OUR TEAM

Spirit Yachts | The Team | The Spirit Yachts team
Spirit Yachts | The Team | Craftsman working on a Spirit Yacht
Spirit Yachts | The Team | Tom Smith designing a Spirit Yacht

Spirit
Team

World-Class
Expert Team

LED BY MANAGING DIRECTOR KAREN UNDERWOOD, SPIRIT YACHTS COMPRISES A WORLD-CLASS TEAM OF DESIGNERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, BOAT BUILDERS, FINISHERS, CABINET MAKERS, JOINERS AND MECHANICAL AND ENGINEERING EXPERTS.

The Spirit team is diverse and international, but they have core attributes in common: skill, passion, dedication and a meticulous eye for detail.

OUR LEADERS

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Spirit Yachts | The Team | Karen Underwood

KAREN UNDERWOOD

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Having worked for high profile boat building companies for over twenty years, Karen has a wealth of experience in the yachting industry. A highly organised multi-tasker with a strong commercial instinct, Karen oversees the running of the company, consistently delivering exceptional results.
Spirit Yachts | The Team | Julian Weatherill

JULIAN WEATHERILL

PRODUCTION & DESIGN DIRECTOR
Having worked in the marine industry for 30 years, Julian brings on-the-water experience and sailing passion to the senior Spirit team. In addition to sales and client management roles at several well-known British boat builders, Julian has previously project managed the design and construction of sailing superyachts. Prior to his successful career on land, Julian spent 10 years as a full-time skipper onboard cruising yachts ranging from 65-100ft.
Spirit Yachts | The Team | Helen Porter

HELEN PORTER

MARKETING DIRECTOR
With a background in advertising across the UK and Europe, and having worked in the superyacht industry, Helen has a passion for classic and modern classic yacht sailing. She can be seen alongside the Spirit team at events and boat shows worldwide, as well as out on the water at regattas. For any media, brand partnership, or supplier marketing queries, contact helen@spirityachts.com.

Spirit Yachts | The Team | Details of handmade construction
Spirit Yachts | The Team | Details of handmade construction

The
Team

TIMELESS
CRAFTSMANSHIP

SPIRIT YACHTS COMPRISES A WORLD-CLASS TEAM OF CRAFTSMEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT AND DEDICATED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF BOAT BUILDING.

Inspired by 1930s yacht design and constructed using the highest quality sustainable timber, Spirit yachts turn heads wherever they go in the world.

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