In 1992, commenced building a very fast jet powered boat for Ivor Tiefenbrun. This boat when launched exceeded our expectations; it proved to be very fast and incredibly manoeuvrable. Plans were made to put the boat into production were shelved when the early 1990 recession commenced. Was invited to join a company building 'J Boats' in Slovenija. For two years produced the J 24's for Europe and made the moulds for the new J 92.
Delivered the first J 92 'Jellyfish' to Cowes Week with Stuart Johnston, where the boat might have won the class but for a broken rudder during the Monday race.
In the mid 1990's, competed in various regattas in the Adriatic with some success including winning the Austria Cup with Peter Mezek in the J 39 'Jaywalker'. Was approached by Elan in 1995 to act as consultant to introduce new models. Was involved with the introduction of the new range of Elan Yachts designed by Rob Humphreys. These new boats are already winning races around the World. During spells at home from Slovenija, sailed with Alan Milton on the Sigma 33 'Pepsi' winning West Highland Week on three occasions. Another trip to the Southern Hemisphere in 1997, to take part in the inaugural Cape Town to St.Helena Race. Sailing with Carl Van de Merwe in 'Freedom' this race was won by a convincing margin.
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In 1998, was asked to join Jock Wishart as watch leader, on the Cable & Wireless 'Adventurer' in an attempt to break the round the World power boat record. This was achieved, breaking the existing record by nine days.
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In 1999, we campaigned Alan Milton's second Sigma 33 'Lilt'. After a mixed start to the season while we tried various rig settings, we succeeded in winning the Sigma 33 National Championship.
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