About Taylor Made Escapes

Michael manages the day-to-day running of Taylor Made Escapes. He is a fully qualified Coxswain Grade 1 NC. He grew up sailing and racing in Sydney, with experience sailing Sabots, Flying 11s, Lasers and 12’ Skiffs.

More recently, Michael has had extensive experience sailing and racing on Pittwater. He has competed in sailing races such as the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race, Airlie Beach Race Week and Hamilton Island Race Week.

Lynda is Taylor Made Escape’s Marketing Manager. She has a wide range of customer service and sales experience. Lynda loves enjoying a relaxing glass of bubbly while sailing on the magnificent Pittwater. 

Michael and Lynda believe that family, friends and quality shared experiences are priceless, and they are committed to making you feel rejuvenated, relaxed and refreshed when you step back ashore.

Karri has a love of all things sailing and manages our operational tasks on a day-to-day basis. Karri is the smiling face that greets our guests and takes them to the yachts.

Karri commenced with us as a trainee and has obtained her Coxswain’s Grade 1 NC. Karri is a Northern Beaches local and is an active member of Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club.

This year, Karri is studying to obtain a Diploma in Event Management.

Peter has spent a lifetime collecting knowledge of all things maritime. A wooden boat devotee, he owns two timber vessels: a Tasmanian cray boat and a 110-year-old sailing yacht. Peter has qualifications as Marine Master IV, Marine Engine Driver 2, Rigger, Dog Man, and Fork Lift Driver.

He currently teaches at Sea School International, Newport, is on the Board of Sydney Heritage Fleet and has been the Master of James Craig for 20 years. He is also a very handy Navigator in a submarine! Peter’s life philosophy is stay afloat, move ahead, do good things with good people.

Ian grew up in-and-on the ocean in the UK, USA and Australia, and for more than 20 years has lived overlooking Pittwater. He learnt to sail as a young child and has competed at the state and national level in one design dinghies.

Ian is a fully qualified Coxswain Grade 1 NC and joined Taylor Made Escapes in 2024 as a skipper for our fleet. He is a yacht owner and races regularly on Pittwater, and is a volunteer lifesaver with Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club. Before joining our team Ian had a career as a Coastal Engineer and Marine Scientist, including Managing Director of the University of New South Wales' Water Research Laboratory.

Jane is a keen sailor, competing regularly as yacht crew from RMYC Broken Bay in both inshore and offshore races. A lifetime sailor and boat owner, Jane has owned numerous dinghies, 12’ skiffs, and a timber yacht. She is an active member of Lane Cove 12-foot Sailing Skiff Club.

Jane is a fully qualified Coxswain Grade 1 NC Certificate of Competency and has held her Response Boat Crew accreditation for some years.

69 Bynya Rd, Whale Beach
Ph: 02 9974 5599

1095 Barrenjoey Rd, Palm Beach

10 Tasman St, Avalon Beach

2/1151 Barrenjoey Rd, Palm Beach NSW 2108

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1151 Barrenjoey Rd, Palm Beach NSW 2108

9974 4409

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