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Co-Founder

A lifelong sailor with over 100,000 nautical miles in his logbook, Jack is a highly experienced racing yacht systems engineer and yachtsman. He has served as Chief Engineer on J - Class Lionheart and Chief Build Engineer on the landmark restoration of Shamrock V, as well a plethora of racing programs and large motor yacht projects. His career spans multiple successful racing campaigns with deep expertise in the hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems that give high-performance yachts their competitive edge. He also campaigns his own yacht, the 1936 Teal class Antoinette in the Solent. A serial entrepreneur and keen motorcycle rider, he brings the same precision and drive to business as he does to engineering.

Co-Founder

Seven years as Senior Chief Engineer on J - Class Lionheart, leading multiple refits across Northern European shipyards and managing all aspects of the engineering department. Dan holds an FdSc in Yacht Science and Marine Sciences, and lectures at Falmouth Marine School where he helped develop the HND/FdSc Professional Superyacht Engineer programme with the University of Plymouth. A qualified Captain and experienced Build Engineer, he has delivered yachts across the Atlantic and beyond. WSET Level 3 qualified sommelier.

Commercial Director

A commercially driven perspective shaped by over a decade at the intersection of elite yachting and high-value London property. His maritime career spans America's Cup programmes, maxi yachts and classic superyachts, working closely with technical systems, refit projects and contractor teams. Ashore, he held senior roles at Berkeley Group and Grange London, advising private clients on high-value residential transactions and delivering over £30m in property sales. He also founded Sterling Ward, through which he continues to advise on high-value residential assets, and is co-founder of Sojourn Collective, a boutique wellness retreat concept. Henry combines commercial acumen with firsthand operational insight, bringing a pragmatic and discreet approach to every engagement.

Chief Naval Architect & Project Manager

Nadir holds a BEng (Hons) in Yacht and Powercraft Design from Solent University and brings deep experience across both the design office and the dock. His racing credentials include programmes on J - Class Lionheart, Maserati Mod70, FlyingNikka, Falcon and The Ocean Race, while his project management work spans new build sailing yachts up to 56m. A competitive windsurfer and lifelong waterman, he combines naval architecture expertise with a hands-on understanding of what makes high-performance yachts work.

Senior Consultant

A Senior Consultant with experience spanning since 2015, including over five years in command as Captain. His background covers private and charter operations, with strong expertise in commercial compliance and flag state management. Sam brings extensive experience from the superyacht racing circuit, offering a deep understanding of performance optimisation, sail systems and high-level deck operations. He also has hands-on technical expertise in refit management, specialising in deck-focused projects including gear installation, servicing and system upgrades. Sam provides practical, results-driven consultancy across operations, refits and performance programmes, with a focus on efficiency, safety, compliance and delivering a seamless owner and charter experience.

Meteorologist & Weather Routing

Steve has worked with multiple IMOCAs in the past (Ari Huusela Ocean Racing, Rosalba (ex Artemis), and short term work on a few others). He is both an experienced offshore sailor as well as a trained meteorologist, working with cruising and racing yachts in circuits such as the Superseries and Maxi Regattas. He does a lot of historical weather routing and climatology studies to aid skippers and navigators as well as forecasting and routing, bringing in educational aspects to build knowledge of practical yachting meteorology.