Meet the Sovereign Harbour team
You’ll find a friendly and knowledgeable team ready to help you make the most of your time at Premier’s Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne.
Daniel Heckford
Marina Manager
Dan has worked at Premier for over 15 years. Well known in Sovereign Harbour, he is also the area Harbour Master and a keen British Marine Committee Member. Dan spends his limited spare time with his young family, out on his motorcycle or on the water.
Amy Walker
Duty Manager
Since joining the Premier team in 2014, Amy has worked in various roles at Eastbourne Marina. She became Duty Manager in 2018. Outside work, Amy likes to explore new adventures with her family and has a passion for boating.
Alex Mele
Duty Manager
Alex joined Sovereign Harbour as a Duty Manager in April 2025, following previous experience working as a police custody officer and a former debt collector. Alex is proudly Italian and is happiest when out fishing or eating a bag of crisps. He is already enjoying getting to meet everyone within the Sovereign Harbour community and is excited to get more stuck in.
Jill Wakefield
Boatyard Supervisor
Jill has been in our boatyard since 2018. She has always been around boats having owned her own previously, so is always keen to help. She loves to travel and take her dog for walks on the beach.
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.
Sovereign Harbour features
Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne has all the services you’d expect from a premium marina.
Parking
Personal bathrooms
Pump-out
Water
Laundry
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