Charlie Payne

Previous career as deck officer in merchant navy. Commenced career as cadet with New Zealand Shipping Company in 1970 - sailed worldwide as navigating officer for many years thereafter on variety of cargo vessels within the P&O group.

Previous RYA evening class tutor

RYA Advanced Power Boat qualified

Completed RYA Day Skipper practical course

Last 25 years with HM Coastguard in Search and Rescue operations and training roles.

A qualified trainer and Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD), with many years experience in training and examining maritime subjects including navigation, communications, meteorology and nautical knowledge.

HMCG Class 2 (RHIB) power boat instructor & examiner.

Current role HMCG Training Manager, responsible for training & examination of all UK Coastguard officers.

Have owned & skippered various shapes and sizes of sailing & power vessels over the years.


Married with 4 children and 1 grandchild (any day soon!)