Skipper, Andrew Redvers-Beeby and his wife Jane are both ex Royal Navy and, in their spare time, are re-building their own boat - a Corvic 35.

Andrew's strengths are his engineering problem solving skills under stress, his sense of humour and his ability to impart confidence to guests and crew. With Andrew in control you have no worries. He is also an effective, patient and inspiring instructor. Unusual strengths in one so young and well developed over his time as a Marine Engineer in Nuclear Submarines and during many offshore sea miles since leaving the Navy.

He is a RYA commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Instructor . He is also qualified to teach and issue certification in Diving, First Aid, AED's (Automatic External Defibrilation). His hobbies are model building, skiing, horse riding, diving, walking, underwater photography and if you would like a record of your holiday he will be delighted to provide it.

His wife, Jane, was in Naval Communications and Intelligence and her primary role is as crew on the vessel - a role in which she is outstandingly competent. In a crisis Andrew relies on her and she is calm, unflappable and effective. Her interests are walking, skiing, horse riding, archeology, diving and reading.

They are an affable, friendly and knowledgeable couple and are good company. Although both Andrew and Jane are good cooks we expect guests will want to join in shopping at local markets, cooking and crewing. For those who prefer it Ushomi can visit local marinas and enable guests to sample local restaurants.

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