Chichester Boat Club Team
I started sailing dinghies in Chichester Harbour as a child, became a Sailing Instructor, taught sailing all-over the world and Skippered Yachts in the Whitsundays, Australia. I have been driving powerboats most of my life I am a Commercially endorsed Advanced Powerboat Instructor, First Aid Instructor, RYA Marine Radio Assessor and Charter Skipper. Paddy and I set up Chichester Boat Club in 2021 and along with running the Club I am Principle of the Training Centre.
From as young as I can remember I have been around boats. As a family we always took our power boat on holiday to the south coast or Cornwall, while my uncle was the sailor and introduced me to sailing. As an adult, I have been lucky enough to always own a Rib and in 2021 started a company offering boat club membership, powerboat training and skippered motor cruisers for charter with Chris. I gained my ski boat driver qualification to allow me to drive slalom ski and wakeboard boats. I am also an RYA Powerboat Instructor and Charter Skipper.
I was brought up on the beaches of Mombasa, Kenya and have been sailing since childhood. Have competed in many R.O.R.C events, including Fastnet, Round Britain race. A lot of sailing in Turkey, Greece and Balearic Islands as skipper/crew. Between 1994 and 1996 I skippered a 48ft Trintela Yacht round the world in the World Cruising Raly. This was a paid position. Since returning from the round the world trip have sailed with charities which take disabled people sailing in The Solent. I have also helped and advised couples who are planning extensive cruising/round the world trips. I am a Commercial Endorsed Yachtmaster offshore, RYA Cruising Instructor Power, RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor and RYA Marine Radio Assessor. I joined Chichester Boat Club in 2024 as its Chief Instructor.
I joined Chichester Boat Club in 2024 having done a Project Management Degree Apprenticeship at Rolls Royce. I grew up around boats and have a love for the water so working for Chichester Boat Club has combined my passions. I have a very varied role within the company, from making sure the operation runs smoothly to organising events and I even get to Skippers the boats.
I have been involved in the watersports industry for over 25 years and have always had a passion for being on the water. My Dad taught me to sail as a child, and over the decades I’ve continued to enjoy a wide range of watersports and sailing holidays.I am an RYA Powerboat Instructor and also hold my Ski Boat Driver qualification and RYA First Aid at Sea.I love being part of the Chichester Boat Club crew on charters and as one of the Powerboat Course Instructors.