So what do I have to do to get in the Waterski or Boat industry?

[bigskieridaho]

I am in Aviation sales now, but what does a person have to do to get into the Boat or Watersports industry? I know we all probably think about it, but really would be a dream job! Just thought I would throw it out there when I pretty much eat, sleep, dream about and look at everything that has to do with boats or skiing. Ha!

[Kelvin]

Not to bust your bubble, but be careful what you wish for. I've known several young up and coming skiers that have gone into the boating industry. For many of them, their skiing and tournament participation severely decreased.

[bigskieridaho]

@Kelvin well not young, but not old....

[MichaelGoodman]

When the good boating weather is here you will not be boating

instead you will be dealing with other boaters problems on their boats.

[Spuddy]

I agree with the above statement, I went into post secondary education thinking that is exactly what I wanted to do, but after working one summer I thought no way! You are just helping other people enjoy time on the water and spending much less of your time doing it. Best thing is to find something that allows you the flexibility to spend time out on the water and of course the income to do so!

[liquid d]

Practice really hard and become a pro...that's where the money's at!

[bigskieridaho]

Ha, not looking to work in a shop. Basically marketing, sales, promotions etc. even if it was a side gig I’d be fine with that.

[Spuddy]

Even sales and marking you’re going to be dealing with issues with people want to use there boats.

[BlueSki]

Run a snowmobile rental business, that definitely would provide time for water skiing.

[Horton]

a vow of poverty

[The_MS]

Start a waterskiing web site

[Horton]

@ms a few folks try that every year. No one wants to work at it for 10 years before it makes a penny.

[thager]

@Horton Better frame that penny you made yesterday! B)

[The_MS]

@Horton he didn’t say anything about making money.

[bigskieridaho]

@MS Very true I didn’t say that. It would be great just to be involved however would like to at least have some perks at least or make it a part time money thing if any. Full time would obviously need pay.....

[jepski]

I turned my former passion (cycling) into my profession for almost 15 years. It could be best described as "Snack or Famine", as in just enough to get by - or no money. And as others have said you are working while others are playing. And I haven't even touched up the aspects of it being an industry that is seasonal, or weather dependent.

[Obrienslalom]

You could move:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnW5vBnAdK4

[DaveD]

Silver Spray is hiring? YES! Career change hear I come.

[dnewton]

Does anyone else ever consider selling their whole life and going to work for a ski school and becoming a full time ski bum? That seems rather appealing quite often.

[Horton]

@dnewton have you ever spent 8 to 10 hours a day in the boat 5 to 7 days a week? It's not as glamorous as it sounds.

[dnewton]

@Horton have you ever had employees?!?! Haha kidding.

Doing some mindless weedeating of the lake doesn’t sound half bad somedays!

[schafer]

1 option is to Dig a lake....

[swc5150]

@Horton that can be said for any profession I think. I spend 8 hours a day on a tour bus quite often, which isn't glamorous, but making a living playing music is totally worth it:)

 

My advice to anyone for any profession...go after it with the utmost persistence.

[bigskieridaho]

Think I will just stick with what I am doing, and work from home, and go skiing when I want..... not bad I guess.

[The_MS]

Invent a speed control that works. You could be king of the industry.