Ugo Fritsch is a French and Canadian marine industry expert who has been working in the field since 1998. His experience encompasses a wide range of roles, including marine carpenter, professional skipper, and sailing instructor.
As a marine carpenter, he studied at the prestigious French school ‘Les Ateliers de l’Enfer’ in Douarnenez, Brittany. His work includes the full restoration of the 80-feet sailing barge ‘L’Audiernais’ between 1998 and 2004, the construction of all the interior of the 50-feet polar explorer motor yacht ‘Sila Inua’ in 2011, and the restoration of the 60-feet old-gaffer ‘Les 2 Frères’ during the years 2011-12.
As a professional skipper, Ugo has delivered yachts across the world, from British Columbia to French Polynesia, from Martinique to Europe. He has also spent time in Croatia and the Balearic Islands as a skipper for chartering companies as well as several seasons cruising and racing in France and finally on the Pacific North West over the past 14 years.
From 2016 to 2023, Ugo worked as a marine surveyor with Arbutus Marine Surveys, gaining extensive experience in pre-purchase inspections, damage assessments, and vessel appraisals. This period solidified his expertise in providing thorough, independent, and unbiased evaluations for boat owners, insurers, and industry professionals.
In addition to this, Ugo was the Training Officer with the Viking Sailing Club in Vancouver between 2017 & 2023. Prior to that, back in France he was a sailing instructor for the French Sea Scouts organization from 2003 to 2012.
He holds a Yachtmaster Offshore with a commercial endorsement, delivered in 2011 by R.Y.A./M.C.A. (U.K.).
At our marine surveyor’s office, Ugo’s skills and experience provide our clients with comprehensive and independent consulting services that cover a wide range of services.
From pre-purchase surveys to damage assessments and appraisals, we have the knowledge and experience to guide you through every step of the process. We have no affiliations with insurance companies, boat manufacturers, or brokers, ensuring that our recommendations are unbiased and in your best interest.