About Sean McCarter

Sean’s Story

Sean McCarter joined Northrop & Johnson in 2019 as a Yacht Broker

Before N&J, Sean Raced dinghies and keelboats around the UK and Ireland and played rugby in the winter seasons. Graduated Plymouth University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Marine Science.

Joined the yachting industry during The America´s Cup in Valencia, 2005 to 2007. He progressed to skipper of power and sailing yachts up to 200GT, which included a round-the-world cruise from 2009 to 2010 and a round-the-world race from 2013 to 2014.

In the future, Sean would like to give his son the same freedom and opportunities that were granted to him by his parents. He hope to educate him in sailing, travel and the importance of the natural environment.

Fast Facts

• Won the Best Border Hopper Award for a student that crossed Ireland-to-Northern Ireland border on an almost daily basis
• Sailed 12 Atlantic crossings in varying directions
• Made global news headlines helping rescue a crew member who went overboard in the North Pacific Ocean during an April storm in 2014