Be the Calm or Be the Storm

Captain Sandra Yawn, a.k.a. Captain Sandy, is a leader and a businesswoman. As a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, Yawn has broken through the proverbial glass ceiling to achieve the highest status in an industry where women at the helm are rare. She's earned accolades from the International Superyacht Society, which honored Yawn with the prestigious Distinguished Crew Award for her heroism in ensuring the safety of all guests, crew, and the vessel during a catastrophic fire in pirate-controlled waters that occurred in 2004 off the coast of Yemen.

In 2015 she became a series lead on Bravo's hit series Below Deck Mediterranean. Now in her sixth season with the show, Yawn has broken through yet another barrier to become a powerful female role model and one of the network's most beloved and respected personalities.

"I have been fortunate to have competed against and worked with some very strong women, all with unique traits that have made them leaders in their respective fields. What stands out the most about Captain Sandy is that she is a true leader. One who leads with wisdom through experience the wisdom to be passionate and compassionate, graceful yet strong, all while serving the ever-present roles of captain and mentor. As an author, Captain Sandy offers tools and tips on how to take control of one s life and how doing so gives us the best chance of excelling at whatever we choose. In this compelling and engaging narrative, she proves that anyone is capable of navigating the storms of life." Gigi Fernández, professional tennis player and Olympic gold medalist

"Captain Sandy is effectively the CEO of the vessel she captains, leading with calm, confidence, and humanity. For those looking to lead in any industry, or even to govern themselves, readers will be inspired by the unique and skillful way she navigates the stormiest of seas." Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises

"I have known this woman since she was scrubbing barnacles off the bottom of boats. Captain Sandy brings a positive and contagious energy to everything she does, including the breathtaking storytelling she has gifted us through this book. It not only inspires readers with wisdom to help them chart their own course, it entertains, just like Captain Sandy herself." John Flynn, CEO of Fleet Advantage

"Captain Sandy is a woman who has earned every stripe, standing tall at the helm of the superyachts she steers. What is most astonishing about her story is not just the calm and focused way she leads through crisis (which I was firsthand witness to when she faced pirates on the Red Sea), but the way she triumphed over her past and has remained committed to sobriety for more than three decades." John Allen, CEO of Quantum Marine Stabilizers

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