Alex Johnstone – Senior RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor & Proprietor

Alex Johnstone is an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor originally from the UK. As owner-operator, he runs Grenada Bluewater Sailing’s RYA training and sailing charters from his favourite place in the world – Grenada and the Grenadines.

Sailing worldwide for over 35 years, Alex has logged over 100,000 nautical miles. His experience and knowledge is extensive and he comes highly-rated as an RYA Instructor. A great mentor, Alex is very patient and loves nothing better than sharing his passion for learning to sail in the Grenadines.

An accomplished cook, Alex loves to entertain crew and guests on board in the evenings. He is a great accordion player and a mean card player too! Alex’s zest for fun and adventure shines through as he introduces visitors to his other favourite pastimes; apart from sailing, he enjoys hiking, scuba diving, and snorkelling in the beautiful Grenadines.

Mark Wibberley – RYA Yachtmaster Examiner and RYA Yachtmaster Instructor

Mark joins Bluewater Sailing with over 30 years of experience in RYA yachting instruction, deliveries, cruising and racing. He has examined many candidates for Yachtmaster sail and power in the UK, Europe and the Eastern Caribbean. Mark enjoyed his time as owner of SV Vendia (a 65 ton Baltic fisher converted to gaff ketch) running a yacht charter business here in Grenada.

Mark’s most recent adventure is to have completed an extended cruise of the USA’s east coast from Virginia to Maine, as Captain of a Catana 582 catamaran. As Master of this privately owned yacht, he enjoyed extended foreign cruising, as well as charter work. Mark has also provided charter services and private work on other large sports boats, private yachts and has even been the Master of the Isle of Wight high speed catamaran ferry in the UK. During his extensive yachting career he has logged over 40,000 nm on a vast range of vessels, including full Atlantic crossings, and Caribbean to east coast USA crossings.

Our instructors are available for the following services:

Yacht Delivery

After logging over 100,000 nautical miles, Skipper Alex has the experience to safely deliver your yacht where ever you want in the world. Through his world wide knowledge he will minimise your expenses.

Skipper Service

Available for worldwide skipper services. Alex will provide top quality charters and management – making the most of the region where the yacht is based.

Racing Consultancy

Interested in improving your regatta placing? Alex has a track record of improving boats through meticulous preparation, crew training and race course expertise.

Diving Services

Alex is a PADI Open Water Diver and experienced in underwater hull work – from changing propellers and anodes to hull race preparation. Stuart is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with over 12 years experience working underwater.

Consultancy

If you are planning an ocean passage, or have any other yachting questions, Alex can help through his extensive knowledge and past experience. He can advise you on passage planning, ports to visit, sail plans and power needs. An on board sail and yacht inspection will allow a comprehensive report on your proposed cruise to be produced.

Personal Boat Tuition

Our instructors can help you become a competent and confident sailor on your own boat as a personal RYA Instructor (does not include Yachtmaster training).