Michael Board describes his  journey from  first sailing on the Llanishen Reservoir to the present. Having gained his Master 3000 yacht ticket, he is now eligible to apply for posts as Captain on a private ‘super yacht’.

In outline:

00.00   Michael, from Cardiff explains his current role as Chief Officer on a private super yacht and  how he worked his way up from being a deck hand.

05.35   How it all began. Sailing on the reservoir

10.40 Sailing instructors and what they taught

11.30  How an early passion turned into a maritime career. Qualifications with UK Sailing Academy and experience with Sunsail Yacht charter company

17.30 Proudest moment- gaining  his Officer of the Watch ‘ticket’ after completing many individual courses and sailing hours as well as practical and theory exams

20.00 Impressions on returning to the reservoir site

22.08 END