The Deck Manual

Life as a green deckhand isn’t easy. Amongst other challenges, you will be expected to quickly learn a wide range of tasks and perform them to a very high standard. You will be scrubbing teak, towing tenders, holding watches, detailing paint and stainless, repairing caulking, dropping anchor- and that's just the beginning.

While you'll hopefully have good training and mentorship onboard, The Deck Manual gives you a crucial head start. This ebook lets you build confidence and master fundamental superyacht deck skills at your own pace — so you're fully prepared to make a strong impression from day one.

This ebook contains over 90 pages of content, more than 30 detailed illustrations, and quotes from highly accomplished super yacht crew that give a unique perspective and insight into the skills the industry requires.

You'll learn how to:

✅ Safely set up tows for tenders

✅ Drop and haul anchor with confidence

✅ Handle lines and fenders during med moor and side-to mooring operations

✅ Stand an in-port or anchor watch

✅ Complete a full wash down- the right way

✅ Scrub teak

✅ Touch up and detail paint, stainless, and teak

✅ Navigate a bosun's locker and understand essential product knowledge

✅ Paint and fair surfaces from bare metal to topcoat- at the superyacht standard

✅ Caulk between teak decks and other surfaces

And much more…

While there are scattered tips and YouTube videos out there, no single resource has ever compiled all the essential knowledge, step-by-step procedures, and insider techniques — until now.

The Deck Manual is the comprehensive guide for green deckhands who are serious about getting it right from the start.

Buy your copy today and take the first step toward becoming a valuable, confident, and highly capable member of any deck team.

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