Overview
An insider's guide to the superyacht industry, detailing how to get in, progress through the ranks and thrive on the journey.
The definitive guide for prospective crew, new crew and crew at all ranks within the industry, Superyacht Success is an audience with one of the most experienced superyacht captains in the business, blending solid advice with illuminating and entertaining anecdotes from on board.
Read on for:
- An overview of the industry, its history, culture and language
- The practicalities of getting hired and understanding life on board
- Hard-won advice on how to thrive on your journey up the career ladder
- Leadership wisdom: establishing a culture of openness and trust, setting boundaries and dealing with the demands of perfectionism
- Communication essentials
- A toolbox of practical tips and checklists on everything from boat handling and briefing teams
- Expert insights from high profile professionals within the industry
This handbook gives you the insider's take on the 'superyacht life', whether as a deck hand or captain, and a clear sense of where the dangerous waters are and how to avoid them. It shows you how to handle the demand for absolute perfection at all times whilst avoiding the easy trap of allowing yachting to overwhelm your life.
This book title, Superyacht Success (A guide to navigating the yachting industry), ISBN: 9781399426497, by Brendan O'Shannassy, published by Bloomsbury USA (March 3, 2026) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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