THE TEAM

GRANT GROUNDS
Director

NATALIE GROUNDS
Office Administration

BRENTON MAHONEY
Shipwright

DANIEL SCHMIDT
Shipwright

ISAAC WILSON
Shipwright

RIVER BROOKING
1st year apprentice Shipwright
Hey there! I’m River, and I just kicked off my journey as a first-year apprentice shipwright at Cronulla Slipway & Shipwrights earlier 2024. Growing up, I’ve always had a strong connection to the water, spending countless hours with friends out on boats. The allure of a career in the marine industry was irresistible to me.
One of the things I love most about this job is the opportunity to work and learn alongside a great team of people. It’s been such a rewarding experience so far—I’ve been absorbing knowledge like a sponge and feeling like I’m really hitting my stride.

DAVID COOKE
Detailer

DAVID GROUNDS
Former director at the slipway, Dave has relaxed into his pre-retirement roll as a helper around the slipway where needed.
You will find Dave in all aspects of assisting in the yard and liaising with customers.
