User:Nick (Hooch) Houchin

Nicholas (Nick) Houchin (Born 8th August 1984) also affectionately known as Hooch to his peers is a round the world yachtsman who circumnavigated the world via the southern ocean non-stop in 2009. He was part of a five man crew sailing on 'Musandam' (ex B&Q) a 75ft Trimaran sailing under the colours of Omansail as part of a wider project to promote sailing and reignite maritime heritage in the Sultanate of Oman.

Nick is also a familiar face in the Exreme 40 fleet having previously raced on Omansail's 'Masirah' and more recently worked with Mike Golding's Ecover team.

Yachts and Yachting Magazine once named Nick as "one to watch" as he aspires to compete in ocean races around the world.