“Sailing made me fully focus in lessons so I didn’t fall behind in class. I continue to sail to build a range of career opportunities”
Jessye is a true all-around sailor, racing in ILCAs, Etchells, Flying 15 and mini & quarter tonners. He is also a passionate advocate for others’ development, from engineering the double-handed RSYC event for girls in 2024, to promoting sailing to younger children and coaching the rising stars of the GCA programme. He was invited to join the Emirates GB team in July ’25 stepping into Kai Hockley’s shore based support team shoes. After school, he went on to Southampton Solent University.
- Youth Sailor the Year, British Yachting Awards
- Young Sailor of the Year, Yachting Journalist Association
- Joint winner of the Cowes Youth Trophy for Flying 15 success with fellow GCA alumni Kai Hockley
