STEVE JONES

Qualifications: He is fully qualified to Yachtmaster Offshore with commercial endorsement. RYA Cruising instructor.

Years on Water: 20+

ABOUT THE OWNER/SKIPPER

Steve started sailing dinghies as a boy. Then later he resumed sailing with family and friends on a cruising yacht around the Scottish islands. He has skippered boats in British waters as well as in the Greek and Italian Med and in France. He has been a keen racer both around the cans and off shore. He has been involved with deliveries of boats in the Caribbean and Mediterranean and has sailed thousands of miles on the beautiful 1939 Fred Shepherd yawl Amokura. This culminated in an exhilarating Fastnet race in 2021. Steve was half of the two handed crew and they were given a gong for being the oldest boat to cross the line. He recently qualified as an RYA cruising instructor.

Three men standing on a stage during the Rolex Fastnet Race 2021 awards ceremony. The man in the middle, wearing sunglasses and a red cap, is celebrating with a fist pump and holding a trophy. The man on the left is holding the trophy's frame, smiling. The man on the right is dressed in a blazer and white pants, smiling. The background features a large white banner with the event name and trophies on a table behind them.

Originally trained as a wood-worker, Steve worked for many years in film and TV production and in the construction industry. He’s very practical and can fix just about anything. He’s passionate about boats and sailing. His enthusiasm is infectious. He believes that everyone has something to give and something to gain from sailing and he loves to share the excitement with people new to the world of boats.

Occasionally Steve has been known to talk about non boat subjects.

Oh… and he makes a pretty good pudding.

Man with glasses on head holding a piece of wood in a woodworking shop.
A middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard taking a selfie on a boat with sails, rigging, and water in the background.
Two people on a boat navigating through choppy waters with islands in the background under cloudy skies.
“There’s nothing better than getting a beautiful old boat charging through the waves with nothing but the wind to power us”
— Steve

Want to join the team?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and capable crew members to join us aboard this historic sailing vessel. If you have a love of the sea, a passion for traditional sailing, and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you. We’re currently recruiting for first mates, deck hands, and chefs to help deliver unforgettable voyages for our guests. Whether you’re experienced under sail or eager to learn, this is a unique opportunity to be part of Provident’s next chapter.

Email us with your experience and availability. All our crew roles are paid.

CREW ENQUIRY
Group of people on Providentt, some sitting and some smiling, dressed in outdoor clothing and hats, sailing on choppy ocean waters under cloudy skies.