Meet the crew

Matt’s been involved with the marina since it was on the drawing board, so he’s very much part of the furniture. A keen sailor who enjoys both racing and cruising, Matt is the proud owner of the Nordic Folkboat 'Jessica' which he occasionally even gets chance to sail.

David Wood is the Senior Yacht Broker working out of the boatpoint office at Royal Quays Marina. After a career in retail management, David pursued his love of boats and ‘fled to the Med’ to work as a motor yacht crew before settling in the north-east as a Yacht Broker and finding his true calling. An all-round nice guy and people person, David has loads of experience and a wide knowledge of the boat market. 

Alex is our main man in the boatyard. Being chief hoist driver and crane operator, like as not it’ll be Alex setting your boat down. Alex’s many talents include building rowing skiffs, puppetry, rock musician and a subtle wit. He’s big into wooden boats but chooses to have a fibre glass one!

As with all the Berthing Master team, you will find Ken answering the VHF, operating the lock gates, taking your lines, lifting boats, serving fuel, keeping the marina clean, tidy and well maintained, checking boats, recording all the ins and outs, doing security, and working the till. Phew! And he still has time to smile!