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Why pay 10% to sell your yacht, knot 10 as in not 10%., we have proven that a world class yacht brokerage operation can flourish and provide exceptional service, communication and results at a rate far less than the 10% industry standard..

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Associate Editor Aileen Mack joined Dockwalk in July 2018. She is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. If she’s not at a concert or coffee shop, she is lost in a book, movie or a YouTube rabbit hole. Email Aileen at [email protected] .

After meeting aspiring crew through her company KNOT Yacht Services and receiving lots of questions, Alice Baker and her friend Courtney TeWhiu noticed a gap in the market for aspiring crew in New Zealand. This led them to start KNOT Superyacht Academy in June 2023.

“We want to give those interested in starting a career in the industry the best opportunity to learn the ropes and landing their first job on board,” TeWhiu says.

Baker and TeWhiu have both have had long and successful yachting careers. TeWhiu has been chief on a 50-meter and had lead service roles on vessels up to 87 meters, and Baker started as a stew on a 43-meter but found her place on board cooking on an Atlantic crossing. Their passion for the industry, desire to share it, and seeing others succeed drove them to start the academy.

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KNOT Superyacht Academy offers internationally recognized yacht certification by International Yacht Training, meaning students walk away with credentials that stack up overseas on their resumes. As the industry becomes more and more competitive, it’s important for crew to start their careers with a good baseline.

“What makes our academy unique is the courses we teach are highly interactive,” Baker says. “We provide a mixture of theory and practical that make the courses highly beneficial and enjoyable for the students.”

Currently, they offer a five-day superyacht interior crew course with VHF radio. Starting in 2024, the academy will offer Powerboat level 1 and 2, advanced cookery, Ships’ Cook Certification, food safety and hygiene, operating full-time with each course running at least once a month. While most courses will be in person to ensure students learn the hands-on skills for each course, some will be available online.

They have studied and trained in the manner they deliver the course content, so it’s taught in an engaging and conversation-based learning environment. “The courses’ practical elements are set up as exact replicas of an onboard experience,” TeWhiu says. “We have excursions, specialists, and live Q&A sessions from current Kiwi yacht crew.”

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The message they’re hoping to convey is that working on board yachts is a career and a team effort, but if you do it correctly, it can set you up for the future, Baker shares.

KNOT Yacht Services takes care of a fleet of luxury pleasure craft, where students can get hands-on land-based experience keeping interiors up to superyacht standard, plus they have day and extended charters on offer, and crew also work at marine industry events. The academy also provides recruitment and works with overseas agencies that will help place crew in jobs directly from NZ.

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Highly recommended this yacht recruitment agency specialises in supporting the 50m Superyachts & above, offering bespoke placements on yachts. 

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Experience top Chicago boat rentals with Knot My Boat Charters. Explore our fleet of 17 iconic yachts offering affordable and luxury boating options perfect for hosting unforgettable events and celebrations on Lake Michigan.

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Our yachts offer the ultimate comfort and entertainment for river cruises, fireworks, and fun days out on the water. Ranging from 33' sport cruisers to luxurious 70' yacht, each vessels comes with a premium bluetooth sound system, kitchen, restroom, and cooler on board.

33' Rinker Fiesta Vee

Rates start at $200/hr.

• 12 Passengers + 1 Charterer
• Includes cooler, kitchenette, and bathroom
• Sport Cruiser - modern and affordable

37' Rinker Fiesta Vee

Rates start at $250/hr.

• Larger Sport Cruiser - modern and affordable

34' Rinker Fiesta Vee

Rates start at $225/hr.

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48' Sea Ray Flybridge

Rates start at $315/hr.

• Cooler, kitchen, 2 staterooms, and 2 bathrooms
• Premium Cruiser - great for parties!

46' Sea Ray Express

Rates start at $300/hr.

• Cooler, kitchen, 1.5 staterooms, and 1 bathroom

55' Sea Ray Sundancer

Rates start at $350/hr.

