In the winter of 1998, I travelled to Antibes in search of yacht work. What followed was nearly two decades spent sailing across the Atlantic, racing in classic regattas, and working on some of the finest yachts in the world.

I began on the 68ft Windrift and soon joined the Swan 651 Favonius for a crossing to Antigua. From there, I moved through a succession of iconic vessels including Ikra 2, PK Boo 2, and the modern classic schooner Adela, where I spent two and a half years maintaining the yacht to world-class standards.

My skills broadened beyond sailing—working for Marine Projects in the UK introduced me to gelcoat repairs, GRP construction, and precision polishing. Back in France, I honed my carpentry and joinery with local shipwrights, before taking on roles aboard Al Mirqab, Shamrock V, Altair, and the J Class Lionheart, where I led a small team during a major refit.

I eventually founded RJP Yacht, a specialist yacht maintenance company, which thrived before health challenges brought it to a close. Today, I bring that wealth of experience into every creative project I undertake.