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    Posted: 04 Mar 10 at 9:18pm
Hi guys! Some of the veterans of this site may remember me as Radial197102 but I have since lost my password :/

Just a quick question really, I have applied for a job at Minorca Sailing, teaching... yes you guessed it... sailing :)

I was just wondering if you guys had any experiences there? What is it like? It is a little daunting for a 20 year old girl to go out there on her own so I'm trying to get as much info as possible!

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have a look at their website...give you a feel for the place.

relax and enjoy it - I'm sure you'll have a great tima nd they'll be lots of others in the same boat as you..

Check to see whether taking a bike is recommended - the centre and the instructors accommodation are a spread out a bit along the bay..
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Relax, you'll be fine. Haven't done it myself but have several friends who
have. They all loved it and and immediately got on great with everyone else
that worked there.
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Ooooh that makes me feel a bit better.

Thanks :D
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Totally offtopic .. Welcome back youu!

Good luck with the interview, you'll be fine!
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I am sure I will be :)

If anyone has any more info on MinorcaSailing that would be great! I need to get sailing more and what better way than in a hot country and getting paid to do it :D
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Been holiday there, and had friends that worked there- my impression is that is one of the few warm-weather sailing schools where staff actually get to sail during work, rather than herding sailors from power boats- but don't expect to sailing all day everyday. People pay good money to do that for their holiday, you're there to serve them.
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Ratface (James) has worked for Rockley Watersports so may give his advice later.

I have worked in Switzerland at the age of 18 for a couple of months, the first thing that hit me was home sickness, that lasted a couple of days but after i got over it, I really enjoyed my time.

Do socialise with others, don't stay on your own for too long, and do plan your food budget so you dont overspend.
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I will be fine with homesickness, I have been at University for a year now and got over that feeling long ago!! I also have a friend coming out there with me but he will be working in bars etc as he is a non-sailor (Yes I AM going to teach him how to sail on my days off)
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Originally posted by GBR351

I also have a friend coming out there with me but he will be working in bars etc as he is a non-sailor (Yes I AM going to teach him how to sail on my days off)



there's not a lot of choice of bars in ses salinas
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