Dyserth teenager living dream working on luxury yachts
To fund her travels, Erin has been 'dockwalking'—taking her CV from yacht to yacht to ask for work.
Erin has spent around a month in France, mainly working in Cannes (Image: Supplied)
The 18-year-old said: "So far my summer in France is going amazing.
"Solo travelling through the south of France has probably been the best experience I've ever had.
"I've met so many new people and done things I thought I'd never do."
Her efforts paid off when she secured a day job on a 28-metre yacht as a sole stewardess.
She said: "Throughout the days I'd have to wake up early to go on 'dock walks' to hopefully find day work or even a job.
"Dockwalking is where you go up and down the many docks of the south of France with your CV in hand and ask for day work.
"It can be hard at times, but it's a fun way to get your steps in, raise your confidence and talk to many people.
"In the first week I managed to get my first day job on a 28-metre yacht as a sole stew, organising and cleaning for multiple guests."
Erin has spent around a month in France, mainly working in Cannes but also at a villa in Grasse.
To fund her travels, Erin has been taking her CV from yacht to yacht to ask for work (Image: Supplied)
She has visited several other destinations including Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Nice, and Cap-d'Ail.
She said: "One of my favourite things about the yachting industry is the networking, where you meet yachties or greenies (a yachting term for those new to the industry) like myself.
"This is how I found my first day of work.
"It's the best way to meet new people and they're the most supportive people you will meet."
Erin recently completed her final year at Coleg Llandrillo and hopes to secure a longer-term role as a stew chef on a superyacht.
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She said: "Studying at college has helped me get to where I am now and I can't wait to see what the future in yachting holds."
Alongside her work, Erin has enjoyed exploring the region and celebrating events.
She said: "I got the opportunity to celebrate the 4th of July with some girls I met in Cannes with the best firework show I've ever seen."
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