Amongst others during his lengthy times at sea, John Bardon has captained many notable yachts, such as S/Y Amercia in which he covered 35000 miles in 18 months sailing, ‘Schooner XXX’, ‘Creole’, M/Y ‘Savarona’, M/Y ‘Senses’, S/Y ‘Shenandoah of Sark’ a 145ft tree mast gaff schooner. After leaving her, John worked with Martin Kelliher on his ‘Relief Captains’ project and during this period, spent much time on ‘Germania Nova’, the beautiful replica of the kaiser’s yacht.