Careers and Industry Guidance team

Meet our industry guidance team

Guidance and mentoring by a team who have years of experience and a large network of industry contacts.

Richard Baggett

Yachting Manager

Learn with one of the World’s top yachting instructors at UKSA! Richard is one of the longest-serving members of our team and his calm and reassuring presence, along with his innate skills and instructional style, are legendary with staff and students alike. With over 200,000 miles and 10 ocean crossing under his belt, you’re in safe hands with Richard!

“Success for me is helping students develop their life skills to become the best version of themselves and realise their full potential. UKSA is an inspirational place to work and our team love seeing students succeed.”

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Lauren Saltonstall

Industry & Cadetship Coordinator

Lauren has over 5 years shoreside maritime experience, helping students progress and complete NoE applications with excellent feedback. Lauren runs the IAMI YDES examinations at UKSA and also has her ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training certificate, and is completing a Recruitment Consultancy Diploma. With her knowledge in recruitment, Lauren is available to support both Cadets and MCA students with accessing opportunities in the Superyacht industry and has a wide understanding of Yacht Deck progression routes.

“I love working at UKSA and finding out when students have passed their exams and are ready to get their CoC – seeing their ambition, drive and hard work payoff is always inspiring!”

James Potipher

MCA Manager

James’ love of being on the water began with watersports and teaching others to become watersports instructors. Six years later, he made the move to the yachting industry and over time amassed an impressive array of qualifications across sailing and motorboat disciplines. Thanks to his experience and unique industry insight, James heads up UKSA’s MCA Programmes.

“I hope to inspire the next generation of superyacht crew with my expertise and knowledge of this exciting industry. UKSA is the best place to get the right skills and qualifications to start a fulfilling and long-term career.”

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I continue to be inspired by our students, some of whom have come from challenging backgrounds, and we have seen them turn their lives around and leave UKSA with new work and life skills that will set them up for a long-term career in the maritime industry.

It is a good reminder for us all that with the right encouragement and training, anyone can begin a new chapter and look ahead to a rewarding, long-term career.

Ben Willows -UKSA Chief Executive

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