Meet the team
Our team share a wealth of knowledge in the yachting industry, with a strong focus on the motorboat, yacht and superyacht sectors in particular.
Chris White 01/4
Co-Founder
Chris has built up a strong professional entrepreneurial reputation as Co-Founder of The Boat Club and loves growing the company and discovering new opportunities, Chris grew up on the water and as a teen undertook a tennis scholarship at Juan Carlos Ferrero's tennis academy in Valencia, it wasn’t long before he felt the siren call and decided upon a career in the marine industry. Christopher has extensive experience on the water as a yachtsman, instructor and sailor. He currently splits his time between the UK, The South of France and the Balearics.
Stuart Rawlinson 02/4
Co-Founder
Stuart has a passion for sailing and everything boating related, after practicing as a FCA accountant for his early career the call of a business by the sea was his destiny when he purchased Parkstone Bay Marina in 2001, Stuart has transformed the marina over his twenty years at the helm from a dusty boat park to one of the flagship marinas of Poole Harbour, Stuart is now enjoying growing The Boat Club with Chris and the rest of the team using his experience and know how to help guide a steady course.
Claire Dale 03/4
Sales Specialist
Claire is an experienced yacht broker with over 15 years in the marine industry, specialising in motor boat sales and support. Claire has a passion for the water, enjoying her own cruiser In her spare time, Claire has fantastic attention to detail and enjoyment of what she does.
Natalie Penfield 04/4
Marketing & PR Manager
Natalie specialises in heightening the profile of luxury brands and giving an extended reach to niche brands wanting to break into new markets. Natalie has worked for both agency and in-house press offices for UK and international markets for the past twelve years, giving Moonraker exceptional presence and connections for local and national campaigns and press coverage.