12/08/2026
Fledgling crew, aspiring yachties be befuddled no longer by the sometimes daunting, sometimes overwhelming search for clarity within a manifold maelstrom of diffuse information. I've spent 11 years (hey, I've been doing other stuff too) writing this book and simplifying and mapping out the path forward.
Learn the whole shebang from what it’s like being on a boat, to examining bodies and sailing schools, available courses their content and prerequisites and the hierarchy of certifications as well the best places to study. Follow my recommendations on choosing and forging the most suitable path ahead without spending unnecessary bucks. Learn where and how to look for work, how to get your visas the easy way, preparing a boat for a voyage, becoming familiar with procedures and equipment on board, what it means to keep a good watch, maintenance and damage prevention, how to read and understand the weather, how to catch and gut a fish and tie knots with descriptive photo sequences. Also detailed in this book are some wild activities, pranks and creative ideas to keep yourself sane and entertained at sea.
Written by yours truly - a scallywag, scoundrel, owner of Gypsy Yacht Deliveries and an experienced yacht delivery captain with over 270 000nm and 25yrs in the industry.
Available at Amazon for kindle devices or the kindle desktop app here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9V8XFYY
or in PDF version here https://www.etsy.com/listing/4553390996/the-deckhands-playbook-a-career-in?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=the+deckhands+playbook&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=search&dd=1&content_source=0a37c857-fd1c-42f0-b8a4-3800abbd10e4%253ALT4ec8c06c29626b78996a80192870aaa990c26fb6&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=0a37c857-fd1c-42f0-b8a4-3800abbd10e4%3ALT4ec8c06c29626b78996a80192870aaa990c26fb6
