Professional Skipper

David Lawrence is a commercially-endorsed yacht skipper based in the South of England.

I have a vast experience in the Solent, cross channel and European deliveries.

Having run yacht charter company for 6 years specialising in corporate charters,
I specialise in coporate skippering and am pleased to help organise and run such events.

CONTACT: 07976 422950 dave-law@ntlworld.com

Sailing Experience Relevant Qualifications Work Experience CV Commercial certificates

Available for:

Yacht Deliveries

Skippered yacht charters

Corporate charters

Cork week skippering

Cowes Week skippering

Own-boat tuition

Commercial certificates

CV

Sailing Experience

Director MEC Sail Ltd (Corporate yacht charter company)

1999 - 2005 Skipper 30' - 60' yachts for 14 years.

Racing Cowes Week, Cork Week, Little Britain, RTI, cross channel. Many cross channel crossings. UK-Ireland crossings.

Mate on Challenge 72 yacht. Many yacht deliveries.

Skipper / event organiser for many corporate events (6 -150 people).

Caribbean deliveries / racing. 2007

Regular corporate lead skipper for Yacht Ventures - First 47.7

Skipper racing yacht INCISOR Corby 45

Teambuilding events.

Dinghy sailor.

Relevant Qualifications:

Yachtmaster Offshore - 2000, 2006

Commercially endorsed - 2000 / 2006 ICC 2006

9 'O' levels 4 'A' levels - Physics, Mathematics (Pure/Applied), Economics

Degree in Mathematics - First class Honours - Aston University

PhD in Computer Science - Reading University

Work Experience

1979 - 1980 Berkshire Computer Specialists Ltd - PROJECT MANAGER

1980 - 1988 Acorn Computer Specialists - MANAGING DIRECTOR

1988 - 1995 Designsoft Ltd - DIRECTOR / COMPANY SECRETARY

1995 - 1999 A D Software Ltd - Founder , MANAGING DIRECTOR

1999 - 2005 MEC SAIL LTD - Founder, DIRECTOR / COMPANY SECRETARY Event organiser -

Skipper - Dock manager - Accounts manager -Administrator Buyer - Company Secretary - Sales Manager - Customer Relations

2004 - 2005 Freelance event manager: Land events. Freelance skipper: Deliveries, corporate events, racing events.

Other sporting activities

- include squash, skiing and rugby. Currently coaching/ refereeing junior rugby at Chobham Rugby Club. Whilst at college I represented my college in tennis and football. I also have an interest in environmental issues, as it is an important part of my outdoor lifestyle. I also have a full, clean UK driving licence, and experience driving abroad. I am looking for part time freelance work skippering yachts, organising events etc.

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