I love being part of something special - supporting amazing people on incredible yachting adventures!

2024/25 - Amazing 3,679nm / 8 months on the water; ARC 2024 - Beneteau 423 Oceanias - 4 Crew as watch lead and sailed as skipper/crew the Caribbean windward islands in various wind conditions 25-45 knots, 3-5 mtr swell on a Tradewind 35.

I started learning to crew on a Beneteau 40.7 in 2023. After completing my solo 2024 Scottish West Coast powerboat adventure, I am now seeking my next full-time adventure, with a focus on learning more about sailing and crewing.

Studying:
> RYA Yachtmaster
> STCW - IMO/MCA

Trained:
> RYA - VHF 2022
> RYA - First Aid 2022
> RYA - Powerboat (PB2) 2021

2025 - 730nm
> Caribbean sailing
> Windward Islands, Jan-March - Tradewind 35 - 447nm
> St. Lucia to France, May - Beneteau 473 Oceanis - 283nm - Injury stopped the 5,000nm 2-month adventure

2024 - 4,565nm
> Completed ARC 2024 - Watch Lead - Beneteau 423 Oceanis - 2949nm / 23 days
> Competed in the Scottish West Highland Yachting Week
> Cruised the Scottish West Coast
>195 consecutive days on the water, 1200+ nautical miles covered
> Single-handedly helmed a Bayliner 265 sports cruiser powerboat
> 98 days living off the grid – on anchor and swing moorings. Pulling in only for repairs, bad weather, and supplies.

2021 – 2023: Royal Ulster Yacht Club - Active full member, where I served:
> 2 years on the sailing committee
> 2.5 years as rescue boat helm and head of race results
> 12 times regatta volunteer – head of results races/series, safety boat helm, and committee

2021 - Current: Northern Ireland Charity Safer Waters:
> A water-based organisation that supports events for clubs and associations.
> Helm rescue boats
> Provide onshore and waterside First Aid
With my 265 Bayliner Sports Cruiser, the helm serves as a mothership for swimming and other activities that require a high view of the course and participants.

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My exploring plan is simple: I don't have one! Driven by people around me, conversations, and opportunities offered, I create a life where I adapt and meet challenges.

As a full-of-life extrovert, my serious side is linked to my complex professional life as a retired global business and IT transformation consultant.

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I love adventures, exploring new things, and learning along the way. It’s even better when I can share those experiences with others. Most importantly, I am about PEOPLE, Friendships, and being part of something FUN and special!