Crew Articles
Scotland’s sailing community reached a new pinnacle at this year’s Scottish Sports Awards. Signals of joy and waves of applause filled the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow on 15th December as two distinguished personalities of sailing, Andy Brown and Ann Roy, were honoured for their contributions.
Andy Brown, Glasgow’s windsurfing ace, was crowned the Athlete of the Year. Brown established himself as a global windsurfing icon after scoring Gold at the iQFOiL World Championships in July. This significant victory catapults his reputation, prepping him for a promising LA 2028 Olympic Games campaign.
Moreover, Brown has been a beacon of support for Scottish windsurfing’s future development. As RYA Scotland’s Head iQFOiL Coach and an active member of the Scottish Fin & Foil Association, Brown nurtures emerging talent, positioning Scotland as a thriving hub for water sports.
Many consider a yacht’s purser to be merely a glorified steward or personal assistant. Or worse, some assume this role is relevant only for the most luxurious mega-yachts. It’s true that the purser’s role is one of the least understood on board, but it is also one of the most critical. A purser is not limited to booking flights or managing the yacht’s interiors. They are the essential link between the crew, management, and owners, navigating a unique professional space that does not conform to conventional hierarchies or departments.