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 Assistant - Prochy Saptarshi
Accounts Supervisor - Sue Lucas
Administration Assistant - Julia Batchelor

Sea Staff

Duet
Skipper - TBC
Mate - TBC

Excelsior
Skipper - Bill Ewen
Mate - Penny Coombs
Bosun - Lucy Isaacs

Faramir
Skipper - Dawn Franklyn
Mate - Guy Quayle
Bosun - Ryan Macgregor

Queen Galadriel
Skipper - Nick Davey
Mate - Clare Wincza
Bosun - Alex Carpenter

Periods of leave or sickness may be covered by Relief Crew who are fully qualified, experienced and CRB cleared. Occasionally crew may move between vessels to increase their experience.

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