Superyachts & Startups: Adam Howie’s Uncharted Path

In this episode of Work This Way, recorded in FOUNDRY Wandsworth, Adam Walker, the host interviews Adam Howie, a resident and business owner at New Acres. Adam Howie shares his journey from living in Streatham to moving to New Acres, his experiences working on super yachts, and his transition into the marine engineering and yacht management business. He discusses his company, CalmerSeas, which provides comprehensive yacht management services, including engineering support and brokerage. Adam Howie also delves into his upbringing in Hampshire, his family dynamics, and how he fosters community spirit at New Acres. He reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship, including dealing with burnout and the importance of delegation. Adam Howie emphasises the value of community, both in his personal life and business ventures, and shares his future plans, including developing an app to streamline yacht management services.