Coming from a dinghy background Alan sailed a range of boats from development skiffs to one-design keel boats where he gained a reputation for being a hard worker with a very focused, methodical mind-set. This led him to five UK National Championship titles and two Endeavour Champion of Champions wins.

Alan currently competes in the French offshore solo sailing circuit and is highly competitive within the Figaro class resulting in multiple podiums. He holds the top ever British result in the Championship of France (9th) as well as a 9th place in the Solitaire du Figaro in 2015.

With a passion to learn and improve, Alan’s ambition is to compete in the 2024 Vendée Globe following in the foot steps of previous Vendée globe winners through the Figaro class.

With a degree in Naval Architecture and background in composite boat building, Alan has a rounded skill set including rigging, designing and building. His understanding of the theoretical side of sailing and thirst to learn keeps him at the front of the fleet.