{"product_id":"superyacht-success-brendan-oshannassy-9781399426497","title":"Superyacht Success: The Insider's Guide to the Yachting Industry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Entertaining, authoritative, and fascinating.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Joseph Finder, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Oligarch's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book contains gold ... I highly recommend it to anyone working within the industry.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Tim Clarke, Director of Quay Group \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A book filled with honesty, valuable advice and plenty of reality.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Martin Redmayne, Chairman \u0026amp; Editor in Chief of The Superyacht Group \/ The Superyacht Agency \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn insider's guide to the superyacht industry, detailing how to get in, progress through the ranks and thrive on the journey.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI have made a life's career within the superyacht community, and in Superyacht Success I share this openly. This is for readers who want to start or continue a career in the superyacht industry, as well as for those who want an insight into the most amazing workplace.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuperyacht Success\u003c\/i\u003e is an audience with one of the most experienced superyacht captains in the business, and gives you the insider's take on the culture of the industry, how to get hired and how to thrive as you progress through the ranks - handling the demand for absolute perfection at all times, yet avoiding the easy trap of allowing yachting to become your life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Section 1 provides an overview of the industry and its history. \u003cbr\u003e- Section 2 examines getting hired (detailing useful qualifications and experience, and advice on agencies and interviews), embracing being new, understanding life on board, and typical career pathways. \u003cbr\u003e- Section 3 covers questions of leadership: establishing a culture of openness and trust, setting boundaries, dealing with the demands of perfectionism. \u003cbr\u003e- Section 4 dives into questions of captaincy: communication and crafting a superyacht life well lived. \u003cbr\u003e-Section 5 comprises of an invaluable toolbox of advice and techniques for crew at all levels from boat handling to briefing teams. \u003cbr\u003e-Chapters also feature '10 Dos and Don'ts' boxes, as well as insights from other high-profile professionals within the industry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the definitive insider's guide to the normally shielded world of Superyachts, and clearly sets out what crew need to know to progress and succeed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brendan O'Shannassy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1399426494\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781399426497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Adlard Coles Nautical Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.10d","brand":"Brendan O'Shannassy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241260986623,"sku":"9781399426497","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7e9b8709-420f-427b-8501-e4d3432864b1.jpg?v=1772653576","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/superyacht-success-brendan-oshannassy-9781399426497","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}