THE BOAT CREW
Mark and Mike are running the project, designing the boat and coordinating the build. They will be the ones to pedal the boat across the Atlantic Ocean.
MARK BYASS – Boat Designer and Crewman
Age: 24
Occupation: Design Engineer, Bentley
Charity Background: 200 mile relay run from Crewe to Surrey, 2008 and 2009 Jungfrau marathons, 2009 Water Aid Trail 100
E-mail: mark@torpedalo.com
Phone: +44 (0)7738 423304
MIKE SAYER – Project Manager and Crewman
Age: 27
Occupation: Technical Assistant to MoB, Engineering, Bentley
Charity Background: 2 km, 5 km and 10 km swims, 350 mile cycle from Crewe to Le Mans, France, 2009 Water Aid Trail 100
E-mail: mike@torpedalo.com
Phone: +44 (0)7828 918221
THE SUPPORT CREW
We are being supported in our work by three friends and colleagues. They will help with the event organisation, boat layout and drivetrain design.
ANDREW JACKAMAN - Operations Coordinator
Age: 25
Occupation: Purchase Project Analyst, Bentley
E-mail: andrew@torpedalo.com
ALAN RAMSAY – Ergonomics and Packaging Consultant
Age: 25
Occupation: Packaging Engineer, Bentley
E-mail: alan.ramsay@bentley.co.uk
THE EXPERT CREW
As we’ve never designed a boat before, we have recruited a team of experts who will be guiding and advising on all aspects of the boat. Their skills will complement Mark’s engineering ability. We are eternally grateful for their enthusiastic help and support.
| Principal Design: | Dr Ulrich Eichhorn, Bentley Motors |
| Mr Phil Morrison, Morrison Design | |
| Hydrodynamics: | Mr Peter Bowes, Newcastle University |
| Prof. Martin Downie, Newcastle University | |
| Dr. Peter Wright, Newcastle University | |
| Materials: | Mr Lee Bateup, Bentley Motors |
| Mr Tim Searle, Composite Innovations Ltd | |
| Ocean Racing: | Mr Simon Chalk, Woodvale Challenge |
| Mrs Debra Searle, solo ocean rower | |
| Packaging and Ergonomics: | Mr Jim Shaw, Bentley Motors |













