Ed Davison

Ed Davison

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  • About me

    Yacht Design Student, sailor and shore support

  • Education

    • Wellington College Crowthorne

      2010 - 2015

      Activities and Societies: Sailing, F1 in Schools, Rackets, Hockey, Rugby, Squash 3 A-Levels (Maths, Physics, Design & Technology)10 GCSE's (Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English Lang & Lit, French, Mandarin, Geography, Design & Technology)

    • Southampton Solent University

      2015 - 2018
      BEng. Yacht & Powercraft Design School of Maritime Science and Engineering

      Activities and Societies: University Sailing Club

  • Experience

    • Lloyd's Yacht Club

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2014
      First Mate

      Ensuring corporate guests were enjoying their time sailing. My position also involved assisting the skipper during sailing.

    • Alex Thomson Racing (Hugo Boss Sailing Team)

      Aug 2014 - now
      Nipper - Shore Team

      Working part time with ATR has provided me with valuable experience in the IMOCA60 class. Learning about the systems, and cutting edge technology being used on these high performance race boats allows me to direct my ongoing development towards these areas. This position also give me some opportunities to sail on the boats, allowing me to pursue my ultimate goal in the professional sailing industry.

    • British Keelboat Academy

      Sept 2014 - now
      Sailor

      Managing personal sailing opportunities, fitness, training and diet.

    • TEAM CONCISE LTD

      Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
      Shore Team

      I work on the day-to-day running of the team, under Martin Watts. My jobs include working on Class 40 refits and general maintenance on the two Class 40's and the MOD 70.This position allowed me to develop my knowledge in the running of a professional racing team, as well as learning from some of the best sailors in the industry.

    • Girls on Film

      Jun 2017 - now
      Shore Team

      Shore support, maintenance, some boatbuilding and composite repairs with the Fast40+ team during the 2017 season. Working with the new boat, the Carkeek designed CF40+ from its arrival in the UK, run by Nick Butt.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Yacht Master Offshore Theory

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Instructor

      Issued by Dover Sea Sports Centre on Jul 2012
      Dover Sea Sports CentreAssociated with Ed Davison