Andy Barnes, MSc
Principal & Chief Instructor
Andy is the school's Principal and Chief Instructor of Academy Sailing. He has years of experience in senior leadership roles and many tens of thousands of miles as a Master/Captain in specialised maritime sectors. As an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, teaching people to sail is where his passion lays and so setting up Academy Sailing with his wife Kathryn became a life-goal. Andy finds it extremely rewarding to stay in touch with people and hear all about the adventures people pursue after their sailing courses.
Kathryn Barnes
Academy Sailing Director
Kathryn has many years of experience working with the public and continues to enjoy this now. Kathryn loves sailing and so jumped at the opportunity to open Academy Sailing with her husband Andy. Kathryn loves providing a high quality experience, so she enjoys finding ways of combining her passion for cooking into what we do - great food on our courses! Kathryn runs day-to-day business and enjoys helping customers with any advice needed.
Hayley Atkins, MSc
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
Hayley is a Yachtmaster Instructor who has not only mastered expertise in the field of sailing instruction, but also in education as an A-level science teacher. Hayley's passion for sailing saw her take a break from mainstream education to focus on sailing. Hayley is a lively, fun, and absolutely first-rate sailing instructor who knows how to make courses brilliantly engaging. Academy Sailing is incredibly proud to have Hayley on the team.
Miles Pilcher
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
Miles is a hugely experienced Yachtmaster Instructor, having worked in a number of large sailing schools, as well as having been Sir Richard Bransons Head Boat Captain, Sailing Master at Gordenstoun school and involvement in the training of round the world race crews. Miles has a passion for instructing and makes a brilliant addition to the Academy Sailing team.
Greg Godden
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
Greg is another superb Yachtmaster Instructor with a huge amount of experience instructing. Greg enjoys teaching all courses from RYA Start Yachting through to RYA Yachtmaster prep weeks. Greg is a popular instructor who has a knack of relaxing his students and making everything fun. We are very pleased to have Greg on the team.
John Eacott
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
John has a vast amount of experience in teaching and has seemingless energy for sharing his passion. One of the comments John's students say time and time and time again is about his incredible depth of knowledge. John is meticulous in his teaching and produces fantastic learning outcomes for all of his students. John makes a great addition to the Academy Sailing team.
Paul Foddy
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
Paul is a passionate sailor and instructor. Once again, Paul is another hugely experienced instructor. He always makes learning fun, and is able to impart incredible knowledge to his students. Paul has circumnavigated the UK many times and has also sailed extensively overseas. When Paul isn't teaching he is to be found on his own boat! Paul is a a fantastic member of the team.