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Here is a bit more about Luke, you can scroll down for more info with relevance to Astra.

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Luke

Luke was brought up on the island of Orkney to the north of Scotland and now lives on the Isle of Mull.

After completing a cadetship with Teekay Tankers, Luke spent two years on North Sea Supply vessels followed by six years on Northlink Ferries (Aberdeen to Orkney & Shetland).

 

Having served as Chief Engineer since 2001 on six large motor yachts in the 30-80m range (incl. 12 crossings of the Atlantic), Luke brings a wealth of experience to the team on Astra.

 

In the summer months of Scotland Luke serves as skipper/engineer on a specialist fishing vessel and his most recent appointment before Astra was providing relief work as engineer with Scottish Fishery Protection.

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About ASTRA

ASTRA is a super strong expedition vessel that can go anywhere in the world, regardless of the weather. 

In Dag Pike’s article on ASTRA in Passagemaker magazine in March 2018 he said: ​“...I would put this 80-footer in the category of the ultimate passagemaker...

 

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