As an independent marine consultancy based in Hamble, at the heart of UK yachting, Focus Offshore Ltd is well placed to offer technical services to the offshore sailing community. Enquiries from newcomers to the sport are warmly welcomed.

Qualifications and Experience of Steph Merry (Director of Focus Offshore)

Offshore sailing and racing

• 30 years’ experience in offshore racing at national and international level
• Commercially endorsed Ocean Yachtmaster

Technical

• Chartered engineer, specialising in marine technology
• Chair of the IRM Technical Committee
• Member and past Chair of the Royal Ocean Racing Club Technical Committee
• Past Chair of the Royal Ocean Racing Club IRC Council

Race Administration

• Chair of the IRM Class Association
• Past Rear Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club