Please tell us a bit about yourself
I am a qualified RYA/MCA Ocean Yachtmaster with commercial endorsement. I have been sailing for over 10 years on a range of sailing vessels from production cruising boats to Challenger yachts. With over 22,000NM logged, I have sailed much of the UK, France, Portugal, Spain, Mediterranean and the Caribbean and sailed the Atlantic Ocean five times since 2012.
I was born in Gosport and after a couple of years in the Merchant Navy I joined the Fire and Rescue Service in Hampshire. As a firefighter I moved around the country on promotion and finished my career 31 years later as Chief Fire Officer and Director of Community Safety in Gloucestershire.
Please tell us a bit about your role at Tall Ships Youth Trust
As Skipper with Tall Ships I look after and manage boats going to sea, this involves keeping everyone on board and the boat safe, looking and developing crews and make sure everyone learns life skills through sailing.
What has been your most memorable moment at Tall Ships Youth Trust?
My most memorable moment with the Trust was my first voyage sailing across the Atlantic and the excitement when getting to St Lucia and seeing what it meant to all of us. That same excitement is still there whether it be a long voyage or a simple voyage in the Solent, reaching a destination by harnessing nature through sailing is an amazing experience.
What is one thing you think people should know about Tall Ships Youth Trust?
You can learn so much about yourself and life by sailing with Tall Ships Youth Trust
Please describe your job in three words
Safety, Development, Fun
If you were famous, what would you be famous for?
If I was famous I would be famous for my pancakes!
