GMIV Isle of Wight crew - Mark Reed

Name: Mark Reed
Age: 20
Future: Wants to train for a Career in Yachting
Voyage: Palma to Gibraltar
Highlights: Amazing dolphin sightings and meeting the America’s Cup teams

“Some of the sights have really shocked me, the beauty that lies around the waters of the Mediterranean from the colour of the water and the different fish you see leaping from the water to the speechless island views I have seen, have been implausible. The boat itself has been hard work due to the age and complexity of some of the equipment, although I feel I have achieved a lot in the time I’ve had onboard. I couldn’t have asked for anything more, it really has been an incredible journey.”

“The experience has left me hungry for more, my eyes have been fully opened to the sailing life and what it can bring. I feel like I belong and have never been surer of the road ahead I would like to take in my life.”

“I’d like to thank everyone who worked hard in making my trip possible in terms of getting me out here and giving me this opportunity on such a legend of a boat.“