Alan's boating experience is vast and has many scenarios, including professional employment from sailing to power boat operations. Whether Alan is working as a tutor or involved within a organisation, he is professional and goal orientated, achieving this with his trade mark relaxed approachable style!

His extensive sailing experience includes;

Yachts 'Georgia' Farr 53. Cookson 50 'Wingz'.Davidson 55 Starlight Express. Farr 40's. Davidson 40 Mad Max. Yacht Wanaka.

Regattas involve 2 America's Cup's. Kenwood Cup's. Japan Cup. Sydney/Sydney. White Island. Hamilton Island Race week. BOI Race Week. Lindauer Coastal Classic's. NZ Match Racing. Offshore Coastal sailng and many more events.  World Etchell Masters Champion.

Power boating includes numerous coastal deliveries and charter work.

Contracted to  Beijing Olympic Broadcast , Television New Zealand for professional marine services on and off the water.