SOLO SAILS - Key Persons
Andrew grew up sailing with his family in Cornwall, and later worked as a professional yacht delivery skipper for over a decade accruing around 150,000 miles of ocean experience.
In 2003, Andrew became the first British Skipper to complete the Arctic Northwest Passage from west to east after a two year circumnavigation, and was later awarded the RYA's Yachtmaster of the Year as well as the Royal Cruising Club's prestigious ‘Medal for Seamanship'.
Andrew started his career as a sailmaker when he worked for Kemp Sails during their sponsorship of his Mini Transat campaign in 2005-2009. During this period, Andrew made sails for all types of yacht including his own Open 650 Prototype Mini Transat.
Andrew Started Solo Sails in 2011, after the birth of the first of his two children, deciding it was time to stop working offshore and start a more…'traditional' job!
Jon joined Solo Sails in 2015 as an experienced sailmaker having previously worked for another local loft as well as in the Isle of Wight.
Jon manages the loft floor, keeping stock and build schedules in order, as well as meticulously building our quality sails and covers.