Have you met all of Lymington Marina’s team?
Berthon’s Marina is located at one of the most stunning and easily accessible locations on the south coast with 300 deepwater berths for RIBs, sailing yachts, and motorboats up to 45m (150ft) barely ten minutes up the river from the Solent waters. The team who run it truly are a fundamental cog in the machine. Our team all live locally so you’ll understand why they really are the best for any enquiries or questions you may have about the marina, Lymington and the surrounding New Forest. With their various backgrounds, ranging from RNLI crew to Berthon yacht refit manager, they may also be of some service if you have a problem on board. Just ask.
But, have you met them all?
John, Marina Manager
John is born and bred Lymington, he’s a regular on the Lymington River and is happiest when afloat either cruising or racing on the family folkboat. After enjoying many years working around the globe on specialised marine projects, it was time to spend more time in Lymington. John has a passion for water safety and has been involved at the Lymington RNLI station for over 16 years.
Having always worked in the maritime hospitality sector John has an eye for detail, and always focuses on a customer centric approach. He looks forward to welcoming you to the marina.
Gary, Senior Dockmaster
Gary joined Berthon as part of the valeting team and is now a Senior Dockmaster. Gary’s background in the motor industry as a General Sales Manager means that his customer service skills are second to none. Gary is keen to continue working on his Marine knowledge undertaking various RYA courses.
Matt, Dockmaster
Matt joined the Dockmaster team in February 2025. His 30-year career background was in the Corporate Risk and Insurance sector in a client facing role. Following a lifestyle change in 2019, Matt and his Wife purchased a Guest House on the Isle of Wight transitioning it into a popular and successful business. Matt has a passion for boats and the sea and now lives near Lymington. The Dockmaster role he now undertakes is a long-standing ambition of his. He is a qualified Day Skipper and enjoys getting out on the Solent whenever he gets the opportunity.
Russ, Dockmaster
Russ has lived locally for most of his life, with the water always playing a central role in both his personal and professional life. He served a full career in the Royal Marines, undertaking deployments around the world in both hostile environments and peacekeeping roles. Following his military service, Russ established a maritime events and safety company based in Lymington. A career highlight was serving as Chief Safety Officer for the Transatlantic Windsurf Race in 1998.
In the years since, he has delivered training to numerous foreign coast guards, police forces, and government agencies worldwide. Now part of the Berthon Dockmaster team, Russ is proud to continue his lifelong connection to the maritime industry.
Ken, Dockmaster
Ken joined the Berthon team in April (25) after relocating from Nottingham Having spent over 30 years visiting family in Lymington and drawn by a long standing love for life on the South coast, he has moved permanently to be closer to the water.
Before joining Berthon, Ken worked as an Operations Director in the digital broadcasting industry. He brings a wealth of leadership and problem solving experience to the marina. A lifelong casual sailor, Ken has fond memories of sailing with his father around the Balearic islands – an early passion that now shapes his day to day life on the Solent.
