Graham Connor has been involved in the marine and composites industries all his working life in a professional and recreational capacity.

Services and technical capabilities are supported by experience, qualifications and are acknowledged by recognised industry accreditation. 

Expertise is updated through a programme of continuous professional development in the marine and composite industries.

Thousands of miles racing, cruising delivering yachts around the world have been accumulated.

Harwood Marine Surveys 2000 - Present 


Research & Development Composites 1994 - 2000 

Award winner in composites from the UK Department for Innovation to find ways of manufacturing composite components without the use of moulds in collaboration with Advanced Composites, Kuka Robots, Delcam Software and Williams F1. 


Proctor Masts (Selden)  1990 - 1994

Manufacturing testing and installing complete rig packages for clients around the world. 


Boatbuilding Frank Hoare 1981 -1986

Learning from the master shipwright Frank Hoare the skills of boatbuilding with wood and early composites.


Southampton Institute 1987 - 1990 

BEng (Hons) Yacht & Small Craft Design.


Warsash Maritime School - 1990 

Diploma in Marine Surveying.  

Grade: Dip.Mar.Sur. 


Commercial Boatman's Licence - 1978 

SBS.

 

RYA  Member

International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft.

RYA Yacht Master.