The Unity Team
Professional Sailing & Race Coaches — Solent.
Race-coaching and crew training from working professionals — America's Cup campaigns, Round Britain & Ireland, Double Handed World titles and Vendée Globe preparation. Based at Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hamble.
Meet the Coaches
Experienced, approachable, passionate
Chris Baldwin
Founder & CEO · Skipper, Coach, Ocean Lover
Sharing the passion of sailing with mates and like-minded sailors is the best kind of sailing — enabling teams to race and sail together!
Cal Finlayson
Director & Head of Coaching · DH World Champion
Specialising in doublehanded offshore, I am committed to developing and learning every time I sail. Being able to share knowledge and learn together is what makes it so enjoyable.
Louise Clayton
Head Coach of All-Female Teams, Round Britain & Ireland, Fastnet, IMOCA 60 Transat
Lou continues to develop as a reliable offshore sailor, ensuring she brings the highest standards of performance, leadership, and learning to both her teams and her students
Stuart Greenfield
Ex-America's Cup veteran · RORC Rear Commodore
Drawing on a lifetime of yacht racing experience, I take real pleasure in passing on that knowledge — helping others discover the thrill, teamwork and deep connection with the sea, while encouraging every sailor to strive to be their best.
Simon Dipple
Skippered Fastnet 2025 with Unity and Coaching with us since 2023
With a passion for racing, from dinghy’s to yachts, Simon looks at every moment as an opportunity to learn and develop.
Can't decide? We'll match you.
Tell us what you'd like to work on — race tactics, doublehanded, offshore prep — and we'll connect you with the coach who fits best.
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