Peter Biddick

Peter Biddick left home at the age of fourteen to attend a pre-sea training ship in North Wales with sights set on a career in the Merchant Navy. This story shares his experiences from joining his first ship as a cadet at the tender age of sixteen to working up through the ranks eventually sailing as 2nd mate on passenger cargo ships. Discovering what life was like during the Merchant shipping heyday showcasing the hardships, excitements and fun whilst tramping about the world.

After eventually leaving the Navy he imported horses from South America training them in preparation for show jumping and eventing.

Peter moved to the Isle of Wight in 1970 keeping his close ties to the sea through the honoured position as Chairman of Sandown Bay Regatta, being only the fifth man to hold the title since it started in 1851. He also voyaged through the surrounding waters of the Isle of Wight on his own leisure motor vessel.