Vancouver area sailor and local racer for past 10 years

Attempted R2AK 3 times, finished once

French background with crepe expertise.  Will not drink instant coffee.

Scientific expertise across disciplines such a Analytical, Chemical Process R&D and Direct Air Carbon Capture. 

Sailor with 5000 nm offshore experience including 750 nm race from Annapolis to Bermuda and sailboat deliveries to the Bahamas and Nova Scotia. 

Studies smoke for a living.  Mediocre yachtsman. Has finished R2AK and not broken the boat half the times entered. 

Like most people who went to grad school, he believes he never needs to read an instruction manual.  Had a 9" South Bend metal lathe in his bedroom as a kid. 

Currently learning how to interface boat electronics with air quality sensors.  Building a pedal drive by night.

Placed 5th in R2AK 2023

MLA Landscape designer with a background in ecological restoration, landform design, and mining reclamation.

Amateur sailor and part-time rock climbing instructor with a passion for adventure and the natural environment.

Red Seal Millwright with experience primarily in waste disposal and bulk handling. Prior to that a B.A. in International Relations, which has proven to be a nice hobby. 

Sailing experience primarily on Elusive in the waters around Vancouver and the Southern Gulf Islands. Started out as rail meat, now I'm fairly effective on the foredeck where I enjoy being yelled at by everybody in the cockpit. 

Currently pursuing - 60 ton commercial license and the RYA yacht master certification.

I grew up sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway on my dad’s 36' steel ketch and learned early in a little nutshell pram. I raced dinghies as a teen, and after moving to Vancouver I stayed active in the ILCA fleet and cruised the coast on an O’Day 25. I’m grateful to have connected with Outliers and excited for R2AK.