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After finishing school at 18 Tory began travelling, and eventually found herself working ski seasons throughout the winter months. During this time a friend of Tory’s first introduced her to the idea of working on superyachts, suggesting that they worked at ski resorts during the winter and on yachts during the summer.
“What drew me to the Cadetship was the hands-on experience you get to build up on the water, and the sea miles you gain over the duration of the course. It allows you to be thrown into situations that you wouldn’t usually be in.”
Tory had grown up sailing with her parents, so was already confident on the water. Looking to continue travelling whilst also being able to earn money, Tory started searching for a suitable pathway into the superyacht industry – and came across UKSA’s Superyacht Cadetship.
Still young and earning minimum wage, Tory received funding support from Trinity House, enabling her to enrol on the course.
Overcoming these challenges, Tory’s crew became life-long friends. After graduating from UKSA Tory felt more ready than ever to step out into the superyacht industry.
Since leaving UKSA Tory has also completed a 4-year around the world trip on a sailing yacht and gained a degree in sustainable maritime operations. Tory is currently the Chief Officer of a 52-metre sailing yacht out of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
“The funding I received from Trinity House helped me hugely. I had about 50 Euros to my name at the time so I would have never been able to do the course without their support”
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