Commodore, Queen Charlotte Yacht Club
Although not quite regarded as a Local, Rob has been resident in Picton and a NZ Tourism Award winning affordable accommodation business owner for the last 30 years. Married to Carolyn, they have two sons, one in Auckland, one in London.
Rob is intimately involved in Marlborough’s Cruise ship industry as Shipping Agent representing the Cruise Lines and continually works to ensure that the Cruise Visitor’s experience is a great one, the visitor spend across the whole of Marlborough is maximised by happy passengers and crew. He has a firm awareness of social licence, maintained by assisting clear communications between ships, Port and residents.
Rob has side interests in Road transport and his secret pleasure is driving trucks in the Marlborough Grape Harvest.
Currently Commodore of Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, a Life Member of the International Optimist Dinghy Association and a pretty average Masters Laser sailor. Rob loves being on our local waters in any type of marine craft, especially entertaining visitors with local beverages and local cuisine.