Mariner | Adventurer |
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
Recent Professional Experience
Skipper & Boat Manager
Tasman Delivery Service (Self-employed)
Provide safe, reliable yacht delivery services across Australian waters, with particular focus on Tasmanian and Bass Strait routes.
Manage all aspects of vessel preparation, crew selection, passage planning, and execution while maintaining the highest standards of safety and client satisfaction.
Manager
Noakes Boat Yard and Rigging – Port Huon Marina and Boatyard, Tasmania
Oversaw daily operations of a full-service boat yard and marina facility.
Managed maintenance, rigging, repairs, haul-outs, and customer service for a wide range of sail and power vessels.
Built and led efficient teams while ensuring compliance with all maritime safety and operational standards.
Manager
Prince of Wales Bay Marina, Tasmania
Responsible for overall marina operations, berth management, customer relations, and facility maintenance.
Delivered high levels of service to boat owners while maintaining a safe and well-organised marine environment.
Additional Strengths
Hands-on capability across all deck, rigging, mechanical, and boatyard tasks
Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure at sea
Excellent crew leadership and mentoring skills
Deep understanding of vessel maintenance, risk management, and regulatory compliance