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Experienced and passionate mariner with over 30,000 delivery miles and extensive offshore racing experience. Proven skipper and boat manager with a strong commitment to safety, maritime obligations, and creating a positive, high-performing onboard environment. Skilled at attracting, developing, and retaining quality crew to build harmonious, effective teams. Leadership style is relaxed and open, yet firm when required and compassionate when needed. Leads by example, demonstrating full knowledge and willingness to perform any task onboard. Offshore & Racing Experience Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (600 nm) Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race (380 nm) × 4 (including multiple campaigns on Excalibur) Melbourne to Apollo Bay and other Victorian offshore races (90–180 nm) Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race (360 nm) Multiple Bass Strait crossings in varied conditions 30,000+ nautical miles of coastal and offshore deliveries throughout Australia Boats Sailed 50 ft racers 44 ft performance yachts Sydney 38s Mini Transat-style boats Merton 49 Beneteau range X-44s Various other race and performance yachts Key Qualifications Sea Safety Survival Essential Sea Survival First Aid & Offshore First Aid Coxswain Long Range Radio Operator Certificate Keelboat Instructor Auditor Marine Diesel Deck Machinery and Lifting 80-ton Travel Lift Operator

4 years of J24 experience on and off, mostly in Plymouth sound and the Tamar river. Additional experience sailing J80s, dinghies, large cruisers, and a Formula 28. Competed in the 2024 J24 European Championships and the 2025 J24 World Championships. Most comfortable on the foredeck either bow or mast. Available for the full regatta and pre-event racing. 24 y/o, based in the UK

Relatively new to the class. Last year I competed in the worlds in Plymouth as mast but have done all positions. Preferred foredeck but happy to do anything. Can also compete in the youth section as I’m 18. Currently living in the UK.

I have chartered out my J24 Dire Straits which I have skippered for a couple of years (new to the class). I also regularly crew in all positions as I co own dire straits and alternate skippering. I have 15 yers dinghy sailing experience, have sailed in multiple Australian and worlds tasar championships and am currently also sailing an aero. Age 69. I live in Melbourne.