Our staff

The Cirdan Sailing Trust is run by a Trustee Committee with the day to day operation being managed by the Chief Executive and a small administrative team based in Maldon, Essex.

The vessels are crewed by permanent MCA qualified sea staff who are CRB checked and have experience in working with young people.

Administrative team

Chief Executive - Nick Back
Head of Marketing and Fund Raising - Leonie Turner
Marketing Coordinator - Robert Doig
Marketing Development Assistant - Abigail Taylor
Accounts Supervisor - Sue Lucas
Administration Assistant - Julia Batchelor

Sea Staff

Duet
Skipper - Dawn Franklyn
Mate - Lucy Isaac

Excelsior
Skipper - Bill Ewen
Mate - Penny Coombs
Bosun - Alexandra Carpenter

Faramir
Skipper - Craig Hodgart
Mate - Graham Thomas

Queen Galadriel
Skipper - Terry Alcock
Mate - Kate Hurst
Bosun - Jason Butcher

Relief Skipper - Tom Bastable
Relief Mate - Jonathan Reveley

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