Sailing Business

Introduction to Sailing is veteran sailor Christian Williams’ candid and highly entertaining invitation to boats and the sea. Writing for new sailors of every kind, he evokes the joy of wind and water in an intimate style that begins with dinghies, which he advocates as most fun of all, and continues through cruising boats small and large and for every budget.

Sailing is an international sport that offers many rewards. Imagine white sails billowing against a clear sky, the brisk feel of the breeze on your face, and the gentle motions of the boat as it cleanly slices through the water. While sailing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, it also requires you to be an active participant more than almost any other type of boating.

An engaging and very funny autobiography of a New Zealand baby boomer, Pic tells the story of a privileged teenager unimpressed by the blandishments of a convention life. He taught himself leatherwork and handmade sandals and bags supported a nomadic, barefoot lifestyle that spanned small town New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, the hippy trail across North America and a winter sharing a derelict tenement with the homeless of London.

The allure of starting a boat rental business can be captivating, but navigating the actual process can be daunting. Sailing into Profits is your essential guide to transforming your dream of owning a boat rental business into a successful reality. This comprehensive book addresses the most common challenges faced by aspiring boat rental entrepreneurs, offering actionable solutions to set you on the right course. From understanding the initial investments, obtaining necessary licenses, insurance, and permits, to marketing strategies and customer service excellence—this book covers it all.

SAIL OR SINK (SOS) delivers three breakthrough discoveries: The only correct definition and use of the organization Immune System, a first-ever look at and understanding of the core components driving organization change, and the Organizational Effectiveness Survey, SM the only validated diagnostic assessment capable of measuring the four culture types, as well as the trilogy of traits making up organization culture. As a leader seeking to take your organization to its next level of success, Sail Or Sink (SOS) charts your course.

In 2005, a little book called Blue Ocean Strategy grew into a global best seller. With over four million copies sold and industry recognition as “one of the most iconic and impactful strategy books ever written”, Blue Ocean Strategy changed the way many people thought about business. We tip our hats to the title, and the framing of the idea, because it is a legendary example of languaging. More than 15 years later, you will still hear people in business meetings referencing “blue oceans” and “red oceans”. But...there are a few problems.