A Royal Canadian Navy program aimed at giving potential sailors a year to test their sea legs is attempting to shore up the force’s flagging numbers, and attracting attention south of the border.

Canada is looking for sailors to fill a combined total of 3,220 vacant regular force and reserve positions across the country. This past June, Canada’s navy announced that nearly three quarters of the sailors who signed up for the inaugural one-year Naval Experience Program had opted to stay in the military.

Canada's Naval Experience Program, which offers people a year to test their sea legs, is attracting some international attention{ai:summary}<p>The Royal Canadian Navy's Naval Experience Program aims to recruit sailors by allowing them a year to experience naval life. This initiative is in response to a shortage of personnel, with 3,220 positions currently unfilled in both regular and reserve forces.</p><p>The program has seen success, as nearly 75% of participants from the first cohort chose to remain in the military after their year. #military</p>

Canada's navy leans on adventure to entice recruits and help fill thousands of vacant positions

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