From Ireland to the Open Sea: How Captain Scott Became Family to BM Nautical Bracelets

From Ireland to the Open Sea: How Captain Scott Became Family to BM Nautical Bracelets

There are customers… and then there are people who become part of your story.


For me, Captain Scott is one of those people.


For over three years, he has been more than just a customer of BM Nautical Bracelets — he has been a loyal supporter, a sailing ambassador, a role model of living life to the fullest, and a true friend.

This is not just a customer story.

This is a story about trust, shared passion, and how handmade creations can connect hearts across oceans.



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How It All Began


I still remember the first time Scott reached out to me.

He was looking for a custom nautical rope bracelet — something meaningful, durable, and inspired by his love of the sea.


From the very first message, I could tell:

✔ He truly appreciates craftsmanship.

✔ He values good energy and good people.

✔ He LIVES the nautical lifestyle — not just as a hobby, but as a way of life.


He is a licensed 100 Ton Master Captain (USCG) from St. Petersburg, Florida, and runs ProBoatCharters.com, offering yacht charters in some of the most beautiful locations in the world.


Spain.

Mallorca.

St. Lucia.

Gulf of Mexico.

Florida.

And many more.


Wherever he travels, the ocean follows.

And eventually… my bracelets began traveling with him too.



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The First Custom Bracelets


Scott didn’t just order “a bracelet.”


He ordered something deeply personal.


He asked for custom flag combinations — colors inspired by the places he sailed and the memories he made.

He loved the idea that each bracelet could tell a story of a journey.


Sometimes he would give me the colors.

Other times… he simply said:


> “Bran, you choose. You always get it right.”




That trust? That freedom?

For a creator like me… it means everything.



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From One Bracelet… to 7… to 18…


What started as one bracelet quickly grew.


Scott began ordering multiple pieces at a time: ✅ 7 bracelets for one charter trip

✅ 18 bracelets in another order

✅ Matching colors for his guests, friends, and crew


He wasn’t just buying for himself.

He was sharing my work with the world.


And the feedback?


> “The rope bracelets were a big hit. Everyone loved them.”




As a small family business in Ireland…

Hearing that my creations were being worn out on yachts in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean — that was unreal.



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A Customer Who Became a Friend


But what makes Scott truly special isn’t just the orders.

It’s who he is.


He’s the kind of person who: ✅ Lives life to enjoy it

✅ Works hard but smiles harder

✅ Loves people, connection, and adventure

✅ Appreciates handcrafted quality

✅ Gives genuine compliments

✅ Makes you feel valued


He is the kind of customer every small business dreams of — not because of money, but because of heart.


Over time, our conversations changed.

It wasn’t “order updates.”

It was: “How are you doing, my friend?”

“How’s the family?”

“Hope business is great!”

“Let’s design something new together!”


This is rare.

This is priceless.



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“Come Visit Me in Florida.”


One day, Scott said something that left me speechless:


> “If you ever come to Florida, I will pick you up and you can stay on my island boat with your family.”




Who does that?!

Only someone with a big heart.


He has invited me multiple times — not just me, but my whole family.

Not as a business partner…

As a friend.


That’s when I realized something powerful:


At BM Nautical Bracelets, we don’t just make bracelets.

We build relationships.



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Why Scott Loves Our Bracelets (In His Words)


Over the years, he has told me many times why he keeps coming back:


✔ Handmade in Ireland

✔ Real sailing rope — authentic and strong

✔ Stainless steel anchors & shackles

✔ Custom colors & flag combinations

✔ Each bracelet tells a story

✔ Lifetime warranty (because I stand by my craft)

✔ Free matching keychain (a small thank you)

✔ Supports charity (every purchase helps malnourished children)

✔ From a real small family brand — not mass produced


He once said to me:


> “Bran, your creations are special. People feel something when they wear them.”




That sentence fuels my passion every single day.



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His Bracelets Have Traveled More Than Most People


Scott has taken my bracelets: 🌍 Across oceans

⛵ On luxury yachts

📍 To Spain, Mallorca, Florida, St. Lucia, Gulf of Mexico

🚆 Even on trains across Europe while he messaged me to order more!


One of my favorite messages from him:


> “I’m on a train to Budapest right now, but I need to order 12 more bracelets!”




That’s when I realized…

My bracelets are not just products.

They are travel companions.

They are memories.



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What This Story Means to Me (Bran Marion)


I started BM Nautical Bracelets in Ireland…

A small family workshop…

Handcrafting each piece with love, rope, and stainless steel.


I never expected that one day my creations would reach captains, yachts, and oceans across the world.


But the truth is…


It wasn’t the ocean that took my brand global.

It was people like Scott.


People who believe in small businesses.

People who appreciate true craftsmanship.

People who buy with heart.

People who become… family.



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Why I Will Never Stop Doing This


BM Nautical Bracelets is not a factory.

It’s not mass production.

It’s personal.


Every bracelet I make is: ✔ Handmade in Ireland

✔ Made to order — just for you

✔ Fully customizable (colors, size, flags, meaning)

✔ Durable sailing rope & stainless steel

✔ Backed by lifetime warranty

✔ Comes with a free matching keychain

✔ Packaged with care

✔ Includes a handwritten note

✔ Part of our charity support (every sale helps a child in need)

✔ Shipped worldwide


It’s not just a bracelet.

It’s a memory you can wear.



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Scott Reminds Me Why I Started


He is living proof that: ✅ The right people find you

✅ Good energy attracts good people

✅ Relationships matter more than transactions

✅ Handmade still beats factory-made

✅ Passion is powerful

✅ A small Irish brand can travel the world, one wrist at a time



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To Captain Scott: Thank You.


Thank you for trusting me.

Thank you for supporting my family business.

Thank you for proving that real customers still value connection.

Thank you for showing the world that life is meant to be lived — boldly, joyfully, and out at sea.

Thank you for becoming not just a customer…

but family.



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And to anyone reading this…


If you love the ocean…

If you value quality…

If you believe in supporting small family businesses…

If you want a bracelet that actually means something…


Welcome to BM Nautical Bracelets.


Let’s design something unique — just for you.

Who knows…

You might be the next story.


⚓ Handmade in Ireland

⚓ Lifetime Warranty

⚓ Free Keychain with Every Bracelet

⚓ Custom Designs & Flag Combinations

⚓ Ships Worldwide

⚓ Made with heart, worn with pride


From my family to yours,

– Bran Marion

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