Phil Horton

Phil is a Chartered Engineer and started his career working for the BBC. He later studied for an MSc in Environment and Development and moved to the Centre for Alternative Technology in mid-Wales, where he worked on sustainable building, renewable energy and water treatment alongside leading the development of a 2,000m2 eco-education centre. After a further 7 years working for a renewable energy co-op, he decided to change direction and combine his 20 years of work in sustainability with his love of sailing and moved to the Royal Yachting Association as its Sustainability Manager. In that role he also acts as Environment Secretary for the European Boating Association which collectively represents, through its national member organisations, the interests of more than 1.5 million recreational boaters.