Former deck cadet and local sailor Henry Rogers has joined the Beaulieu River team as new Moorings Manager for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour.
Henry, who achieved a Marine Technologies Level 2 Diploma at Brockenhurst College before progressing to South Shields Marine School, is now taking up the new challenge of serving over 500 berth and mooring holders at the Beaulieu River.
Providing a friendly face and maritime knowledge, he said: “I have a lifelong connection with the water, having grown up in a Lymington family that has always owned and operated boats, giving me a strong foundation in boating, safety and marina life. I have a passion for being out on the water.”
During his career so far Henry, aged 23 years, has gained hands-on experience and expertise in vessel handling, navigation, safety procedures and crew coordination while working in a team operating vessels in busy commercial ports.
He added: “The Beaulieu River is by far the most beautiful river in the Solent and particularly peaceful. It’s more like a retreat than a marina and is a great place to work, where everyone is so lovely and welcoming.”
Delivering five-star customer service is at the top of Henry’s priorities, as he gets to know berth and mooring holders so he is ready to help with their queries and offer advice. He replaces former skipper and superyacht captain Rupert Parkhouse in the role, after his departure to head back out on the water.
Henry joins at the start of the 2026 sailing season after a £2m redevelopment of the boatshed has provided stunning waterfront offices, high-quality workshops and a new marina shop with an expanded range of fresh food and drink, gifts and boating supplies: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk/boatyard-redevelopment.