• Luxe Yacht - spacious & luxurious

50' Sea Ray Sundancer

Rates start at $265/hr.

56' Sea Ray Sundancer

Rates start at $375/hr.

70' Sea Ray Sun Sport

Rates start at $400/hr.

• Cooler, kitchen, 3 staterooms, and 3 bathrooms

Please Note: Charter rates cover taxes, cleaning, and fuel. Captain and crew are not included but can be hired from our approved list or arranged independently by the client.

*Guests may select any duration with a minimum of 3 hours on weekdays (Mon-Fri).

**Guests may select from three available weekend time frames (Sat & Sun): 10AM-2PM, 2:45PM-6:45PM, or 7:30PM-11:30PM.

Celebrate the summer season with fireworks illuminating the sky at Navy Pier, starting from Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day Weekend . Craft your ideal summer evening on a private charter, filled with excitement, picturesque sunsets, and the dazzling spectacle of fireworks over Navy Pier.

Wednesdays - 9:00 pm saturdays - 10:00 pm, due to high demand and limited availability, we suggest booking as far in advance as possible for the following holidays:, 4th of july weekend, chicago scene boat party, chicago air & water show.

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We understand how important fast delivery of a first class super yacht-supply service is to you. No matter how large or small your request, we will devote care, speed and professionalism to your needs. Our aim is to exceed your expectations.

At Knotty Yacht Services, we are proud of our reputation for delivering a stress-free experience for our valued clients. You are our top priority. You can rest assured that with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, we are in a superb position to source your needs during your stay in Barbados and we won’t rest until your requirements have been delivered to your satisfaction.

Paying close attention to the Super Yacht world is our passion and ensures we fully understand your desires. Not only that, with family working directly on the Super Yachts, you can be assured we have an even greater insight into daily operations and the demands placed upon you to deliver.

With a strong administrative background, first class organisational skills, and strong relationships with suppliers, you can feel confident we can source what you need. Leave the logistics in our capable hands, then sit back and enjoy, as your clients praise you for incredible service, and a luxurious experience.

We excel at sourcing luxury goods, which include but are not limited to the following:

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We can source most provisions in Barbados, however  if you require any item  that isn’t available on the island, please bear in mind that it can take a few days to have provisions shipped in. We would therefore ask that you please give us as much notice as possible for such items.

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Our desire is to attend to your needs with grace and efficiency. Our Concierge services include, but are not limited to the following:

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Please let us know what you require.

If you ever find yourself in Barbados and need someone you can rely on, with great local knowledge and contacts, then look no further. Debbie at Knotty Yacht Services is your go to person on island. Highly recommended!!

Captain of S/Y DIANA

Debbie was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. Debbie helped us with everything from provisioning and laundry to sourcing water sports equipment. Everything was on time and of great quality. Will definitely use her again next time we are in Barbados!

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Debbie is amazing! I used her services during the time when COVID19 was restricting our movement around Barbados.

I used her for guest and crew provisions.

She communicated very well with me and doesn’t mind to go the extra mile to make sure you get what you need.

Would recommend this company 100%

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Debbie at Knotty is amazing, she not only delivered everything we needed for multiple trips during numerous visits to Barbados during the season but she always offered the most friendly and useful local advice, far beyond just a provisioning service. I can not recommend Debbie highly enough and actually hope that she starts offering agency services so that we can all officially make the most of her expertise. Thanks for always going above and beyond and for your hard work and honesty.

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As your Private Yacht Event Planner, we match you with the perfect yacht to make your wedding come to life in a completely unique way. We work with over 60 yachts nationwide, including the Bahamas. We support and guide our clients planning a wedding with 3 main levels of packages that include the chosen yacht and specific reception vendors. We organize the venue, vendors, payments, and planning by being your one stop, one source, one solution event professional.

