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Gap Year Sailing Programs
About Programs
A gap year is typically a year-long break before or after university. Sailing in a gap year is a trip of discovery. These unique adventure programs can take you across oceans and whole regions to experience dozens of countries in a single gap year. They can cover several regions, like the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, New England, The Maritimes, etc.
You’ll find that a boat is a perfect place to put classroom theory into real-world practice. The valuable new skills that you have here can be easily applied to nearly any workplace. Cooperation, creative thinking, and problem-solving are all necessities of life aboard a ship and applicable wherever you go after your voyage ends.
Planning Your Trip
● Costs
How much a sailing gap year costs changes greatly depending on the type of the program and the length of the voyage. A program lasting a few weeks may cost $5
000 or more. Months-long adventures may be as much as $20,000, especially if they involve college credits or other coursework.
● Accommodation (住宿)
Housing will consist of a berth (铺位) aboard your boat. Don’t expect anything fancy. You’ll likely have little more than a bed and a small storage locker in a two-or three-person cabin. Given the limited size of your living space, expect to stay with your crew mates at all times with little real privacy.
● Health & Safety
Living aboard a ship means that you can’t always count on having medical equipment nearby. You are asked to provide a health certificate (证明) confirming that you are in good health before being accepted into your program. Most programs include medical emergency insurance as part of their fees.
1. Which of the following is the benefit of joining the programs?
A. Learning survival skills on the sea.
B. Gaining applicable skills and experience.
C. Making new friends with your crew mates.
D. Having chances to operate high-tech equipment.
2. What can we say about the accommodation of the programs?
A. Cheap. B. Simple. C. Private. D. Comfortable.
3. What is required to join the programs?
A. Learn basic shipboard duties. B. Have a large budget for your trip.
C. Buy medical emergency insurance. D. Offer a health certificate from your doctor.
