Meet the Universal Marina team
Our team at Universal is keen to help you get the most out of your time at the marina. You’ll find a wide range of in-depth knowledge and experience, with many of the team also choosing to spend their own leisure time on the water.
Graham Bristowe
General Manager
A manager at Premier since 2007, Graham has a wealth of marine knowledge. He previously managed Gosport, Port Solent and Chichester marinas and currently manages both Premier marinas on the River Hamble - Universal and Swanwick. He is also a keen runner, most recently completing the Comrades Marathon in South Africa.
Martin Bowman
Duty Manager
A former RYA instructor and commercial skipper, Martin has over 20 years’ experience with Premier and other marinas and has returned to Universal following a period as Acting Marina Manager at Port Solent Marina. Outside of work Martin enjoys collecting guitars, being on the water and restoring his 50-year-old sailboat.
Andrew Whillier
Duty Manager
Andrew has worked in the marine industry since he was 14, completing work experience and then his first permanent role at a Chandlery in Port Solent. Making a move to the travel industry as a Driver and an Operations Manager, Andrew then started with Premier Marinas at Swanwick in 2016, working as a Dock Master and then Boatyard Supervisor, where his love for motorboats grew and took him down the Brokerage route before re-joining here at Universal. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys boating with friends, clay pigeon shooting, walking and travelling.
Jordan Hobbs
Boatyard Administrator
Jordan has worked for Universal since 2022, joining as a Customer Service Advisor and currently working as a Boatyard Administrator. He has a strong passion for videography outside of work and enjoys climbing, quizzes and football.
Jasmine Coombs
Marina Operative
Jas joined the Universal team in 2022 and has enjoyed learning all aspects of the marina industry. Outside of work, Jas is an illustrative artist and has sold her designs to local tattoo artists and she also enjoys spending time with her family racing supercars around Castle Combe.
Mark Seaney
Marina Operative
Mark Seaney who has been part of the Universal team since September 2022, working as a Marina Operative and stepping up temporarily as Duty Manager. Before joining Universal, Mark delivered boats for a local sales company and worked in fire protection as an engineer, as well as running an engineering business with his father. Outside of work, Mark enjoys being out on his motorboat with his wife and dogs as well as cycling and gaming.
Ellen Pritchard
Marina Operative
Universal Marina features
Universal Marina has all the services you’d expect from a premium marina.
Laundry
Washing and drying machines available in the facilitiesParking
Free onsite berth holder parkingPersonal bathrooms
Individual quality shower roomsWater
Water is available free of charge across the site
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