Hi all! I'm Canadian born, but grew up in
Trinidad and Tobago (Tobago to be exact) next to the ocean my whole life. I have made my living thus far as a musician and audio
engineer but im looking to change careers.
Right now i
work for a scaffolding company in
Ontario and I'm enjoying the physical aspects of the
work, but I would much rather be at sea.
From what I've been able to ascertain the CCG is not a bad bet. Attending the coast guard
training college in
Nova Scotia u get trained for free, and u are guaranteed a job upon graduation, decent salary etc etc plus the Canadian coasties are non-military and non-law enforcement so there's less chance of being in a shoot out with anyone.
My question is, has anyone done this? I am 29 and I have a wife that I dont want to spend all my time away from if possible. If you have been to the CCG college, let me know what it was like, do u have to live there, can u leave to see
family if they are near by?
Also what is life like in the CCG? How much time do u spend away from home? What is the atmosphere like? Also if u attend the college, I know u have to serve for four years in the CCG upon graduation, but can u drop out of the college before that if u wish or are u signed up for good until they kick you out?
thanks for any info!
PS how do experienced sailors battle
sea sickness?
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