I am a product designer and professional sailor with extensive offshore and inshore racing experience, having accumulated over 100,000 nautical miles across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Pacific waters. My professional sailing background gives me a deep understanding of the demands placed on equipment and crew in high-performance environments, which directly informs my design approach. Combining this with a Bachelor of Science in Product Design, I bring a unique perspective that merges practical, first-hand knowledge of the marine industry with technical design skills. I am passionate about developing innovative solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance on the water.

Scarlett Harris

I am a product designer and professional sailor with extensive offshore and inshore racing experience, having accumulated over 100,000 nautical miles across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Pacific waters. My professional sailing background gives me a deep understanding of the demands placed on equipment and crew in high-performance environments, which directly informs my design approach. Combining this with a Bachelor of Science in Product Design, I bring a unique perspective that merges practical, first-hand knowledge of the marine industry with technical design skills. I am passionate about developing innovative solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance on the water.

Available to hire

I am a product designer and professional sailor with extensive offshore and inshore racing experience, having accumulated over 100,000 nautical miles across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Pacific waters. My professional sailing background gives me a deep understanding of the demands placed on equipment and crew in high-performance environments, which directly informs my design approach.
Combining this with a Bachelor of Science in Product Design, I bring a unique perspective that merges practical, first-hand knowledge of the marine industry with technical design skills. I am passionate about developing innovative solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance on the water.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Jr Project Manager at Rigging Projects
October 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Responsibilities included research, design and production of all build packs, service packs and user guides for over 40 products, and communication with boat yards and clients for orders.
Chase Boat Captain at Shamanna (Swan 115 / Wajer 38)
September 30, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Helped the crew with racing preparations for the Maxi Worlds in Porto Cervo; organized container, changed sails, undressed the rig, and served as chase boat captain during the regatta; drone pilot.
1st Mate at Defiance (Gunboat 60)
March 21, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Stepped in to cover a rotation as 1st mate/chef on a high-performance catamaran. 3-week boss trip with a full boat; rigging, splicing, winch servicing and deep cleaning.
Boat Captain at Victoria (XP50)
August 31, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Responsible for all aspects of running the vessel while the owner lived on board in Copenhagen; hosting, cooking, delivery, cruising, and light engine maintenance; race preparations for regatta.
Sole/ Race Crew at Eve (Swan 65)
September 30, 2018 - September 23, 2025
Downwind trim at Hamilton Island Race Week 2017; yacht maintenance and corporate racing charters in Sydney Harbour. Category 1 race prep for Sydney to Noumea; followed by solo management of the boat in New Caledonia and delivery prep to Sydney.
Jr Rigger at One Palma
November 30, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Shore-based rigging experience including splicing work and working with high-profile superyachts; assisting with orders and client communication.
Rigging Technician at Marine Results
April 30, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Running rigging; rigging projects and splicing work.
Jr Rigger at Rigging Projects
December 31, 2019 - September 23, 2025
Between deliveries and racing I familiarised myself with rigging projects; splicing, hardware and rope specifications.

Education

BSc Product Design at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2025

Qualifications

RYA YM Ocean
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
GMDSS GOC (SSB Radio)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
RYA Powerboat Level 2
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
STCW10 + ENG1
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
British driving license
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality