Graham Mowatt
Master Mariner  ·  Adelaide, Australia

Graham
Mowatt

Master Class V  ·  RYA Yachtmaster Offshore  ·  CASA Ocean

100K+
Ocean Miles
6
Atlantic Crossings
35+
Years at Sea
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Professional Certifications

Qualifications &
Endorsements

I
Master Class V
Australian Maritime Safety Authority commercial skipper certification, with Astro Navigation endorsement for offshore celestial navigation.
II
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
Royal Yachting Association internationally recognised offshore master qualification, covering coastal and offshore passage-making.
III
CASA Yachtmaster Ocean
Sextant Astro Endorsement – full celestial navigation capability for ocean passages beyond sight of land.
IV
6 Years Full-Time Skippering
Mediterranean, Caribbean, and South Africa. Private charter and delivery across both hemispheres.
V
Ocean Racing
Sydney Hobart, Fastnet, Cowes Week, Antigua Race Week, OGR (Ocean Globe Race) — helm and foredeck experience at the highest level.
VI
Owner — 60ft PROA Catamaran
Extensive hands-on refit and management of a 60ft performance catamaran, including electric hybrid motor installation.
100,000+

Ocean Miles Logged

Six Atlantic crossings, Indian Ocean, South China Sea, Mediterranean and beyond — Graham has circumnavigated the world's major ocean basins across four decades of professional sailing.

Experience

Career Timeline

2026 — Present
Skipper / Boat Manager
55ft Fairline Sports Cruiser & 60ft Monohull
Ongoing boat management and maintenance operations. Also completed delivery of 41ft Beneteau, Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise.
Oct 2025
Charter Skipper
Italy
Commercial charter sailing in Italian waters.
Nov 2024
Delivery Skipper
Beneteau 41.1 — Melbourne to Sydney
East coast offshore delivery.
2023–2024
Owner / Refit Project
PROA 60 Catamaran
Full hull re-glass and installation of Electric Hybrid Motor System.
2023
Ocean Globe Race — Helm / Foredeck
SY Outlaw — Southampton to Cape Town
First leg of the prestigious round-the-world race, covering 7,500nm from Southampton to Cape Town.
2022
Delivery Skipper
PROA 60 — Melbourne to Adelaide
Single-handed offshore delivery of owner's 60ft performance catamaran.
2019–2022
Private Skipper
Christenson 60 — SA Cruising Gulfs
Full-time skipper for private owner. Cruising, maintenance, and passage-making throughout South Australian waters.
2006–2023
Charter Skipper
Greece × 3 · Thailand · Adelaide Racing
Intermittent charter seasons across the Aegean and Thai archipelago. Club racing skipper and crew in Adelaide.
2008
Skipper — Tasman Sea Crossing
Christenson 60 — Eden to Auckland
Trans-Tasman offshore passage.
2006–2019
CEO
Wellness Lifestyle Group
Led a national wellness business. Project management, team leadership, systems architecture and business development.
2003
Mate
Beneteau 50 — Florida to Panama
Caribbean offshore passage and Panama Canal transit.
2002–2003
Integration Specialist / Test Manager
Inmarsat, London
System architecture and integration for global satellite communications systems.
1999
Delivery Skipper
Leopard 40 Cat — Cape Town to Caribbean
Atlantic delivery, South Africa to the Caribbean.
1997–2002
Project Manager / System Architect
Storm Control Systems — USA / UK / Italy
Multinational technology project management across Herndon VA, Sydney, St Neots UK, and Telespazio Fucino Italy.
1993–1995
Skipper / Crew
Atlantic Crossing · Sydney Hobart · Fastnet
Atlantic crossing as First Mate on SY Serendipity (Caribbean–Spain). Watch leader on Sydney Hobart. Crew for Cowes Week and Fastnet Race.
1992–1993
Skipper
75ft Square Rigger "Island Spice" — Cape Town to Caribbean
Atlantic passage skipper on a traditional square-rigged vessel.
1986–1989
Skipper / Crew
125ft Dutch Barge — Thames, London
Owner-skipper of private Dutch barge on the Thames. Also crewed on 80ft Maxi "Vengeance," Hong Kong to Perth.
Racing & Ocean Passages

Notable Highlights

6×
Atlantic Crossings
Caribbean, Gibraltar, South Africa — every crossing completed as skipper or key watch officer.
OGR
Ocean Globe Race 2023
Southampton to Cape Town aboard SY Outlaw. Helm and foredeck duties in the world's most prestigious retro round-the-world event.
SH
Sydney Hobart
Australia's iconic bluewater classic. Watch leader and helm duties in one of the world's most challenging offshore races.
FR
Fastnet Race & Cowes Week
Crew aboard for the 608nm Fastnet and the world-famous Cowes Week regatta series on the Solent.
ARW
Antigua Race Week
Caribbean offshore racing aboard Frers 55 and 60ft catamaran, Tortola and Antigua Race Weeks.
IO
Indian Ocean & South China Sea
Offshore passages through some of the world's most dynamic and challenging sea areas.
MED
Mediterranean Charter
Greece × 3, Italy charter seasons. Extensive knowledge of the Aegean, Ionian, and Tyrrhenian seas.
75ft
Square Rigger Skipper
"Island Spice" — skipper of a 75ft traditional square-rigged vessel from Cape Town to the Caribbean, 1992–93.
Expertise

Skills & Capabilities

Maritime & Seamanship

  • Ocean passage-making (all conditions)
  • Celestial navigation (sextant)
  • Charter & yacht management
  • Racing (offshore & inshore)
  • Delivery skippering worldwide
  • Catamaran & monohull experience
  • Foredeck & helm in ocean races
  • Safety & emergency procedures

Technical & Engineering

  • Diesel & engine maintenance
  • Electrical systems design
  • Electronics & nav systems
  • Electric hybrid motor installation
  • GRP & timber hull repair
  • Rigging & sail repair
  • Software & system architecture
  • Web design & online marketing

Leadership & Management

  • Project management (maritime & tech)
  • Team leadership & mentoring
  • Strong communication skills
  • Negotiation & problem resolution
  • Sailing instruction
  • Client & owner relations
  • Business development (CEO)
  • Multinational systems integration
Get In Touch

Contact Graham

Available for charter skippering, yacht deliveries, boat management, and project consulting. Based in Adelaide with worldwide delivery and offshore experience.

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Vessel
SY Bewinched, Refuge Cove, North Haven
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Location
Adelaide, South Australia
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(+61) 0424 094 953
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Email
gjmowatt@hotmail.com

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