Your Shipmates
This site is predominantly for those who joined BRNC in September 1985, and was set up by those in that intake and they remain the focus of the reunion cycle but we are happy to have Half Term Flights and anyone else who was part of the College in that final term of 1985.
Please do take a few minutes to add your profile here. For those who have already added a profile, feel free to update us all on how much of the last few years was spent recovering from the last reunion and any other notable events since your last update/ posting.
So, scroll down and take a look at what your old Shipmates have been up to for the last 38 (and counting) years.....
Click here to download a full list of our entry.
Click here to download a list of the Sep 85 Holdover Entry
Click here to download the BRNC Sep 85 List of College Staff and OUT's at BRNC and on DTS.
Given that the turnout in 2022 reflected the uncertainties of the past couple of years, we are keen to make it to 100 shipmates in 2025. So please do refresh the content here and pass on the message to anyone else who may not be aware of the website and the BRNC 85 social network.
All profiles will be checked before they go live which will mean that there may be a short delay...go to the NAAFI or the Gunroom, have a half of Websters and check back later!
Chris Healy
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | CEO - NOTCH |
| Which Division were you in?: | Cunningham |
| Best memory of BRNC: | Causing uncontrollable laughter on the parade ground as PO Jones contemplated my sword drill ineptitude! |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | Soapy's rounds! |
| What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?: Spent the first decade learning about business with Ford & Toyota and the next three practicing how to run one of my own! Married to my wonderful wife Gill and proud Dad to three fine sons, Sam, Jake and Joe. Found paradise in the wolds of East Yorkshire where we live, work, run and dog walk! | |
Kevin Hood
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Occupation: | Professional Yacht Skipper |
| Which Division were you in?: | St Vincent |
| Best memory of BRNC: | The Craic |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | Dog robbers |
| What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?: RN Stuff, bit of consultancy stuff, lots of sailing stuff | |
| Anything of note happen since you attended the last reunion?: Organising the next! | |
Keith Hubber
Then
Now
| Occupation: | Retired |
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| Which Division were you in?: | Cunningham |
| Best memory of BRNC: | Grad Tech - |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | PLX (both times!) |
| What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?: Left in 1990 after navigating EXETER to escape PWO course. Went to law school. Various legal jobs in private practice, including in Bristol and the City. Joined BG Group Legal team 2001-2014. Then did various GC & CoSec jobs until 2021. I Live near Hungerford. Married to Jo with 3 girls Sophie (20) and twins Katie & Charlotte (17) | |
| Anything of note happen since you attended the last reunion?: More legal stuff then decided during Covid that I'd had enough of commuting so semi-retired in 2021. Now doing to a Masters in Military History (part time) and some consultancy work. | |
David Ince
Then
Now
| Occupation: | Royal Australian Navy |
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| Comment: Still living the pirate adventure...... | |
| Which Division were you in?: | Hawke |
| Best memory of BRNC: | The Bosun\\\'s daughter |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | Coastal nav training |
| What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?: Did 23 years of them in the RN, managed to get most of the sexy MCD jobs, but left after a 4 year USN exchange, transferring to the RAN to start over. I have now done many sexy MCD jobs here too, but finally got bored with it and have gone back to driving ships. I am currently based in Tonga as the Maritime Surveillance Advisor to the Tongan Navy. It is a RAN role and part of a program we run across the South Pacific. | |
andrew isherwood
| Occupation: | Ex-Accountant |
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| Which Division were you in?: | Blake |
| Best memory of BRNC: | Ball, Passing Out, Runs Ashore |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | EMAs, saluting senior officer using left-hand during 1st week! |
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What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?:
Went to Uni Became an accountant Worked for ICI, KPMG and EY - and travelled the World! Got married to the beautiful, intelligent Kristina, had 2 kids (now 8 & 10) Currently a stay-at-home dad - lucky me |
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Ceryl Johns
Then
Now
| Occupation: | President of Aviation Company |
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| Which Division were you in?: | Cunningham |
| Best memory of BRNC: | Colour Sgt Bateman |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | Sandquay Steps |
| What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?: Lived in London and worked in the Financial Services Industry until 2003 when I emigrated to the US. Now a Group Commander of seven SAR USAF(Aux)squadrons | |
David Jones
Then
Now
| Occupation: | Cooking School Director |
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| Which Division were you in?: | Hawke |
| Best memory of BRNC: | 4 o'clockers and beagling |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | Those bloody steps! |
| What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?: After 5 years in the RN I worked in corporate training and development for about 12 years running lots of team and leadership workshops which never failed to remind me of BRNC. Since 2002 we have lived in Kingswear and look across the River at the Naval College, a weird experience at first but I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'ve stopped twitching now. I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'ve been married to Holly since 1992 and we now run a Cooking School; this is my excuse for not being able to wear my old uniform any more. | |
| Anything of note happen since you attended the last reunion?: I've remained firmly routed in Kingswear. | |
Mark Kent
Then
Now
| Occupation: | Company Director |
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| Which Division were you in?: | Blake |
| Best memory of BRNC: | Missing Saturday Divisions because I was the Rugby Captain. |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | Some pillock making me ponce about in boats on the river - what was all that about? |
| What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?: Did 16 years service eventually becoming a PWO(CEW), thoroughly enjoyed all my time especially the 2 years in Hong Kong, my time in Beaver and Cornwall. Left in 2000 after getting crooked at rugby. Joined a small internet gambling start up based in Guildford where by coincidence a certain Mid Davis was the Marketing Director. I soon got rid of him and became the COO. Moved to another start up developing new tracking technology for horse racing, listed it on AIM then subsequently shut it down, long story. Spent the last 12 months as a contractor with the Football Pools but am now looking to set up a new Health and Fitness business. Married Jane in 1988 and have two grown up kids Alexandra (20) and Chris (18). | |
Stephen Kinsey
Then
Now
| Occupation: | Enterprise Architrect |
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| Which Division were you in?: | Blake |
| Best memory of BRNC: | The view from my cabin out to the Dart estuary and seeing Invincible just before our DTS adventure. |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | Sickbay with infected blisters after PLX! Those boots!! |
| What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?: After a short but memorable period at Dartmouth and on DTS I decided life on the ocean waves wasn't for me. Spent the next 20 years in IT working for Barclays (where I met my wife Alison). Then spent the next 10 or so IT contracting in the social housing sector. I have three lovely daughters all going slightly mad living at home during lockdown. | |
| Anything of note happen since you attended the last reunion?: Lost touch with everyone I knew at BRNC so finding this website was just amazing. So many old names I now remember and some great pics people have posted. Was looking forward to attending my first reunion in September but going to have to wait until 2021 now. | |
Clive McCartney
Now
| Occupation: | Principal |
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| Which Division were you in?: | Cunningham |
| Best memory of BRNC: | PO Jones |
| Worst memory of BRNC: | Soapy Watson |
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What have you been doing for the last 39 years!!?:
Left mob in '99, moved to the States, worked in cruise lines for 5 years then started in yachting industry. Raised two kids, contributed to USA's national debt... Also drank a lot of beer. |
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