Portland Marina – Marina crew

Tom

Marina Manager

Tom is an ex-seasonaire extraordinaire having spent time abroad teaching with Neilson and PGL. A windsurfing fanatic, you may spot him blasting across the harbour in his spare time, although he's had very little of that since the birth of his first child... Health & Safety champion, surfer, windsurfer, snowboard shredder, reluctant barn dancer, runner and chief fender rescuer! Tom can turn his hand to almost everything that goes on down at the marina, even paperwork, but you can't pin him to his desk on a sunny day!

Most likely to say... no particular phrase but he'll give you a silly nickname!

Favourite way to get afloat... on anything board shaped

Pet hate... celery, aniseed & hangovers!

Would love to explore... Canada, by board

Bake him a cake... ginger (like Sherryn's from September Moon with real bits of ginger not like shop bought Jamaican Ginger cake!)

Jack K

Assistant Marina Manager

Jack (known as Keano because we can’t cope with two Jack’s!) is not only "the best forklift operator Portland has ever seen", but he’s got more sea miles than most of us. An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean at 20, he’s the chap to speak to for long distance voyaging advice! Inseparable from the other Jack, collectively they're known as J2O.

Keano recently completed his IMM course (no, not to be an International Man of Mystery, but the Intermediate Marina Manager's course) in Portugal and Keano is very grateful to one local gentleman, ask him why the next time you see him!

Most likely to say... "It's nearly Friday!"

Favourite way to get afloat... on a boat! Preferably one with sails, but he's not picky if someone else is picking up the fuel bill!

Loves... Liverpool FC, sailing & stand-up comedy

Pet hate... badly made tea...

Would love to explore... South America

Bake him a cake... no frills choccy cake, nothing fancy!

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Sarah

Customer Service Manager

After a career in the hospitality industry running several busy pubs, Sarah's well equipped to deal with the Portland Marina office on even the busiest of summer days! Sarah is looking forward to using her new Powerboat skills to explore the Dorset coastline by water, with her family.

Most likely to say... "You're very welcome"

Favourite way to get afloat... superyacht (when she wins the lottery)

Loves... dogs, gin, holidays in the sun

Pet hates... rudeness, cracking knuckles

Would love to explore... Australia

Liz

Marina Administrator

Liz moved to Portland during the summer of 2019 for a change of scenery and career, totalling 5 years working at the marina. She has boundless enthusiasm and a welcoming smile for everyone as she keeps the team and office in ship shape. You might find her using her newly acquired skills on motorboats, after completing her Powerboat 2 course.

Most likely to say... "Copy that!"

Favourite way to get afloat... Crewing on any boat available when the sun's out!

Loves... singing (she's in a rock choir!), dog walks, fair weather sailing!

Pet hate... the sound of fingers on a balloon

Would love to explore... Scotland

Bake her a cake... carrot, all the way!

Simon

Senior Berthing Master

Simon is a valuable member of the team at Portland with his many skills in maintenance and electrical systems. You may find him DJ'ing around Dorset, or going for walks with his daughter.

Most likely to say... what a lovely day!

Favourite way to get afloat... Big motorboats

Loves... sunshine, his daughter and coastal walks

Pet hate... Laziness

Would love to explore... South America

Bake him a cake... Carrot please!

Lucy

Berthing Master

Lucy grew up on the water down under in Melbourne, Australia. Originally learnt to sail on Hobie Catamarans and now has over 7,000 nautical miles under her belt after sailing the med, crossing the Atlantic and cruising the Caribbean on sailing yachts. Now Lucy's main pride and joy is her own boat, and her cheeky little black labrador.

Most likely to say... "Look at that sunset!!!"

Favourite way to get afloat... On her own boat or on a windsurfer

Pet hate... Half hitches on cleats

Would love to explore... French Polynesia... Japan... New Zealand... Anywhere and everywhere!!

Favourite cake... Chocolate Guinness Cake

Josh

Berthing Master

Josh has been working at Portland Marina for 4 years on and off, with skills ranging from expertly towing large yachts to sending out your monthly electricity bills! In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with the yard guys and travelling.

Most likely to say... "I'm stuck in traffic!!"

Favourite way to get afloat... Sailing

Pet hate... Knotted ropes

Would love to explore... Japan

Favourite cake... baked cheesecake

Haydn

Berthing Master

In a previous life, Haydn was a movie star, now he keeps us all laughing with his quick wit and dodgy jokes. He knows a thing or two about boats and used to be an instructor so you'll often find him teaching new staff the ropes.

Most likely to say... many things, usually in story or joke format!

Favourite way to get afloat... anything with sails, galley & kettle!

Loves... life! Making people laugh, flowers

Pet hate... apathy

Would love to explore... the harbours and ports around the Bay of Biscay

David

Weekend Berthing Master

David's gone from juggling passenger's luggage at Heathrow Airport to juggling boats in our visitors area, his analytical mind loves a good jigsaw puzzle! A self-professed foodie with a passion for cooking, if you need a good recipe, he's the man to ask.

Most likely to say... "There's [input something delicious here] in the staff fridge that I made last night"

Favourite way to get afloat... swimming

Loves... cooking, video games, rock music

Pet hate... bad drivers

Would love to explore... Japan

Bake him a cake... Tiramisu (there is now a debate raging in the marina office as to whether this is actually a cake, answers on a postcard!)

Sharon

Cleaner

Unofficially known as a second Mum to most of the team, Sharon looks after us all, baking the team home-baked cakes and her speciality; the most delicious sausage rolls. The longest standing member of the Portland Marina 'Gleam Team', she keeps us all in line with a smile but woe betide anyone who treads muck through her spotless domain... When she's not berating us for leaving our mugs in the sink, Sharon can often be found driving around in her husband's vintage Ford Galaxie dressed up to the nines in authentic rock n roll clothing, doting on her grand children and trying to retreive socks from her mischevious dog, Hudson!

Most likely to say... "Anyone for a brew?"

Favourite way to get afloat... powerboating

Loves... baking, dogs, rock n roll (the proper kind from the 1950's!), camping and festivals

Pet hates... rudeness

Would love to explore... Japan

Bake her a cake... coffee and walnut

Judith

Cleaner

Judith is a welcoming face to all our berth holders. Always having time for a chat and a very good tea maker!

Most likely to say... "Keep Smiling"

Favourite way to get afloat... Superyacht with family!!

Pet hates... laziness

Would love to explore... Australia

Bake her a cake... Fruit cake

Meet the crew

Tom

Jack K

Sarah

Liz

Simon

Lucy

Josh

Haydn

David

Sharon

Judith