Our Company & People

Our company is built on the principles of only providing a service that can not be found anywhere else.

Our unique service has established our place in this industry. This allows us to make a distinctive and substantial impact for our clients.

Stuart Mckean

Stuart is the Principal of UK Rib Centre and partner.  An ex Army Helicopter Pilot who has gained an enormous amount of experience at sea. He has skippered two Fastnet campaigns, is a Dinghy Senior Instructor, Commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Power and Sail and also a Cruising Instructor (sail) as well as an Advanced Powerboat Instructor.

Stewart Thornley

Stewart is also a partner in the UK Rib Centre. As the director of a very busy brokerage dealing almost exclusively with Ribs, Lymington Marine Sales Ltd, Stewart has got a vast array of boat knowledge, starting with large Motor cruisers and now with Ribs of all sizes. He is also the only authorised Scorpion Rib broker. Stewart is also a RYA Powerboat Instructor.

Clive Grant

Clive is a RYA Powerboat Trainer who is currently employed as an RYA Regional Coach. As an RYA Trainer Clive is responsible for inspecting RYA schools on behalf the RYA. He is currently working alongside the RYA Chief Power/Motor Instructor updating the current RYA Scheme. As the centre's trainer Clive runs all Instructor training.

Greg Marsden

Greg, a Defence Academy Graduate and Royal Engineer Officer has served in some of the most challenging environments and situations across the world.  He has skippered boats in waters from the South Atlantic to Hong Kong, and as a commercially endorsed advanced powerboat instructor/off-shore skipper he brings a unique combination of experience, a highly honed ability to plan and enthusiasm to everything he does.

We also have other temporary staff we use on a regular basis. If you would like to be considered for any future instructing then please get in touch.