Meet the team

UKFSC CHAIR

For the last 25 years I have been employed by Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, I'm currently a Watch Manager, Fire Safety Inspector.

I attended the University of Hard Knocks, 8 years HM Forces, with the 1st Battalion, Royal Highland Fusiliers. (1RHF).

In the next 6 months I intend to retire from the Fire Service, marry my longtime partner Charlotte Conolly, buy a yacht, work towards a yacht master qualification and live the dream.

It's my intention to ensure the future of the UKFSC, which I have had the good fortune to be a two-time winning skipper in class. (It’s all down to the crew!).

I’m passionate about Sailing, Skiing and Photography and hope to dedicate more time to these during my retirement.

Vice Chair

I’m a business consultant specialising in HR technology, helping organisations enhance their growth strategies through innovative tech solutions. Alongside my consulting career, I served as a retained firefighter with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service for five years, a role I recently stepped back from.

My passion for sailing began in childhood, racing toppers and later 505s. After a long break from the sport, I reconnected with sailing through the UKFSC in 2024 and loved it so much that I decided to join the committee to help others experience the same enjoyment.

HON. SECRETARY

I am a current serving Firefighter (Control) and Firefighter (On Call) for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service.

My first sailing experience was in 2022 and first UKFSC in 2023. In my free time I like adventuring, ranging from walking Wainwrights in the Lake District to flying light aircraft from IWM Duxford.

Creative Lead And Photographer

I grew up around sailing spending a lot of time in the Lakes at Bassenthwaite. In more recent years, I've taken on the role of Safety Crew and gained my powerboat level 2, safety boat and first aid qualifications.

By day I'm a graphic designer and freelance photograhper based in Merseyside. I love that I got invited back to UKFSC as it now combines my love of both photography and sailing!

TREASURER

I’m a lifelong sailor who first got hooked on the water at the age of 10. What started as casual dinghy sailing quickly turned into a love for racing, and I haven’t looked back since. Over the years I’ve had the chance to sail multiple type of boats at clubs and events all across the UK.

These days, I race a Solo and an Enterprise. Whether it’s racing at our local club or a relaxed day sail, I’m always looking for the next opportunity to get out on the water.

Recently, I completed my RYA Day Skipper course, which has opened the door to the world of big boat sailing. I’m now keen to build on that experience, take on new challenges, and expand my sailing horizon.