Graham Raspass was born in the UK where after completing his studies at Bristol, he joined Rupert Murdoch’s; News Ltd and over the next 17 years worked for News Corporation in the United Kingdom, USA, and Australia. During his time with News Corporation; Graham held a wide range of executive positions including Advertising Sales Director News Ltd Australia, Assistant General Manager News Ltd Sydney, and Managing Director, Cumberland Newspapers. Since 1993 he has been the Director of his own company specializing in organizational development and performance improvement. The company BSI Learning employs some 40+ people and has offices along the east coast of Australia.
In 2007 Graham decided it was time to look for a business opportunity that would enable him to blend his passion for sailing and creating start-up businesses. After 18 months of research, Graham launched SailTime® Australia and New Zealand in April 2009 and opened the first Australian base SailTime Newport on the beautiful Pittwater some 18 nautical miles north of Sydney Harbour. In addition to being a qualified Inshore Sailing Instructor Graham is also an active member of his local Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol operating out of Broken Bay.
As Australian Managing Director, Graham handles all aspects of SailTime® in Australia & New Zealand.