Page 64 • The HERALD • 25th June 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Mortgage Services NEW APPOINTMENT AND FORMER APPRENTICE PROMOTION AT BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR Experienced marine operator Gary Nicol has been appointed as the Beaulieu River’s new Marine Operative at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour. During over 15 years in the maritime industry, Gary has worked as a boatyard operator, head bosun and river patrol o cer. He now joins the Beaulieu River team, working alongside the boatyard team and dockmasters in the marina. Meanwhile, the yacht harbour’s rst apprentice Oli Rickard – who completed his apprenticeship in under two years and passed his nal assessment with a top-scoring merit – has been promoted to Boatyard Supervisor. Oli steps into the shoes of former supervisor Chris Wilson, who has worked at the yacht harbour for over three years and is leaving to pursue new ventures. Harbour Master Wendy Stowe said: “We are very proud of Oli and his achievements and also look forward to welcoming Gary to the Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour team. Our berth and mooring holders will be able to benefit from his extensive boatyard and marina knowledge.” Delivering ve-star customer service is a top priority for the team, serving customers on the marina’s 200 fully-serviced walk-ashore pontoon berths, 300 river moorings and more than 10,000 visitors who stay there each year. Gary, from Ferndown, joins the team a er the completion of the £2m boatshed redevelopment. e project has provided stunning waterfront o ces, highquality workshops and a new marina shop with an expanded range of fresh food and drink, gi s and boating supplies. To nd out more about berths and moorings on the Beaulieu River, as well as the range of services provided visit: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk, email: harbour.o ce@beaulieu.co.uk or call: 01590 616200. Left to right: Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Marine Operative Gary Nicol, Chris Wilson and former apprentice Oli Rickard Upcoming Oakhaven Business Club Networking Events Oakhaven Business Club runs regular networking events with local businesses across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton. Businesses can pay-as-you-go per person per session, or become an annual member. Thursday 9th July, 7.30am–9.30am, Big Business Breakfast at Oakhaven Hospice, an opportunity learn more about Oakhaven Hospice, tour the facilities and network with other local businesses. Tuesday 14th July, 9.30am-11.30am, New Forest Walk and Work, a 1 hour walk along Barton-On-Sea Beach followed by tea/co ee and cake at e Beachcomber, £15. Tuesday 11th August, 9.30am-11.30am, New Forest Walk and Work, a 1 hour walk through the Tall Trees Trail, followed by tea/co ee and cake at Rhine eld House Hotel, £15. Tuesday 18th August, 5pm – 7pm, Oakhaven Business Club Summer Party at Christchurch Harbour Hotel, celebrating 4 years of Oakhaven Business Club, £30pp. For more information about how to join the Oakhaven Business Club or to book a space for one of their networking events please visit: www. oakhavenhospice.co.uk/oakhaven-business-club
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