When I made the decision to support Jessica Watson’s Dream at the end of 2008, I knew I needed to quantify my efforts to promote adventure and give it a 'brand'.

I had sold McIntyre Marine Services and McIntyre Marine Composites, so had nothing to promote or sell as such. I was 'retired' and getting on with my definition of life. I decided then to bring it all under the one banner 'McIntyre Adventure' as the brand for me to have fun adventuring and to support adventure, especially in the young.

As is always the case, I am often so busy, that I never get a chance to look back, clean up, or even get organised. Unless of course, it is to do with my current expedition, adventure or project.

So the 'Talisker Bounty Boat' voyage did not sail under the general umbrella of 'McIntyre Adventure'. The same with our ongoing 'Bluetreasure' expedition in Tonga. Nowhere have I ever chronicled all my adventures over the years in the one spot, or created a central point for anyone wanting to get to know me. When I decided to create a new opportunity, a 'Voyage of Imagination' to support young adventurers, I had to do it.

So now we have this site, which I hope becomes a 'doorway' for young people to grow through adventure - if not through participation, through inspiration. My personal blog is open for comments, ideas or suggestions. My opinions are just that, as I do not know a lot about anything really, but I do know a little bit about a lot of things. I am still learning and at my age, you cannot help but have opinions, so let’s see where this goes!

Thanks for visiting!

Don