Golden Knot Yacht Services brings you different levels of all inclusive wedding packages that include our most trusted vendor partners. Few event planners will bring you a full service experience. It's a lot of work, and we understand why they don't. But we strive to be different than the competition, and being responsible for the detailed logistics behind an event plays a large role in our key differentiators.

Final price dependent on Yacht, Location, Day of the Week, Time of Day, Time of Year, & Menu

Based on an average guest count of 125 guests, our Yacht Wedding package prices typically start between $205 to $265 per person and can go up from there.

Based on an average guest count of 50 guests, our Yacht Event package prices typically start at $261 per person and can go up or down from there.

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I am so excited to be working with Golden Knot Yacht Services! The service they provide is priceless to couples who want to get married on a yacht. There are so many details to be considered and they take care of every last one. The icing on the cake is that the owners had their wedding on a yacht and have the expertise needed to give you the wedding of your dreams!

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It’s proven that being on the water relaxes you the sounds of the waves bring a sense of calm and peace without even trying and when you add this dynamic to a party your guests are already and I’ve been mood before their first drink and that’s why there’s such a demand for this type of cruise What separates Golden Knot Yacht Services from the rest in the industry is that we truly enjoy working with small and large clients; size doesn’t matter when it comes to providing a great experience. Working behind the scenes to make sure everything we’ve planned with the client exceeds all their expectations is my favorite part of the job. We carefully select our vendors because we know that is a huge part of our success. We use a best agreed approach where we’re bringing all the vendors that we feel could provide the ultimate experience for our customers. That’s why we’re event planning experts, and when we only work with clients planning events on the water, it’s the most amazing experience for both the host and their guests. I was so happy when my grandmother saw the Statue of Liberty for the first time in our wedding and was awestruck by the beauty.

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Being able to provide such a personal and emotional memory for them that actually had nothing to do with our wedding was exactly what we wanted to give back to our guests. What sets us apart from our competition can really be summed up in one phrase: royal treatment. What sets us apart from our competition can really be summed up in one phrase: royal treatment. Our support for the.

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❓ is it cheaper to get married on a yacht.

PRO: Affordability. A wedding on the water is a cost-effective way to tie the knot. Whether you reserve a private room or charter an entire boat, many vessels offer a variety of package options to fit your budget.

❓ How much does it cost to get married on a yacht in Miami?

$19,800/event and up Private charter fees can include: Exclusive use of the ceremony and reception space on-board. Event planning services and entertainment coordination.

❓ What is the most expensive part of getting married?

Reception venue The most expensive parts of most weddings are costs associated with the reception venue , including the cost of renting materials, including tables and chairs, and serving food or alcohol.

❓ How to have an elegant wedding for $5,000 or less?

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8 knots every beginning sailor should know.

Knot tying has been around since the beginning of mankind. But it is sailors who turned it into an art form with many practical and decorative uses. There are hundreds of knots, but we will focus on the ones that are most often used on yachts that all beginning sailors should learn and master. These are the essential knots that you’ll learn how to tie in the RYA Competent Crew course.

The bowline is arguably the best-known and most-used knot onboard on yacht. The bowline forms a secure loop and, if properly tied, will not jam. It’s simple to tie and untie. It can easily and sturdily attach a line to any object. You can use a bowline to form a fixed loop at the end of a line creating a strong and reliable hold.

• Step 1: Form a small loop with a line.
• Step 2: Pass the end of the line through the loop from the under side.
• Step 3: Wrap the end around the standing line and back down through the loop.
• Step 4: Pull on the free end while holding the standing line to tighten the knot.
• Tip: “The rabbit comes out of the hole, around the tree, and back down the hole.”

2. Clove Hitch

‍ The clove hitch is a simple, all-purpose hitch but should not be trusted in critical applications—it can slip if the post rotates or if constant pressure is not maintained. It’s easy to tie and untie and is a useful binding knot.

• Step 1: Wrap the free end of a line around a post.
• Step 2: Cross the line over itself and around the post a second time.
• Step 3: Slip the working end under the last wrap and pull tightly.

3. Rolling Hitch

The rolling hitch is an easy and secure way to fasten a line to a post. It holds firmly in the direction of the standing line. It is derived from the clove hitch, but is significantly more secure. It is often used to secure the wishbone boom to the mast. It’s reliable, effective, and easy to tie. It grips itself, but only in one direction.

• Step 1: Wrap the end of the line around the post.
• Step 2: Repeat the wrap, crossing over the standing line a second time.
• Step 3: Wrap a third time around the post, but this time above the standing line. Do not cross over it.
• Step 4: Pass the free end under the last wrap and pull tightly to secure.

4. Cleat Hitch

A cleat hitch is a knot that is used every time to moor your yacht to secure the line to the cleat on a pier or dock. It will safely secure your yacht and is difficult to come untied accidentally, if tied properly.

• Step 1: Turn the line around the base of the cleat, then bring it back over the top of the cleat.
• Step 2: Make a figure eight, wrapping the line back under the arm of the cleat opposite the first turn, the back over the top of the cleat.
• Step 3: Once you have made a double figure eight, form an underhand loop and slip that loop over the arm of the cleat. This pins the free end under the last wrap.

5. Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

When tying mooring lines to rings or for tying a dinghy ashore, the round turn and two half hitch is the perfect knot. Unlike a bowline, it can be released under tension. It is strong, dependable, and never jams. It is also a knot that will support heavy loads.

• Step 1: Pass the end of the line around the post twice to stabilize the strain while tying the knot.
• Step 2: Go around the standing end to make the first half hitch. Pull it tight.
• Step 3: Continue around the same direction to make the second half hitch.
• Step 4: Pull tightly to secure the knot.

6. Reef Knot

Also known as a square knot, the reef knot can be used for tying the ends of two lines of the same diameter together. It can also be used to tie the foot of the sail that has been reefed. This knot should never be used to tie two lines together that are different sizes—it is unsafe and the lines can pull apart.  Make sure that the standing line and the free end exit the knot together.

• Step 1: Tie two over hand knots. First, right over left and then twist.
• Step 2: Then left over right and twist.
• Step 3: Make sure both parts of the line exit the knot together.

7. Sheet Bend

To join two lines of unequal diameter to make a longer line, use the sheet bend and double sheet bends. It is a suitable knot for most non-critical situations. Be sure that the free ends of both lines of the sheet bend are on the same side as the finished knot. The sheet bend is sometimes called a Weaver’s Knot when it is tied using yarn or twine.

• Step 1: Form a loop at the end of a line.
• Step 2: Pass the free end of the line to be joined under the opening of the loop.
• Step 3: Pass around both parts of the first line and back under itself.
• Step 4: Pull to tighten all four ends.
• Step 5: Two wraps around both parts of the first line will create a double sheet bend.

8. Figure of Eight

Used as a stopper knot on the end of a line, the figure of eight is used on halyards to prevent the line from disappearing inside the mast by accident. It can also be used to prevent the end of a line from fraying temporarily.

• Step 1: Pass the tail over itself to form a loop.
• Step 2: Continue under and around the standing end.
• Step 3: Pass the tail down through the loop.

All of these knots are taught in the RYA Competent Crew course and these simple step-by-step instructions can be used as a cheat sheet for practicing. Proper knot tying will make you a valuable member of any sailing crew.

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Every sail is not created equally. Some smaller yachts have only one sail, which makes sail selection a breeze. However, larger sailboats have several sails with dozens of different sail configurations. When learning to sail, it’s important to understand the different types of sails and how they are used. For example, if you want to go downwind faster, use a spinnaker. If you are headed upwind, you may want a code zero. In other words, different conditions require different types of sails with different characteristics.

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9 Essential Knots Every Sailor Should Know

Bights, Bends, and Bitter Ends by Bill Ibsen – NauticEd Sailing Instructor

Sailing knots are nothing short of mechanical genius. It’s not just that these knots hold fast; they can also be easily untied under load or once the load is eased. Unlike the overhand knots we tied in our sneakers as kids, which sometimes became nearly impossible to untie, many sailors’ knots can hold hundreds or even thousands of pounds of force yet remain relatively easy to untie.

Much like the elegant simplicity of a hairpin design, many of these 9 essential knots are as simple in form as possible. There’s a unique beauty in their design. I marvel at every correctly tied Trucker’s Hitch I create, both mechanically and aesthetically.

If you think my knot passion is a bit much, consider Clifford W. Ashley. His 1944 compilation, The Ashley Book of Knots , is esteemed as the definitive book on knots. He spent eleven years identifying and sketching 3,900 knots with 7,000 illustrations. If this article ropes in your interest, I highly recommend buying his humor-filled book, which details “every practical knot—what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from, and how to tie it.”

For most readers, this article serves as a quick primer on the world of knots—some of which date back to ancient Egypt. If you’re skeptical, check out this photo I took at the Great Pyramids where archaeologists found a Pharaoh’s Nile River transport vessel sporting at least a square knot. We’re tying knots today as part of a long nautical tradition.

Understanding Knots and Lines

Lines have many fascinating features (who would have thought that something as simple as a line would have parts!). Check out the image below, and you’ll quickly grasp the concepts. But first, here are several quick tips:

• A “knot” is formed by tying a line to itself.
• A “hitch” makes a rope fast to another object.
• A “bend” joins two lines together.
• The “bitter end” of a line refers to the tail end of a line that fastens to the vessel but is often used to refer to the end of a line or its “working end.”
• A “bight” is not a “loop”—they are different. A bight becomes a loop when the two lines cross.
• Overhand loops are also called “traps” as they are often used to trap a bight, as in a Trucker’s Hitch.

Now, study this picture to get a tighter grasp of knot anatomy:

1. Cleat Hitch

My most frequently tied knot. Every time you pick up a mooring ball, you’ll tie two cleat hitches. You’ll also use it every time you secure your dinghy to a cleat on your moored yacht. That’s why the cleat hitch is #1 on my list.

Hey, did you know that cleats have discrete parts, too! They have “horns” connected to “shoulders” which is fairly self-explanatory if you just look at the overall shape.

Animated Knots offers two versions of cleat hitches: “dock lines” and “halyards.” NauticEd and other sailing schools teach the “halyard” version for docking. My friend, Captain Jeremy Elwell, confirms that his 36” sailboat remained securely tethered to the dock during 2018 Hurricane Michael’s category 5 winds (peaking at 160 mph) as it made landfall, thanks to the halyard version of the cleat hitch.

But if you’ve got a large boat (60’+), you may want to use Animated Knots Cleat Hitch (Docking Version) which substitutes lots of cute little figure-8’s in lieu of the “halyard” version’s final locking hitch, which indeed can get jammed under heavy loads like 40+ knot winds securing a 50’ catamaran with lots of windage. The many figure-8 wraps are super easy to untie under heavy load.

• Always initiate the cleat hitch by wrapping the line around the FAR shoulder of the cleat relative to the direction of load.
• The finished product should look like “two roads under a bridge.”
• The input and output lines should enter/exit on opposite sides of the cleat. If they exit from the same side, try re-tying it.

More info at https://www.animatedknots.com/cleat-hitch-halyard-knot

2. Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

If the round turn and two-half hitch was a baseball player, it would be considered a “utility player” because it can play so many different positions very well. Use it to secure your dinghy painter to the dinghy dock. Use it to tie your fenders to the lifelines – because you don’t trust the clove hitch to hold fast your heavy fenders. Use it to stern-tie your catamaran to a big rock or tree ashore.

More info at https://www.animatedknots.com/round-turn-two-half-hitches-knot

A workhorse knot that does not slip or bind under load. Use a bowline to tie jib sheets to the jib clew, or to join two lines.

