The Contest Yachts UK team is made up of some of the most experienced and enthusiastic individuals in the yachting industry.
With years spent looking after multiple brands for yacht owners and buyers around the world, the expert team is on hand to deliver a personal and professional service from introduction to aftersales.
Brand Manager
With over ten years’ experience in yacht sales, and a strong focus on large, ocean-capable sailing yachts, Harry brings both technical expertise and a practical, hands-on understanding – making him the ideal person to support our clients seeking offshore yachts and bluewater cruisers.
Sailing has been a constant throughout Harry’s life, beginning on the River Alde in Suffolk where he first raced dinghies. That early interest has evolved into a lifelong passion, spanning cruising, competitive racing in the Solent, and time living, working and sailing aboard.
Sales Broker
A passionate sailor, Simon has sailed all over the world and has been a member of the Royal Ocean Racing Club since the mid 1980s, competing in many of the world’s premier sailing events.
Simon’s experience as a competitive sailor, boat owner and 20 plus years as a yacht broker make him the perfect choice to represent this incredible bluewater performance cruising range in the UK.
Sales Broker
Ted brings nearly 40 years of yachting experience to the Contest Yachts UK team.
Starting his career as yacht crew in his teens, Ted has sailed all over the world from the US and Caribbean to Australia and New Zealand, cruising, racing and delivering yachts.
Having returned ashore, Ted has worked in various renowned shipyards in the US in project management roles and as a service manager before moving to the UK and joining the Ancasta Group and Contest Yachts UK.