Meet The Team - Mercury Yacht Harbour

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Dominic Brown

Marina Manager

Dominic brings with him many years’ customer service and operational experience, having previously worked for Mitchell & Butler as their General Manager. Dominic is passionate about providing a high-level experience to his clients.

Lauren Bradley

Assistant Manager

Lauren initially joined MDL in November 2019 as an Administrator at both Mercury Yacht Harbour and Port Hamble Marina, before being promoted to Assistant Manager at Mercury in April 2023. Lauren has a PGCE in primary education and pursued a career in teaching before transferring her skills to MDL. Prior to teaching, she gained a first-class honours degree in BA Model Design and Special Effects and enjoys creating works of art in her spare time.

Alasdair McCabe

Night Dockmaster

Alasdair has been with MDL for over ten years working as a Night Dockmaster at Mercury Yacht Harbour on the River Hamble. He has always loved boating and was brought up locally messing about on the river from a young age. Mercury is a friendly marina in a beautiful spot on the river with good facilities, helpful staff and nice berth holders, making it a great place to work. Alasdair would love to meet you and say hi if you're at Mercury on an overnight stay.

Connie Radford

Marina Operative

Connie joined the team in early 2025, after a varied career, including working in hospitality and co-running her own art gallery.
She is a keen sailor, having restored her 1970s 22’ yacht, completed yacht deliveries, and is a qualified Dinghy Sailing instructor
Connie enjoys bouldering, swimming and mac & cheese, and creating personalised art for her friends and family.

James Foss

Marina Operative

James joined the team at Mercury in early 2024 after a summer season as a Dinghy instructor. He enjoys being on and around the water, He holds a RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification, VHF training and much more. Outside of work, James enjoys playing golf and he also enjoys volunteering at his local scout group.

Jessica Smithurst

Administrator

Jess joined MDL in the summer on 2023. She comes with a background in childcare and working in legal offices. Jess has enjoyed getting out on the water after completing her Powerboat Level 2 course and VHF training.

Kate Baker

Seasonal Marina Operative

Kate joined the team at Mercury in early 2023 after a career as a Management Accountant and General Manager, most recently in the legal services industry. Kate enjoys being on the water and has crossed the Atlantic under sail. She holds RYA Day Skipper and Powerboat Level 2 qualifications. Outside of work, Kate enjoys a variety of art and craft activities. She also sings with The Waynflete Singers and acts as Treasurer and Trustee for the choir.

Mitchell Knight

Marina Operative

Mitchell joined MDL in 2021 for the summer season. Prior to joining us he worked in the insurance industry for 11 years. He is looking for a change in career and pursue his passion to work on the water.

Nick Meadows

Night Marina Operative

Nick has been with MDL since early 1991 and has worked in various different roles across the estate. He is a very experienced operative and is well liked by customers and colleagues alike. Nick has always been around boating and can often be found pottering around on his own boat which he keeps in the Hamble. Nick enjoys the challenge that his role brings and believes that the activity around the marina at night keeps him stimulated and alert at all times.

Sean Grimes

Holiday Park Operative

Sean re-joined MDL as a summer Park warden in 2025 after spending a couple of years working in a Marina on the Isle of Wight and a year away travelling. His previous role within MDL was as a Marine Operative working at Mercury Yacht harbour. Prior to joining MDL Sean worked in the Records Management industry for over 20 years, managing a number of Government contracts

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