Manos N. Roudas Special Advisor & Executive Yachting Expert / The Yachtbook Born in Piraeus, Manos, graduated with honors in Engineering from the Polytechnic of Wales. He holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, USA. He has been actively involved in offshore sailing since 1996. He is a professional skipper on all kinds of pleasure boats. He also works as an industry consultant, mainly for shipping and yachting. He has been working as maritime instructor since 2000, holds a sailing coach as well as a RYA International Yachtmaster Instructor certificate. He has been a columnist since 1998. In recent years, he has focused on VIP yachting. He is the founder of "1852 Private Boat Tours" which specializes in high-end private day cruises with luxury speedboats and premium services in the Athenian Riviera and the islands
