Northern Child's team will look after you from the moment you contact us to your final departure, ensuring your safety and making your sailing trip an unforgettable experience. This year is Northern Child's 11th successive charter season. We are delighted to have developed a solid reputation for professionalism and reliability.We sail with 3 simple principles; sail safe, sail fast & have fun.
THE SKIPPER ~ CHRISTIAN REYNOLDS
Christian is a Commercially Endorsed RYA Oceanmaster
Christian has logged over 70,000 nm, including over 40,000 nm on Northern Child in the Caribbean, UK and Mediterranean.
Christian started sailing aged 8 and quickly established himself at National level racing, representing Hampshire Schools sailing team and being National Junior champion in a number of classes. Over the past 15 years, Christian has consistently been at the front of many dinghy racing fleets and has twice won the RS600 Nationals, most recently in 2008.
Christian moved into yachting over 20 years ago and has cruised and raced many different yachts. Again he achieved much success racing, winning many Solent series and finishing first in class in the Round the Island race many times, with his best result being 4th overall.
Prior to purchasing Northern Child in September 2008, Christian had been in IT for 20 years in Sales and Consulting; working for companies like IBM, BT and Orange.
Buying Northern Child was about a lifestlye choice and doing something we love and are passionate about. Sailing, exploring, entertaining and meeting new people from all different walks of life!
SKIPPER / 1ST MATE AND HOSTESS ~ LUCY REYNOLDS
Lucy is a Commercially Endorsed RYA Oceanmaster
Lucy has logged over 50,000 nm, including 40,000 nm on Northern Child including 5 transatlantics and racing and cruising in the Caribbean, UK and Mediterranean.
Lucy started sailing dinghies aged 8, racing around the UK in a variety of boats from Laser to RS800. Lucy's introduction to yachting was racing and cruising extensively on her families J92 around the Solent and South Coast of England. Since then Lucy has sailed on a variety of mono-hull and multi-hull yachts including Maiden.
Lucy graduated with First Class Honours in Earth Science from Imperial College in 2009.
Lucy is a great cook and has a comprehensive repertoire on board. Home taught by experienced cooks in her family, she has also completed an intermediate 5 day cookery course at Ashburton Cookery School. See sample menu.
