Will has a lifetime’s experience of cruising and offshore racing yachts and has spent 30 years in the marine industry with hands on, practical boat-building knowledge of both modern and traditional yachts up to 100’ LOA. Will joined Fox’s Marina & Boatyard from the internationally renowned yachtbuilder, Oyster Yachts.
Managing Director
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Growing up on the east coat of England within a sailing family, childhood experiences afloat soon developed into a lifetime passion. After training at the International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) and establishing himself as a boat builder, Will joined the Lloyds of London Yacht Club owned yacht Lutine, initially overseeing her refit at the famous Camper and Nicholsons’ Gosport yard. This was followed by further custom race boat building and sailing, both in the UK and Australia, including competing in Sydney Hobart races and notable victories in the Round Britain and Fastnet races with his own projects.
Will’s early career at Oyster Yachts included roles in the build yards as well as commissioning, aftersales and customer care operations, all of which helped develop a good sense of what worked and what didn’t in the marine environment. Armed with this experience and his technical background, Will developed Oyster’s central Quality and Technical departments, in a role that spanned over 15 years, before joining Fox’s in 2013.