ɡˈɜːɹət wʌzɐ kəmˈændɚɹ ɪn mˈɜːtʃənt vˈɛsəlz, sˈɜːvd ˌɔn smˈɔːl fˈɪʃɪŋ bˈoʊts, dᵻlˈɪvɚd pɹˈaɪvət jˈɑːts, ænd lˈeɪɾɚ tˈɔːt nˌævɪɡˈeɪʃən.
Gueret was a commander in merchant vessels, served on small fishing boats, delivered private yachts, and later taught navigation.