Grown-up transatlantic sailor and STCW pro getting back into sailing
Hi, in my earlier life I did a decade of RORC and ISORA offshore races culminating in crewing the winner of the Mount Gay Transatlantic Race. I did my sailing before qualifications were a big thing, so I'm currently studying Yachtsmaster theory and hope to gain RYA Coastal Skipper ticket this year.
I'm also a keen diver and have been a professional Bosun on MV Valhalla, one of the best dive boats in Orkney.
Much of my sailing career was racing, and I do like to sail boats fast and efficiently, but I'm also happy to chill and stick a barbecue on. I'm laid-back, practical, happy to unblock a toilet or empty a bilge, and I'm a pretty good cook. If I can get hold of some dive gear, maybe I can get us some lobsters...
I'd be a great fit for: a skipper who needs someone who can be left to get on with things and values a crew who's reliable and has a grown-up attitude to life and the sea. If you like to chill and spin salty yarns of an evening over sundowners, I'm your man.
I'm probably not right for: a loud party boat, Reform voters, bitcoin bros.
If you sound like the former and not the latter, please get in touch. I'm semi-retired so can be flexible about dates.
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He is what he looks like - a true sailor bro
Brian was sailing with me from Madeira to my home port Glückstadt. Reliable, good talk, verry seaworty, good in teaming and knowing what he is doing. Good navigator and weather understanding. A treasure to have him on board.
4th Oct 2026