which ends in September. If Europe is too far for you to travel at this time of year, look at vessels crossing the Atlantic in October and November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the Mediterranean season has finished, shipyards, such as La Ciotat in France, are ideal for targeting crew for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Familiarise yourself with the various boat shows and events<\/a> near you, which will provide opportunities for you to give out your CV and speak to crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dock Walking Tips and Hints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n