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Off Piste Marine is a British custom boat builder, specialised in adventure and exploration vessels. Founded by James Wakeford, and named after his love for flying helicopters, sailing, skiing, diving, and snowboarding in uncharted territories, Off Piste Marine is driven to facilitate the next big experience. “My love for adventure and the unexplored is my passion. The name Off Piste Marine reflects exactly where I hope our vessels will venture” says James.
The Endurance range is the culmination of James’s extensive experience as a diver, pilot, and captain of large yachts worldwide, where he frequently encountered challenges with tender operations due to over-engineering and reliability issues. His travels to the world’s most remote islands often left guests unable to explore because tenders simply couldn’t navigate to the beach safely.
James’s background in project management of new builds and retrofits highlighted what was lacking in modern explorer chase boats and tenders. Hence setting up Off Piste Marine as a custom boat builder specialising in aluminium hull exploration vessels. His time working with UK maritime Special Forces and in the film industry underscored the critical importance of reliability for a successful operational outcome.
Reliability
Ensuring vessels are dependable by keeping systems simple and robust.
Redundancy
Building in backup systems to guarantee operational continuity.
Quality
Selecting and specifying the best available materials and components for their intended operations.
Feedback
Listening closely to owners, operators, and crews to understand their needs and preferences.
Accessibility
Designing for easy access to parts and systems for servicing and replacement, streamlining the replacement process.
Modularity
Offering modular options to create versatile vessels capable of multi-tasking in various operational envelopes.
Practical Experience
Drawing on hands-on experience in military, commercial, and private sectors to design practical and efficient solutions.