A New Englander and life-long sailor, Paul grew up racing on the East Coast, Caribbean and trans-Atlantic. His professional career in yachting began with Camper and Nicholsons in Monaco, followed by serving as the American representative for Blohm+Voss in Hamburg and as the Vice-President of the International Superyacht Society. Paul founded Xplorer Yachts where he advocates for wind-propulsion and less emissions from expedition yachts. He has been a dedicated supporter of The International SeaKeepers Society for many years and he now applies his experience and knowledge to connecting yacht owners with ocean conservation through SeaKeeper’s vessel donation program.