We can be guilty of forgetting this sometimes, but the UK can still rule the waves.
Despite what you may have heard about a British shipbuilding decline, we are world leaders in yacht building and design, and still growing strong.
And the work is incredibly varied, for building a yacht, or sailing vessels, takes a lot more than you’d expect.
Technical skills are required, with STEM-based A-levels or BTECH equivalent qualifications often serving as a good starting point.
This is where the Royal Yachting Association’s growing army of 24,000 qualified instructors come in, to train and provide licenses for ‘pleasure craft’ users, from powerboat drivers to windsurfers.
And in marine leisure, there’s a whole host of other industries and jobs out there.
The UK is also home to water sport instructor courses for all of these and more, which could see experienced workers earn more than £50,000 each year.
The Olympics are a reminder of how special the UK can be at marine leisure, and our ability to lead the world of maritime.
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