Personal Life
Born in Chertsey, Surrey, Simpson was brought up in Sherborne, Dorset, where he later lived. He first learned to sail aged four or five, while visiting his grandparents at Christchurch, Dorset, and later sailed in a Seafly dinghy with his father, Keith. His talent brought him to the notice of Jim Saltonstall, who coached him in the Royal Yachting Association youth squad. Simpson attended Pangbourne College, a mixed boarding school in Berkshire, which originated as a nautical college and coached students in sailing. He studied at University College London, gaining a degree in economics. In addition to sailing, he was a keen footballer.
Affectionately known as "Bart", after the character Bart Simpson, he has been described as having "steely determination and focus" but being "diplomatic, softly spoken".
He is survived by his wife Leah and their two sons, Freddie and Hamish.
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