Meet The Team - Penton Hook Marina

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Dean Smith

Marina Manager

Dean joined MDL in April 2023. He previously worked as the Deputy Harbour Master & Area Operations Manager for the Canal and River Trust covering central London’s canal system and Canary Wharf's West India Dock. Dean began life in the marine industry in 2010 working on passenger vessels on the lower Thames, starting on the deck and working up the ranks to the role of captain.

Andy Young

Dockmaster

Andy is an integral part of team Penton Hook. He has worked for MDL at Penton since 2001 and has a wealth of experience within the marine industry. Previous to MDL, Andy has had various roles including agriculture in which he operated machinery and plant, entertainment retail and the local authority. Look out for Andy walking the site and pontoons.

David Potterton

Marina Operative

David has a wealth of boating experience after spending his whole working life on the Thames. He is an integral part of the team at Penton Hook and has been since joining in 1998. Prior to MDL, David was employed as a skipper on large pleasure cruisers on the Thames, in and around Windsor. Look out for David checking customers boats to make sure they are safe and secure.

Louise Broughton

Seasonal Marina Operative

Louise joined Penton Hook Marina in January 2024 and is passionate about boats and the marine industry. She previously worked as an RYA Instructor and is a Commercial Skipper, having delivered boats around the world to far flung places such as St Helena in the South Atlantic! She now enjoys kayaking and boating on the Thames.

Nathan Davies

Seasonal Marina Operative

Nathan joined MDL in May 2023 as a Seasonal Marina Operative. He is currently a Mechanical Engineering student and has grown up around the Thames with experience as an open water swimming spotter. Nathan enjoys kayaking on the river or in a lake when the weather allows.