Meet the East Cowes Marina team
The friendly team at East Cowes offer a wide range of expertise and experience. Meet a few of the faces ready to help you to make the most of your time on the water.
Mike Townshend
Marina Manager
Mike has been the Marina Manager at East Cowes since 2001, spending the last quarter-century sailing from Cowes and raising his family. He is exceptionally experienced having entered the Round the Island Race multiple times. In the past he has managed Weymouth Marina, as well as working in the yacht charter industry in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Jess Olden
Duty Manager
Jess has worked at East Cowes Marina since 2013, starting as a summer berthing assistant and quickly progressing to Assistant Manager. A keen yacht racing crew member and RYA Yachtmaster, she has competed in many offshore races: Round the Island, Cowes Week and Fastnet. You may see Jess around the marina on her days off, as her own Contessa 32 is berthed here, away from the water, she is a keen cyclist and very swift runner.
In addition, we have a friendly and supportive team across the marina and boatyard who are here to help you.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask us for help.
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