Brien Daniel heads up Yachting Directions, with over 35 years professional sailing experience up his sleeve.  Brien is based in Newcastle and Sydney, Australia but has just about sailed the world. Each one of his clients receives the benefit of his focused, extensive knowledge and experience.
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Brien shapes his inspirational tuition to your needs. He is constantly adapting his lessons so that you receive the latest in technology, ideas and understanding.


​EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE & DIVERSITY

  • ​​Well over 3 decades involvement in the marine and construction industry.
  • Marina operations and development.
  • Charter fleet ownership, management and operation
  • Project management of yacht construction from design, development to sales. 
  • Superyacht regatta marketing and sales.
  • Superyacht guardianage & private client mentoring
  • Certified RYA Yachtmaster instructor, training over
    5,000 clients and students in the Mediterranean
    and Australia.
  • Design and construction in residential building 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING

  • Created a business plan for a new marina development in the Whitsundays covering location, regulations, costs, market analysis and income generating activities for profitability.
  • Established a sales agency for Archambault Yachts, business strategy for an annual super yacht regatta for Porto Montenegro, plus established a RYA Training Centre and yacht management business in Montenegro.
  • Wrote the “Montenegro Yachting Guide” for Montenegro Tourism Authority.
  • Established “Yachting World” as the key yacht charter company in Australia in 1980s, increasing profitability by diversifying the company into yacht sales, construction and design; delivering strong sales results in US and Europe working closely with Tourism Australia, Qantas and TAA. 

TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

  • Responsible for the design, prototype, tooling and production of one of the most successful charter yachts in Australia, the Lexcen 40.
  • Designed and built houses.
  • Handcrafted bespoke hardwood furniture.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Several years experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary commercial projects in the construction and maritime industry.
  • Monitoring financial and technical aspects of projects and providing regular financial and progress reports, while ensuring projects are completed on time.
  • Extensive and influential experience in the construction industry on two levels:
    • Project management, design
    • Development of a new building product, pure wool insulation.
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