I studied at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo upto High School Certificate level. During my school days I wrote a few short stories in Sinhala and in English covering some of my own experiences and actions, and also those of my friends and classmates. Late, Rev Fr. Marceline Jayakody was my Sinhala and English teacher during the final year at High School. It was Father Jayakody who inspired me to write in both languages.
However, after I started sailing I did not pursue writing. Thinking “It is better later than never “, I wrote my first book, a novel, in the year 2007.
Although I liked the game of cricket very much, I did not take part in cricket at the school level. I, however played football and was a member of the 1971 and 1972, first eleven team at the school.
My favourite overseas football club is Manchester United.
After passing the HSC, I did not want to pursue academics, and joined the Merchant Navy as a direct entry Officer Cadet.
I studied at Sir John Cass maritime College in London and also at the Lal Bhadur Sahstri Nautical College in Mumbai. Final part of my studies was done at Sydney Maritime College in NSW Australia and, I obtained Masters Certificate (Master Mariner) in December 1989.
Since I obtained the Master’s Certificate, I have commanded many ships; all types, other than Tankers, during the last few years.
I am also a Marine Surveyor and a Marine Consultant.
The main aim of my first book was to convey a message to people of all walks life, such that; they learn from my mistakes, and be prepared to face whatever life throws their way.
My first novel was “Through Deep Waters”. Published in Sri Lanka in April 2008.The second one was “Sounds of Many Waters”, which published in December 2009, by Dorrance Publishing, USA. Troubled waters are my third Novel.
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