how it all began…

Buccaneer Sessions—a place where the wild outdoors meets the chaos of everyday life.

So, what's the deal with Buccaneer, you ask? Well, it all started on a day we were daydreaming about balancing our love for the outdoors with, you know, the usual life stuff—work, family, and more work. Ever felt that burning desire to try something new, only to hit a roadblock of "Where the heck can I do this?" Yeah, we've been there too.

Now, I'm a mountain biking junkie, but I also have a soft spot for water adventures. Tried my hand at kite surfing, and let me tell you, it's like herding cats to get the perfect conditions—right weather, a suitable beach, and a pro willing to splash about in the shore break with you.

Enter the lightbulb moment: most of us manage our lives through our trusty smart devices, right? What if there was an app that could show me where the action is for all the sports I love? A place where I could plan adventures with my mates or even a pro, and shoot the breeze about it. And that's how Buccaneer came to life!

Now, I'm an outdoorsy type, from mountains and lakes to beaches and rivers. I live for the thrill of an adventure, big or small. Rewind to '92, and I'm heading to Cornwall with my crew after finishing A-levels. We're planning our week of debauchery, and that's when it hits me—we watch "Point Break" and, cliché as it sounds, it changes everything. Not the robbing banks part, but the whole endless summer of adrenaline sports vibe.

Growing up with a dad who was in the RAF Mountain Rescue, I've always been into action sports. Camping holidays in the South of France, sailing strange inflatable boats, and rescuing windsurfers in raging swell—it was all part of the gig.

Fast forward to the late '90s, crazy midnight surf trips, and eventually, life took me to crazy traffic jams on the M25. That's where I discovered wakeboarding at Thorp Park, dodging traffic and hitting the water every chance I got.

Life has this funny way of moving on, and so did my adventures—rock climbing, mountain biking, and even a boat-sinking incident. Climbing became a thing, from indoor walls to epic trips in North Wales and the Alps. But, you see, there was always this itch for more.

Cue the lightbulb again—why not create an app for folks like me, who love multiple sports and need the lowdown on cool spots? An app that links us to the local action sports community, guides, gear shops, cafes, and pubs. And that's how Buccaneer Sessions set sail!