Richard has been with Hyde Sails since 1990 joining the Board in 2003 as Sales & Marketing Director.

Richard has the advantage of experience in three key areas of the business, production, sales and development. Richard's experience will continue to be invaluable as he becomes increasingly involved in the relationships with major customers.

Richard started sailing 25 years ago in Mirror Dinghy and then went onto single handers where he competed at National and International level. He has crewed and skippered many yachts in top Regattas to Club Racing, also many miles logged cruising in coastal and offshore waters.

Email: richardfranks@hydesails.co.uk