I like to say that I am a wise (wild?) old salty dog.
Well, wisdom may be little more than an aspiration…
But I’m not so old that I can’t still follow my dreams.
I’m a man of many interests, and have lived a varied and at time quite adventurous life. I’ve worked in many areas and in a few different countries.
I’m a former yacht master instructor and a professional skipper (Irish Sailing Association yachtmaster offshore commercially endorsed) with many offshore passages to my name, including five transatlantic crossings (one of them single-handed) and hundreds of miles in the southern oceans.
I’m always very happy to share my knowledge of boats and the sea with anyone who genuinely wants to learn about them.
I’m comfortable with silence and solitude, and often sail single-handed, but I also enjoy good company and good conversation.
In people, I value authenticity, kindness and curiosity. I deal poorly with overbearing personalties, and prefer people who are thoughtful and considerate.
I am a committed vegetarian and an aspiring (i.e. failed) vegan. Food on board is vegetarian and as much as possible organic or local, in line with my aspirations to be kind to all beings and do as little damage as possible to the planet. It’s best if people sailing with me share these aspirations. I’m happy to accommodate vegans as long as they can tolerate my cheese eating habits.
I do not smoke and rarely drink, so smokers or anyone who likes their booze should find another boat.
Well, wisdom may be little more than an aspiration…
But I’m not so old that I can’t still follow my dreams.
I’m a man of many interests, and have lived a varied and at time quite adventurous life. I’ve worked in many areas and in a few different countries.
I’m a former yacht master instructor and a professional skipper (Irish Sailing Association yachtmaster offshore commercially endorsed) with many offshore passages to my name, including five transatlantic crossings (one of them single-handed) and hundreds of miles in the southern oceans.
I’m always very happy to share my knowledge of boats and the sea with anyone who genuinely wants to learn about them.
I’m comfortable with silence and solitude, and often sail single-handed, but I also enjoy good company and good conversation.
In people, I value authenticity, kindness and curiosity. I deal poorly with overbearing personalties, and prefer people who are thoughtful and considerate.
I am a committed vegetarian and an aspiring (i.e. failed) vegan. Food on board is vegetarian and as much as possible organic or local, in line with my aspirations to be kind to all beings and do as little damage as possible to the planet. It’s best if people sailing with me share these aspirations. I’m happy to accommodate vegans as long as they can tolerate my cheese eating habits.
I do not smoke and rarely drink, so smokers or anyone who likes their booze should find another boat.