sailingin the hebrides “Even when we are divided by great waters, I will remember you on all the days of my life.”
- WILBUR SMITH
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I am currently sailing the Hebridean Isles on the West Coast of Scotland.
I’ll be sailing onboard SV Stravaigin as the First Mate/ Photographer with Skipper John Ormiston. We offer an experience that brings the crew as close to wild as we will respectfully go. Join us onboard our 8 berth 44ft Elan Impression 434.
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RYA Yacht Mater Offshore: Sail
RYA Yacht Master Offshore: Theory
RYA Powerboat L2
STCW 95
GMDSS SRC
ENG 1
Human Element and Leadership Management
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Intrapersonal: Empathy, patience, understanding and communication.
Emotional Control: Ability to remain calm.
Hospitality: Seven years of experience.
Fine Art: Steady hand and attention to detail.
Media Skills.
Photography.
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My career at sea started in 2023.
I moved to the Western Isles in Scotland and agencied myself as “The Short Notice Sailor” to as many different companies as I could. I worked in various roles including: stewardess, deckhand and first mate. By the end of the year I had worked on six different vessels for four different companies, successfully networking with businesses and developing professional and interpersonal skills and friendships. I really valued the element of connectivity and the sense of freedom I felt during this period of my life.
At the end of the year I was offered a full time placement as First Mate with Stravaigin Sailing and excitedly accepted this before continuing to complete a Biscay crossing on Tall Ship Blue Clipper. I sailed with this vessel for a further three months before returning to the UK.
In 2025 I am in my second season onboard Stravaigin. I will further develop my skills as a sailor and a photographer this year.