Prior to forming Ocean Yachts UK, Tony Mason had many years of experience working within the luxury yacht market with many different types of yachts. Despite an extensive level of sailing experience that included many thousands of miles of offshore and ocean cruising, the decision was made to come ashore and concentrate on yacht sales at the top end of the leisure market. Ocean Yachts UK was formed in 2003 and since that time they have formed a close working relationship with the Ocean Yachts shipyard in Greece and were appointed the sole distributor for the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands of Ocean Yachts range of luxury blue water cruising sailboats. Tony was trained as a mechanical engineer and in business management and has an outstanding record in sales in the automotive and yachting sectors. He was formerly Joint Managing Director of Wickham Motor Co Ltd. and General Sales Manager for another yachting organisation. He is qualified as an RYA/Dtp Yachtmaster Ocean with Commercial Endorsement.