Chris is our Chief Instructor, he is the C Hill in Chill Marine.
He has been around the water for over 25 years, and has been instructing for 15. He passed his Powerboat Level 2 at the age of 12 some years ago, and has been driving different craft ever since. Chris' greatest attribute is his calm and engaging manner, a teacher in a former life Chris brings all his charisma and people skills to helping you enjoy your time on the water.
A crew on both the inshore and offshore Port St Mary lifeboat, he was featured on the BBC's "Saving Lives at Sea".
Sailing has been part of Chris' life since his early years and he has competed inshore and offshore in a variety of classes and races. Fastnet Race, Cowes Week, Round Ireland, IRC Nationals among others.
He learnt to sail at the Isle of Man Yacht Club, where he is a Director, and ventured away to Southampton and Poole for training. Returning to the Isle of Man after a season in the Mediterranean as a tender driver on a 33m motor yacht.
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