Watersports and Yachting team

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!

In 2006 Katie was a Nanny at Neilson. Her boss would send her to the beach front to help the instructors which made her really happy; this is when she learned to sail. She became an Apprentice Instructor and qualified as an Instructor in 2007. In 2008 she became a Windsurf Instructor and in 2012, a Senior Instructor. She went on to be a Beach Manager and then managed activities including biking, tennis, fitness, sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing.

Katie loves teaching because she enjoys seeing students become really passionate about the new sports they’ve been learning. In her management role she loves working with the staff, monitoring their progress and helping them become amazing employees. Katie believes that UKSA is the perfect place to work because she can do what she loves while continuing to sail and windsurf.

For big groups Katie’s teaching style is fun and bubbly, but she’s also happy to boost confidence and instil a ‘can do’ attitude into individuals.

Dave has worked in the watersports industry for over 14 years, starting off as a Kayak Instructor and working his way up through the ranks to becoming a multi-qualified instructor within the watersports and yachting industry.

Dave’s enthusiasm and passion for teaching the seafarers of the future is clear within his instructing, always keen to ensure everyone is supported throughout their journey. Dave is now one of our Chief Watersports Instructors and passes his passion on to those he manages.