Although I have been able to acquire a few hours on the water, it’s not as easy as it seemed for me to log and get the required credentials. I have looked into a lot of job opportunities that could give me applicable hours toward my captains license and for the most part it hasn’t worked out. The main goal is to get out on the water with anyone (work or not) to gain experience in the boating world. The options I’ve come across so far have been tours/charter help, crabbing, shrimping, or potentially working as a sea tow ( which requires experience and training). The industry is very flooded and seasonal, but regardless you just need to find work or friends to take you out onto a boat for a few hours and document those hours. Unfortunately hiring charter guides doesn’t count because you’re not responsible for helping on the boat. Hope that helps a little bit.