Fabrice Vauclair

Fabrice Vauclair is a highly experienced captain with commercial certifications from the UK, New Zealand, France, and Portugal, specializing in sail and motor yachts.

With a lifelong passion for the sea and boats, Fabrice has worked as a skipper for owners, a Yachtmaster trainer, and a charter skipper across various regions worldwide and on different types of vessels.

Currently serving as the Principal and Chief Instructor at RYA Seawings training center, he oversees the training for yachtmaster courses and motorboat certifications, managing a team of instructors and skippers.

Accredited by maritime authorities in the UK, France, New Zealand, and Portugal, Fabrice is licensed to captain motor and sail yachts up to 200GT, demonstrating competence, reliability, and a strong focus on safety.

His specialties include yacht convoying, training, chartering, yacht management, and serving as a skipper for sail and motor yachts.

Education-wise, Fabrice holds qualifications in Yachting, Oceanography, and Meteorology, including a Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Oceanography.

Throughout his career, he has held various roles such as Captain, Chief Instructor, and Yacht Manager at notable organizations like RYA Seawings and Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club.

Fabrice Vauclair is a sociable, open-minded professional known for his expertise, experience, and dedication to maritime safety.