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Superyacht Captain
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 273

Superyacht Captain

In Superyacht Captain, a professional at the zenith of one of the world's most lavish and exclusive industries gives a rare insight into a career that makes for eyebrow-raising reading, as entertaining as it is instructive. The tale of an ordinary boy whose career takes him on a most extraordinary journey, this book begins with Brendan messing about in boats in a sleepy coastal Australian town, and ends with him becoming one of the most successful and respected superyacht captains in the industry – the consummate 'Billionaire's Captain'. Spanning two decades and circling the globe, his story draws readers into the real world of superyachts, their crew and their owners, in the most intimate...

Superyacht Captain
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 273

Superyacht Captain

This book is the tale of an ordinary boy whose career takes him on a most extraordinary journey. One that begins with messing about in boats in a sleepy coastal Australian town, and ends as one of the most successful and respected superyacht captains in the industry. Spanning two decades and circling the globe, his story draws readers into the real world of superyachts, their crew and their owners, in the most intimate of ways. Much of the book is comprised of fascinating and jaw-dropping insights and revelations about the real lives of the super wealthy - what is that sort of life really like? Does it make you happy? What's it like to work with people for whom there can be no delays; no mis...

Summary of Brendan O’Shannassy's Superyacht Captain
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 33

Summary of Brendan O’Shannassy's Superyacht Captain

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was a child who was allowed to do as I pleased, and I enjoyed it. I was raised in a middle-class family in Australia, and I was always at the yacht club looking for someone to sail with. I met Michael, another young beachside vagrant, and became inseparable friends. #2 I was playing Australian Rules Football for the local club, the Rockingham Rams, when I met Michael. We became friends, and I felt a sense of belonging with his gang of tough kids. I could move between worlds and be the unseen connector between them. #3 The time stamp of your home town always stays with you, even long after it stops being a feature in your life. In 2014, I was in Monaco to meet colleagues and three children of Rockingham were also staying in the Fairmont Hotel. #4 I meekly joined my colleagues in the Monaco Yacht Club the morning after the night in the Fairmont. We had met to conduct a pre-meeting rehearsal before we took the helicopter to Nice airport for the Aeroflot flight to Moscow. We were presenting to a client the technical details supporting a €300 million yacht that was soon to begin construction.

Running Against the Tide
  • Language: en

Running Against the Tide

From the star of Bravo’s hit reality show Below Deck comes Running Against the Tide, the “Stud of the Sea’s” first-ever memoir recounting his journey from landlocked Saginaw, Michigan to the high seas, where he has spent more than twenty-five years as a superyacht captain. The cast members of Below Deck are known for their catfights, scheming, personal attacks, and long-held grudges, but what keeps viewers coming back week after week is resident hero Captain Lee, the only cast member to appear in all five seasons. But you don’t have to be one of Below Deck’s 1.5 million weekly viewers to appreciate Captain Lee’s story, which offers a glimpse behind-the-scenes at the luxury yach...

Work on a Super Yacht
  • Language: en

Work on a Super Yacht

Fancy a career change? Looking for something different? Wanting to travel the world and save money? Well may be super yachting could be for you? This guide is aimed at those considering entry into the super yacht industry to help increase their knowledge into this highly competitive industry. It is an honest account of the industry from someone who has been working within the industry and learning the realities; both good and bad. It is full of essential information and useful pointers and tips to help get you started. A broad spectrum of essential website links is enclosed to strengthen your knowledge as well as some technical terms. It is also aimed to help the reader learn how to stand out from the crowd and assist on the quest to achieve that dream job. "This is is a brilliant book..." Amazon review "Accurate, informative, honest, and gold dust for anyone wanting to get into the industry. " iBooks review "...a must buy for anyone wanting to go into the industry." Amazon review

The Magic of the Swatchways
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 244

The Magic of the Swatchways

One of the best yachting books ever written, this is MAurice Griffith's first collection of yarns about the joys and problems of sailing the Thames estuary. The Magic of the Swatchways rejoices in natural romance of the wild and deserted creeks and rivers of the East Coast of England, speaking to those who love to explore in small boats.

Working on Yachts and Superyachts
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 278

Working on Yachts and Superyachts

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2013-05-27
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  • Publisher: CreateSpace

Working on Yachts and Superyachts This book, in its fourth edition, is a must read, comprehensive look at the luxury yacht industry from the perspective of working as crew on board. Not only does it discuss what the industry involves, but how it works. What qualifications and/or paperwork are required for crew, what jobs are available and where, when and how to find them. It will also give you a real insight into what living in board is really like and includes information from crew working in yachting, giving up-to-date and sound advice. It is not a training manual for safety at sea and it is not a "how to" book on sailing. It is an in depth look at the jobs in particular the entry level po...

Why Sailors Can't Swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 97

Why Sailors Can't Swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities

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  • Published: 2013-07-28
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  • Publisher: A&C Black

Why will a sailor never go to sea on Friday 13th? Why are boats always referred to as 'she'? How do you navigate the ocean without a compass? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Why do sailors wear earrings? Did Blackbeard actually exist? Did Nelson really say 'Kiss me, Hardy'? What's the correct way to bury a body at sea? Why is a rope never called a rope? This fascinating collection of maritime folklore and trivia delves into the history, science and culture of the sea, and is packed full of entertaining, surprising and insightful facts, from the delightfully obscure to the amusingly quaint, including everyday expressions that have their origins on board ship. Topics include: sailors and superstitions; ships and shipbuilding; navigation and seamanship; pirates and smugglers; fish and fishermen; coasts and oceans; tides and weather; art and literature of the sea.

Phoenix from the Ashes
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 265

Phoenix from the Ashes

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2012-04-01
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  • Publisher: A&C Black

'We didn't want to be wiping porridge off the walls - we wanted places no rougher than a farm pond. The silence in these places was complete - so much so that we found ourselves speaking in whispers.' Many sailors dream of a quiet life living aboard a classic yacht. Few reach that dream following the same path as Justin Ruthven-Tyers and his wife. After a fire destroyed everything they owned, the couple decided to build their own classic sailing yacht and live aboard in the wilds of Scotland - up creeks, in rocky pools, in lovely desolate places whose descriptions would make any armchair traveller ache to go there. They started their new life by felling trees for the timber they needed to build their boat, the first unusual step in their unique story. With a wonderful turn of phrase, Justin's humorous narrative will engage those who dream of living a similar lifestyle, and inspire those motivated to attempt it.

Reeds Superyacht Manual
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 402

Reeds Superyacht Manual

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2010-05-15
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  • Publisher: A&C Black

The standard on-board reference for all large pleasure yachts and commercial vessels worldwide.