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Oliver Tucker
Ollie is a powerboat handler, instructor, and fleet manager turned writer. After running an RYA Training Centre, he joined the British Antarctic Survey, operating research RIBs in polar conditions. His work draws on commercial experience while reflecting a clear, practical understanding of the UK leisure boating market.
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