Meet the team
Our team of Commercial Skippers have been carefully chosen to ensure you not only have a fun experience with us, but your safety and comfort is of paramount importance to our Skippers.
The Skippers word is final!
James Salmon, Stuart Bishop, Simon Moore or Craig Burn are likely to be the Skipper of your Sea Safari.
Our team of Commercial Skippers have been carefully chosen to ensure you not only have a fun experience with us, but your safety and comfort is of paramount importance to our Skippers.
The Skippers word is final!
James Salmon, Stuart Bishop, Simon Moore or Craig Burn are likely to be the Skipper of your Sea Safari.
James has been involved with boating for most of his life having started out on his Fathers boat fishing. Holding commercial powerboat qualifications and being an RYA powerboat instructor. He has massive experience in operating high performance speed boats.
James serves with the RNLI on the Walmer Lifeboat, also married with a son and over excited Labrador !
Stu has been involved in sea sports and boating all his life. Along with his commercial qualifications, Stuart is the Principal of our RYA Sea Sports school.
Simon is a Master Mariner with nearly 20 years professional experience. He has sailed as Master on cross channel ferries and currently works in port management / marine pilotage.
Simon has also served long term as a volunteer crew member with the RNLI having served both on the Dover and Walmer Lifeboats.
Andy Roberts MBE
Andy is now retired however finished his career as Sector Manager for East Kent Coastguards. Andy was responsible for cliff teams and search teams working along the coast from Herne Bay to Rye.
Danie Juden
Danie is the one with all the local facts and figures on your trip. What Danie doesn't know locally isn't worth knowing about!!
Danie is our main RYA qualified crew member, she will look after you while aboard the Dover Explorer and make sure your trip is a memorable one.
