THE TEAM
GRANT GROUNDS
Director
Hi, I am Grant. I was bought up in the marine industry. From a teenager starting out as a tender driver, I moved on to an apprenticeship at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Rushcutters Bay. I then made the move to Port Stephens, where I worked for Noakes Boat and Shipyards. From there, I returned to Sydney and found a home at Cronulla Slipway & Shipwrights. From a young age I have been obsessed with fishing. In which, now you will find me fishing in the bream tournaments up and down the coast in my spare time.
NATALIE GROUNDS
Office Administration
My life growing up was surrounded by boats. Each Saturday was sailing day. My Grandfather built a 60FT ketch which was kept in Pittwater. My family and I spent most of our weekends, holidays and special occasions on the boat. My father is also a boat builder. It seemed to fit working in the boating industry and I started working in office administration in 2005 at Noakes Boatyard Nelson Bay. In 2007 I relocated to the Sutherland Shire and joined the Cronulla Slipway & Shipwright Services team. I also run my own photography business where I specialise in wedding and family portrait photography.
BRENTON MAHONEY
Shipwright
I have been working as a shipwright for 20 years. I have been around boats since I can remember. I left school to be a shipwright as the industry really appealed to me. I have worked for Cronulla Slipway since 2012. I enjoy 4×4 / off roading, winter swimming, surfing and taking my kids for bike rides. What I like the most about this job is the variety and the challenging projects I get to work on.
DANIEL SCHMIDT
Shipwright
My name is Daniel. I came to Australia from Canada almost 20 years ago. I am a Cronulla local who is passionate about the marine industry. After many years working for Qantas, I began working at Cronulla Slipway and shipwrights services in 2020, I knew quickly that this was my new direction and started my apprenticeship in 2021.
ISAAC WILSON
4th year apprentice Shipwright
Coming soon!
RIVER BROOKING
1st year apprentice Shipwright
Coming soon!
DAVID COOKE
Detailer
Coming soon!
LAILA MUR BARDRAN
Detailer
Laila has recently joined our team as a detailer. Laila is from Argentina and has a background of detailing from working withing the car industry, Sales, Graphic designer, Management and more. She enjoys travelling and is loving her time here in Australia.
MATTHEW DAWE
Yard staff
Coming soon!
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.
