Who is the Yachting Mentor?
Major James Myles is a former Army Officer who has served as an Infantryman in military operations worldwide.
An avid yachtsman all of his adult life, James has been teaching skippers and crews to sail offshore yachts since 1985. He holds the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification with commercial endorsement and he is a recognised and qualified Cruising Instructor.In addition to sailing all around the British coastline, he has been on teaching courses and charters all over the world including the South China Sea, Borneo, Caribbean, North America, The Baltic and his personal favourite - the Scandinavian coastlines.
In 1986 he took part in the Tall Ships Race and in 1996 he and a crew of 12 sailed across the Atlantic.
James Myles formed The Yachting Mentor after meeting many skippers (and their nervous family members) who lacked the confidence and experience necessary to fulfil their sailing ambitions. His preference for one-to-one mentoring provides his clients with the most effective method for learning yachting skills quickly and thoroughly in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
James is married with two adult children – both of whom are avid sailors!
“I believe a yacht should be used to its full potential and that includes not only sailing with confidence, but exploring exciting new destinations with family and friends.”
07951 018050 Email: james@yachtingmentor.co.uk