The best way a young man can build serious sea time and see the world
is to join the US Navy.

Go to ABC school, or perhaps enter the Navy academy in Annapolis, they
have some excellent ship handling courses. If your scared of the open
sea you could join the USCG... they have a nice sailing training ship
called the Eagle. Military time at sea is the only way to get 2 full
days seatime for every day at sea.

Joe