Etymology : The bowline has been in use for thousands of years, but the name first appeared in written English in 1627, when one John Smith called it the “Boling Knot.”

Engineering Note: Bowline knots break at about 70-75% of the line’s full strength. For example, a 3/4” nylon double braid dock line with a breaking strength of about 19,000 lbs. could take over 13,000 lbs. to break with a properly executed bowline knot.

Animated Knots notes that the bowlines’ “principal shortcoming is that it cannot be tied, or untied, when there is a load on the standing end. It should therefore be avoided when, for example, a mooring line may have to be released under load.”

A memorable method to tie a bowline is: “The squirrel goes through the hole, around the back of the tree, and back through the hole.”

Note: If you’ve got a long, relatively thick (e.g. 3/4” diameter) double-line dinghy painter, tying a “bowline on a bight” is a great way to quickly tie up to a dinghy dock or dock pylon, and not have to hassle with all the extra length of line. Just tie a normal bowline midway on the line using the double line as if it were just a single line.

More info at https://www.animatedknots.com/bowline-knot

Also, watch how to tie a Bowline on a Bight

4. Figure 8

This simple knot is used as a stopper knot on the end of a line, such as a jib sheet led through a fairlead or cam cleat. It prevents the line from whipping loose in a gust of wind, potentially smacking you or your crew in the face or elsewhere.

More info at https://www.animatedknots.com/figure-8-knot

5. Trucker’s Quick Release Hitch

Both sailors and truckers use this handy knot to cinch down a load. Sailors use it to secure a dinghy on the foredeck or for tying up a paddleboard to the lifelines. Its cinching power can create a 2:1 or even 3:1 purchase. Secure the hitch with two half hitches around the purchase.

More info at https://www.animatedknots.com/truckers-hitch-knot-quick-release

6. Sheet Bend

Use this to join two lines of unequal or similar size. The thicker diameter line must be used for the simple bight.

More info at https://www.animatedknots.com/sheet-bend-knot

7. Clove Hitch

This hitch can be tied to a lifeline, pylon, or piling and is often used to tie smaller fenders to lifelines. It is quick to tie but not very reliable under load and can be hard to undo.

More info at https://www.animatedknots.com/clove-hitch-knot-rope-end

8. Square (or Reef) Knot

If your boat’s mainsail has a sail bag with shoelace-like ties, square knots are a tidy solution for securing the bag.

More info at https://www.animatedknots.com/square-knot

9. Rolling Hitch

Use this knot to apply a load to another line or a bar. It is useful for fixing an override in your winch by pulling out the jammed line below some of the wraps around the winch. The knot can slide down the line yet grip when pulled in the direction of the turns (i.e. the direction in which you’ll apply the load).

More info at https://www.animatedknots.com/rolling-hitch-knot

Conclusion +BONUS VID

Now, with these knots mastered, you’re ready to take on the high seas with confidence and flair. So, grab your captain’s hat, light up that pipe, and pull out your rum keg for a well-deserved seat. Practice these knots on the dock with an air of nautical wisdom (an eye-patch and parrot on your shoulder will only add to the mystique). If nothing else, you’ll become the dockside knot-tying legend, mesmerizing kids, and earning the respect (and possibly envy) of your fellow sailors. Who knows, maybe they’ll even start calling you the “Knotorious Captain” !

Happy knotting and smooth sailing!

Bonus content: Watch this Moorings charters dockmaster in Tahiti tie a fender to the lifelines in a clever way which allows the knot to be quickly released yet remains secure.

Thanks to NauticEd Instructor Bill Ibsen for writing this blog article.

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Bill is a co-author of NauticEd’s new course Navigating Emotions: Effective Command through Emotional Intelligence (EQ). He is also a NauticEd instructor, and corporate coach for executive teams and leaders, specializing in cultivating leadership skills, improving EQ, and conflict resolution. He is also a part-time driving instructor at the Porsche Experience Center, Atlanta, GA.

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