PQBH Marina Guide 2022 v10

Meet the Poole Quay boat haven team
Kerrie Gray AMM
Kerrie started her career in the marine industry in 2005. Starting
her career as a Marina Operative at Poole Quay Boat Haven in
the summer season while teaching sailing in warmer climates in
the winter. Six years later, in 2011, she was promoted to Assistant
Manager before getting her big break in 2017 with the promotion
of Marina Manager. Kerrie’s other role is Event Manager of the
Poole Harbour Boat Show, and most recently appointed Marina
Manager for the Southampton International Boat Show.
Kirsty Caño
Kirsty joined the team in March 2012 and was later promoted
to Assistant Manager in February 2017. Prior to this, she spent
several seasons working on tall ships, sailing 75,000 nautical miles
globally, and crossing the Atlantic six times in various sea states.
Kirsty holds her RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate amongst
other maritime qualifications, and has vast experience in both
practical and administrative exercises.
Harley Richards
Harley joined the team in May of 2021 as a Marina Operative, and
has slowly progressed into the role of Events and Marketing
Coordinator. With a professional background in Project and
Events management, he is always looking for the best way to
apply these skills to the one thing he loves most; being on the
water! With a plethora of qualifications up to RYA Day Skipper
Theory, he doesn’t do things by halves!
26 The Poole Harbour and Marina Guide 2022