Ian is a third generation sailor from Cornwall, England. He crossed the English Channel at the age of 3 with his parents and made his first Atlantic crossing at 18. He graduated from Solent University in Southampton with a Bachelor of Engineering in Yacht Design and subsequently obtained his R.Y.A. Commercial Yacht Master License, Ocean Rating.
Ian has sailed extensively in the U.S. East Coast, Caribbean Sea, Eastern and Western Mediterranean, and the Costa del Sol. Ian is and avid wind surfer and kite boarder and prefers cruising over racing.
Qualifications & Licenses:
R.Y.A. Commercial Yacht Master Ocean
R.Y.A. Power Boat Level-2
S.T.C.W. 95
R.Y.A. First Aid Certificate
P.A.D.I. Certified Open Water Dive Instructor
B. Eng. Yacht Design
B.A. (Honors) Architectural Technology
Special Skills & Interests:
Diesel engine maintenance and re-powering
Refrigeration and air conditioning
Marine electronics, wiring and communication
Woodwork and varnishing
Exterior hull maintenance and repair
Marine plumbing
Leatherwork, decorative knots and braiding
Wind Surfing, Kite Boarding, SCUBA
Experience:
11 Years; 7 as Captain, 3 as First Mate, 1 as Crew