Black Baza, Ker 42
Jason has been a valued team member of my previous boat campaign and with my current Black Baza racing team. He has a huge depth of experience across the board from yacht construction, boat preparation, team management and training, through to specific strengths in trimming and tactics, and making the boat “go fast”, Jason has a super ability to get the most out of crews, whether amateur or professional, to calm the boat when it’s all on, and motivate the team throughout. He’s also a fabulous entertainer, and great to have on the team and as a friend.
Steve Manning - Black Baza
Zannekin, Ker 46
We used Jason to help plan the optimization of the new Ker 46 race boat and then once in the water we engaged him to come up to Hong Kong and train/coach our crew for our club racing. We also bring him up for the important regattas where he basically runs the boat and we have had a very successful couple of years racing. 1st Place two years running in the China Coast regatta sailed out of HGK.
He would be an asset to any boat he sails on.
Steve Corrigan
Captain Zannekin Ker 46
Lady Mariposa, Ker 46
We were introduced to Jason during the build process of Lady Mariposa at McConaghy yacht's in China. Jason brought a wealth of knowledge and help project manage the build of this Ker 46, he also represented us at the yard in China at a few key stages during the build. During all stages Jason provided the team with very detailed reports on exactly how the build was developing. Once she was delivered to Hamble Jason's support continued through the commissioning of the yacht, and sail design process.Once in the water and sailing Jason coached the team in our first training events, and went on to be race tactician for some key events and the highlight being helping us achieve a class win at Cowes Week 2016. Jason is a great guy to work with and and his friendly and professional manner is a pleasure to have on board.
Captain Dan Hardy - Lady Mariposa
Estate Master, Farr 40 One Design
Jason has a long track record of boat performance gains, project delivery and race boat management. From Mumm 30s in the 90s to winning the in Hobart Race on Wild Oats XI – Jason's experience covers many fleets and geographies from sailing waters in Australia, Asia USA and Med. I have sailed in most of these waters with Jason and I can give testimony to his skill and ability to get the results you deserve with a smile.
Martin Hill - Estate Master
Ocean Ranger Ker 33
Raceyachts was breath of fresh air. I appointed a yacht broker in Perth and one in Sydney to sell our Ker33. I did not get one lead from these 2 brokers in 1 year. I appointed Jason and he sold our Ker33 within [8] weeks of listing. Professional, no nonsense, sensible, results driven outfit. When I sell my next boat, I will call him first.
Hugh Warner - Ocean Ranger
Reichel Pugh 63 Voodoo
Jason, thank you so much for you great work in selling Voodoo, your experience and professionalism were second to none. I believe that only someone with an intimate knowledge of race yachts can sell them and you surpassed all expectations. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone wanting to sell a race yacht.
Hugh Ellis - Voodoo
Lombard 34 Mistral
I know Jason for many years , this is the first time I used him as a broker and he was fantastic, sold the boat in one week ! Bravo .
Pierre Gal-Mistral