Ben grew up in the south of England and spent the majority of his youth with a rugby ball in hand with dreams and aspirations of playing professionally. His playing career was cut short through injury and subsequently he turned to coaching and teaching. At the age of 26 he packed his bags and left the UK shores and embarked on a career in yachting and has never looked back. During Ben’s 17-year yachting career, he has been fortunate enough to travel the world with his highlight being, cruising the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard and breaking the record for the furthest Northern latitude of a non-ice class yacht. Ben endeavours to ensure that he and his crew provide a first-class service to his guests with a focus on teamwork and safety. When Ben is not cruising, he enjoys spending time on the golf course, riding motorcycles, and being in the mountains.