Attended Grey College from Sub A to matric. Did basic military service at 1SSB in Tempe, Bloemfontein, and 1 Military Hospital, Pretoria.
Attended University of Cape Town and entered the teaching profession as a Science teacher. Taught in a number of schools in Cape Town, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, where my family and I have resided for the last 30 years. Very involved in school life in the areas of sport (cricket, soccer, shooting and hockey), as well as photography.
Was introduced to the sport of fencing by English teacher Joe Barry at Grey and did a bit of fencing at university, as well as some sailing.
Took up squash and tennis in my young teaching days and played socially for many years till health issues made this difficult. Also took up running and completed seven annual City-to-Surf races before retiring when the knees gave in.
Spend my leisure time travelling and photographing the world when not kayaking or sailing on Sydney Harbour. Currently still teaching Science and Computing Studies at a High School in Sydney.
Married to Sandra Bank, with whom I have two adult children, both of whom live in Sydney.