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Seamester: Caribbean to Mediterranean - 70 Days
By necessity, this program will substitute shore time for sea miles as we'll be covering 5,000 plus over the course of the trip. Voyage emphasis? Bluewater sailing, and lots of it! Crewing a yacht on a transatlantic voyage is not something many can say they have achieved. Well, our participants can guarantee this while serving as members of our crew. At the same time, they earn 9 college credits ...
By necessity, this program will substitute shore time for sea miles as we'll be covering 5,000 plus over the course of the trip. Voyage emphasis? Bluewater sailing, and lots of it! Crewing a yacht on a transatlantic voyage is not something many can say they have achieved. Well, our participants can guarantee this while serving as members of our crew. At the same time, they earn 9 college credits in Nautical Science, Oceanography, and Student Leadership while visiting Caribbean, Portuguese, British, Spanish, and French ports along the way. As a team, your sense of accomplishment will be profound, and as an individual, the experience will set you apart. The skills you'll develop and the challenges you'll overcome are uncommon. Not only a perfect subject for any job interview, but this voya...
Program Highlights
Explore amazing destinations including the British Virgin Islands, Azores, Gibraltar, Mallorca (Spain), and France.
Earn nine academic credits from the University of South Florida for the Nautical Science, Oceanography, and Leadership class taught aboard.
Achieve the International Crew and Navigation Master sailing certifications from IYT (International Yacht Training).
Fine-tune your leadership skills as you become an integral part of the crew, being responsible for every aspect of life aboard a sailing vessel.
Cross the Atlantic under sail.
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Seamester student at the helm of Argo
Quick Details
- British Virgin Islands
- Nice, France
- Gibraltar
- Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Multiple Countries
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- Summer
- Communications
- Environmental Studies
- Leadership
- Marine Biology
- All Nationalities
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Amazing Life Changing Experience
by: Alexander Donkersloot - United StatesProgram: Seamester: Caribbean to Mediterranean - 70 Daysloved it. The challenges that brought people together and helped me grow as a person, the sheer beauty and thrill of sailing across an ocean, all the stops along the way, and the list goes on and on. The staff were super super super incredible and I wish that everyone had the opportunity to do something this awesome and fun. Thanks for the best summer ever. I did actionquest two years before and I knew the GXG was an awesome group. I would recommend taking some stuff off the packing list because...
What a trip
by: oliver Kokenge - United StatesProgram: Seamester: Caribbean to Mediterranean - 70 DaysThis summer I spent 40 days crossing the Atlantic ocean with some of the most amazing people I have ever met. The passion and energy that the Sea|Mester crew brought to S/Y Argo is what made my trip so special. I highly recommend any Sea|Mester program to anyone who loves to explore, sail, or wants to push themselves to do something simply extraordinary.
50-Day Atlantic Crossing
by: Kevin ChapmanProgram: Seamester: Caribbean to Mediterranean - 70 DaysThis program was both an excellent learning opportunity and a life-changing experience. I was able to learn seamanship and nautical science under experienced sailors while living at sea. I saw places few ever visit and from a perspective unlike that of a typical student abroad, and I immersed myself in a unique culture - a ship at sea - spurring not only social development but also personal growth. Some of my fondest memories were formed on my voyage and I left with a refined character and a gen...
Program Details
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Locations
- British Virgin Islands
- Nice , France
- Gibraltar
- Monte Carlo , Monaco
Types & Subjects
- Adventure Travel
- Communications
- Eco Tours
- Environmental Studies
Availability
Years Offered: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- After College
- During College
- Post High School
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accomodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
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