Shipwright, marine /auto electrical, sail maker and as you said diesel mechanic also hair dresser if cruising

0llie said..
Hey there

Anyone have any thoughts on a useful trade / job that could be used around the world while sailing?

I'm thinking diesel mechanics which I guess would be useful in ports and harbours and stranded fellow sailers.

Good uni in Tassie offering marine trades etc

Or would you grow a small investment nest ie a house here in Oz to fund a livaboard lifestyle?

Auto electrician. If you have an investment property or rent your own house you will have to file a tax return.

get your marine tickets skipper in every port

Easier jobs would be cook, waiter or bar tender. Every restaurant in the world has a problem of staff not showing up and they are willing to pay cash for a day or a week of commitment. Heck, even the yacht club that is hosting the offshore race will be short staffed for a few days - and you wouldn't be questioned by pesky immigration workers. You could be a sailor half the year and ski-bum the other half.

Author: All you need is a pen and paper. I've already got 400 pages of my "Nobel prize winning novel' written. The OP never mentioned how much money he needs to live.

I've seen many back packers getting jobs picking up client's for hotel accommodation from bus stops and airport in many marine locations