Superyacht Captain: Life and leadership in the world's most incredible industry

Description: Superyacht Captain by Brendan O’Shannassy Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Billionaires are the suns in their unique universe. Their solar system contains planets built of information and access. Like Copernicus physical sun, they dont seek either: information and access are captured in a gravitational field that circles them.There are the wealthy listed and described in Forbes and Sunday Times rich lists, there are the wealthy names only briefly mentioned with limited details. And then there are the wealthy who would never appear in these lists at all.Until space travel becomes available, superyachts represent the most rarefied experience, reserved only for the ultra-wealthy. It is a world so far beyond the norm that it defies even the most active of imaginations. In Billionaires Captain, Brendan OShannassy, a professional at the zenith of this lavish industry, gives a rare insight into this world that makes for eyebrow-raising reading, as entertaining as it is instructive. If the yachts in this book are the greatest display of wealth that is available in the world today, then equal to the yachts are the owners, with all the demands and complexities youd expect. Brendans time as the consummate Billionaires Captain has given him unparalleled access to the greatest wealth group the world has ever known.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? Whats it like to work with people for whom there can be no delays; no mistakes (would you fancy manoeuvring a two hundred million euro boat into a tiny spot in Monaco harbour, in front of your boss and Prince Albert?).Alongside this, Brendan weaves in the lessons hes learned as hes progressed from deck hand to captain, and these are useful for all. He is surprisingly humble and self aware: in a world of glitter and extravagance you can see why hes trusted. His constant questioning and search for self-improvement mean that the techniques and advice he draws out are not only interesting, but provide valuable insights for anyone leading teams with demanding objectives, needing to bring out the best from those they manage as well as themselves, make the most of your time and the time of those you manage, establish a clear vision, make good decisions, and deal well with emergencies and the unexpected. As captain, Brendan was expected to achieve excellence every single time – there are no excuses in this world – and how he learns to deal with this is fascinating.And all of this is told against a backdrop of seemingly impossible glamour, with plenty of juicy (if well disguised) stories of the parties and the lifestyle. A brilliant read for all the many superyacht fans out there, as well as anyone interested in leadership and management techniques from someone at the top of their game, working for those who define the rules of the game. Author Biography Brendan OShannassay grew up in Fremantle, Australia, and gained his degree and officer education with the Royal Australian Navy. In 2001 he joined his first superyacht as a deck hand, and worked his way up through the ranks to gain his first captaincy in 2006. His yacht racing career has also seen him participate in multiple Sydney Hobarts and the Fastnet Race, amongst others,Brendan is a Board Member of the International Superyacht Society, Chairman of the Captains Committee, and has helped to establish superyachtcrewhelp.org – a charity working to support the mental health of yacht crews.Superyacht Captain is his first book. Details ISBN 1472992660 ISBN-13 9781472992666 Title Superyacht Captain Author Brendan OShannassy Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 272 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:159077185; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! 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