I guess I have my fair share of salt in my veins!
I learnt to sale at 7yrs in cadet racing dinghy in S. England , then parents sold house and we lived on a 52 ketch for 3 yrs.
I then worked in Yacht Chandlery's (15yrs old) until my 1st job as a professional yachtsman at the age of 20yrs -in the Mediterranean.
I had my 1st Captains licence at the age of 23yrs (200grt) and upgraded it to 3000grt 4 years ago.
I am now 38yrs old and have never worked outside the yachting industry- ever!.
This industry is the only way for me to afford my porsches/lifestyle.
(hope to sign on one in the next few days!)
I have been windsurfing for 22 yrs and have done it in Maui, Aruba, Nova Scotia, Bermuda, and the Med, to name a few and have Cruised East Coast states, inc. great lakes and Canada, Carib. 3 transatlantics and western Mediterranean.
I am currently Captain of a 95' motor yacht and am overseeing the build of a new 130' motor yacht for the owner which will launch Feb. on the West coast to cruise back to the East coast and beyond!.
I also took up Kite surfing last weekend!
Now if you want a rush- try that!!
Sorry cannot include pics due to owner secrecy issues
regards Ben