I ended up taking a job as crew on the Hy-Line high speed ferry from the Cape to Nantucket.

Wow!! My dad was captain of the East Chop until 3 years ago when he retired at age 79. I remember his mates Dee and Win among others. If you mention his name, please don't let anyone know that his son is out spewing seditious, irreligious bunk on the Internet. Mom and Dad think I am contemplating a career change to the priesthood.

(actually, I think they know better but that they hold out dim hope!)

Remember to book all your time. If you enjoy it, buy some used Houston books and start studying for your license. That's on my list of to-dos. I often think of a stint at Hy-Line as my dream retirement job.