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Sailing Experience
Mark has had a passion for the sea since his first experience
of sailing, aged 5, in his fathers gaff-rigged fishing boat.
Later he sailed dinghies and wind-surfers and became a keen
diver. In 1985 he
started sailing yachts and cruised and raced his 34’
UFO extensively. He has raced in the Fastnet, the Arc, at
Cork, Cowes, BVI and Antigua and completed many ocean passages
logging over 80,000 miles.
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
Since leaving his position as an executive in the leisure
industry in 1993, Mark has run a Royal Yachting Association
approved sailing school and Meniscus has been surveyed as
an approved RYA sail school. If requested, instruction can
be given towards both theory and practical RYA certificates
during the trip. A sextant is carried on board for those studying
for Yachtmaster Ocean.
RYA Yachtmaster Commercial
Licensed to skipper boats up to 80’ or 24 metres,
trained in Survival at Sea and holds the Ships Captains Medical
Certificate.
Advanced BSAC Diver
As an experienced diver Mark enjoys exploring new areas especially
when there is a possibility of food for the pot.
Jolly Good Cook!
Some years ago Mark trained as a chef, and has managed
both pubs and restaurants. He has effectively adapted these
skills to the confined conditions of a yacht’s galley
and rustles up hearty meals whatever the conditions. Depending
on availability there is always a range of local and international
cuisine, including freshly caught sea food whenever possible.
Why not join Mark Holroyd onboard Meniscus?
You will be welcome to charter Meniscus for your own unique
sailing adventure or cruise. Alternatively go as an individual
or group and take part in a cruise or ocean passage as part
if this incredible voyage around the world. For more information
email him on yacht_meniscus@compuserve.com.
The circumnavigation is the trip of
a lifetime, was long been dreamed of and carefully planned.
Sailing aboard his yacht Meniscus has provided the freedom
to spend time both on and off the beaten track, visiting some
of the world’s most beautiful and interesting places.
He has participated in races and rallies as well as cruising
the worlds most exotic coastlines and islands.
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