Simpson, Andrew

Andrew Simpson has been continuously involved in the maritime world since he enrolled on a training ship at the age of 13. Once a deck officer in the Merchant Navy, he is now a practicing yacht designer, boatbuilder and surveyor. Over the years he has been a regular contributor to many sailing magazines both in the UK and overseas and is the author, illustrator and editor of several books on boating subjects. When not in the UK he can be found cruising Mediterranean and Atlantic waters in a 12m boat he designed himself.Andrew Simpson has been continuously involved in the maritime world since he enrolled on a training ship at the age of 13. Once a deck officer in the Merchant Navy, he is now a practicing yacht designer, boatbuilder and surveyor. Over the years he has been a regular contributor to many sailing magazines both in the UK and overseas and is the author, illustrator and editor of several books on boating subjects. When not in the UK he can be found cruising Mediterranean and Atlantic waters in a 12m boat he designed himself.