John Ridgway Save the Albatross Voyage 2003-4

Marie-Louise Rogers (known as Rie to her mates) is not short on academic qualifications - 3 GCE 'A' levels, 6 GCE 'O' levels, a BTEC in Bio Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, a Master of Wine. And all this before we even get to her sailing qualifications!

Sailing Qualifications

• MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Ocean with Commercial Endorsement
• MCA/RYA Yachtmaster offshore
• MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Power with Commercial Endorsement
• MCA/RYA Oceanmaster Theory
• MCA Approved Engineering Certificate
• GMDSS Long Range Radio Certificate & Satellite Endorsement
• MCA/RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
• MCA/RYA Powerboat Level 2
• MCA/RYA Sea Survival
• MCA/RYA Radar
• MCA/RYA Medical First Aid Aboard Ship
• STCW 95 Elementary First Aid
• STCW 95 PSSR
• NCFE Professional Development Certificate for the Outdoor Industry
• Professional Crew and Skipper Training

Her sailing experience is considerable and includes racing in the Round Isle of Wight Race, the Cowes to Cherbourg Race, the Morgan Cup Race, the Myth of Malham (Solent to Torquay), the Cervantes Trophy (Cowes to Ouistreham) and the Fastnet Race.

Marie has done six weeks' cruising around the Caribbean visiting over 15 islands in preparation for Yachtmaster Ocean exam. She's also crewed around the Solent, South Coast of England in preparation for Yachtmaster Power qualification.

John and the Crew of the English Rose V1 are absolutely thrilled to have her on board and we wish her all the best here at h2g2 Save the Albatross HQ. In the coming days we hope to add to this page some first-hand biographical detail from Rie herself!

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