Irish Solo Transatlantic Sailor Opens New Boat Repair Business

29th January 2022

Dublin solo sailor Jim Schofield taking part in the McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat Race last year

Irish solo sailor Jim Schofield has turned his ambitions from crossing the Atlantic to something a little closer to home: boat repairs.

Just weeks after finishing the McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat Race in his self-built wooden yacht — constructed as a “pandemic project” — the Blessington man has launched FixMyBoat, which promises to cover “boat repairs and maintenance in all forms”.

“My background is telecommunications, so electrical and electronics on boats are my forte,” says the amateur sailor. “Improving boats electrical systems, fitting new equipment or just to fix those annoying little problems for good.

“I have owned several boats and worked on numerous boats for friends. And of course, I built my own boat, Molly Claire, for the transatlantic voyage, so woodwork and plumbing is no problem. I also have access to a stainless steel fabrication shop.”

For more details about Schofield’s new venture, visit fixmyboat.ie

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