Johnny has been involved with the construction of many America’s cup yachts and round the world yachts, which use similar construction and building techniques. Johnny has been involved in many yacht construction projects and has been involved with ten to twelve different boatyards and construction facilities all over the world. He has a bachelors degree in Marine engineering technologies
Career Highlights
Dennis Conner, Merrill Lynch
Logistics and Operations Manager
Team Dennis Conner, Cotton Blossom II
Restoration of 1923 wooden yacht Cotton Blossom II for Dennis Conner
Team Dennis Conner, America’s Cup 2000-2003
Construction and team member (shore) of America’s cup challenge, Auckland New Zealand,
W.O.R. 60’ Kvaerner Innovation
Construction of Whitbread 60’ Kvaerner Innovation in Norway For the 97/98 Whitbread race
Team Dennis Conner, America’s Cup 1995
Construction team and maintenance of USA 34, Team member America’s Cup San Diego
Nippon Challenge, America’s Cup 1992
Member of the Team Nippon Americas cup team (boat builder) for Nippon Challenge America’s Cup, San Diego
S.A.C.C. Sweden 1992
Construction of SWE19 America’s Cup Challenger in Sweden for Swedish team
VISION Yachts Cowes IOW
Construction of IACC booms and masts for the America’s Cup
Construction of the moulds for the British challenge 92
TOP FIVE GREATEST ACHEIVEMENTS IN SAILING
1) Whitbread around the world race 89/90 - crew member
2) America’s Cup as construction team/shore support team
3) Admirals cup 87/95 crew member
4) Passage from New Zealand to Italy as Engineer onboard Adesso 105
5) Captain of Adesso 105’ German Frers sloop
