Jon joins WPNSA as CEO following 28 years in the RAF and a lifetime of sailing himself. Nowadays, he can be found racing his keelboat Puffin around Portland Harbour.

Rachel looks after all the finance and accounts for the Academy as well as updating the management team and overseeing the finances of projects.

Sally looks after the operations at WPNSA; managing the events, reception, shore support and maintenance.
This also involves managing the relationship with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the on-site partners. In addition, Sally also looks after the WPNSA social media, website and IT.

Lisa manages catering and all of our functions: wedding ceremonies and receptions, parties, proms, christenings and any other special occasions you may have! - ensuring everything is well organised and delivered to our customers' satisfaction. Alongside this, Lisa also looks after the company bookkeeping.

Nick is responsible for the boat yard operations, all the external equipment, overseas the team that operates the cranes, boat hoist, fork lift and manages the boat park as a whole.

The Events Coordinator organises the events at WPNSA, liaising with the class associations and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) on their requirements including, equipment, facilities, catering etc. In addition, the role looks after the Volunteers, sorting out who is helping at which event as well as their development and training.

Nichola, alongside Martin, looks after the day to day enquiries from our customers and the public; including general enquiries, membership, boat hoist, campervan bookings, lost property and much more! In addition Nichola looks after the meeting and funeral reception bookings.

Martin, with Nichola, looks after the day to day enquiries from our customers and the public; including general enquiries, membership, boat hoist, campervan bookings, lost property and much more! In addition Martin looks after the training bookings.

The Maintenance Technician looks after the maintenance of the building and liaises with external contractors on any work that may need to be carried out.