
Don Prittie, General Manager (2004)
“I love being surrounded by people who love boats and who work in the boating industry. There is nothing you can do that is as relaxing, challenging and beautiful as boating in British Columbia. I started boating when I was six and never looked back!”
Previous Roles & Certifications:
• VP Operations, Oak Bay Marine Group
• GM, Young Life’s Malibu Club & Malibu Yacht Charters
• Certified Marina Operator, Association of Marina Industries, Level Two
Volunteer Work:
• President, Boating BC Association
• Past Board Chair, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
• Past President, Maritime Museum of BC

Duane Kennett, Wharfage Manager (2007)
“I get to interact with customers and hear their wonderful stories – I feel like I get to contribute to their enjoyment of boating. I also feel fortunate to be a member of BC’s boating industry, which shares great camaraderie. What’s not to love?”
Previous Roles & Certifications:
• Certified Marina Operator, Association of Marina Industries, Level Two
• 16 years as a Store Manager at Rexall.

Phil Bowers, Controller (2017)
“Canoe Cove Marina is a fun place to work. The boating community is vibrant and there is a passion for all things marine.”
Previous Roles & Certifications:
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
• 18+ years of progressive experience in different industries including real estate, high tech, health care, and public practice.

Kelly Lovell, Customer Service (1980)
“I love working in a place where no two days are the same. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world when they bring their boats here, and I really enjoy my co-workers, we have a great team!”
Previous Roles & Certifications:
• Over 40 years at the Cove…. enough said!

Gary Zulauf, Maintenance Supervisor (2012)
“I love being outside all day and I love being part of the boats that come and go, and working with all of the characters in the yard. I live on my 38ft sailboat and take her out every week religiously – I love everything about it!”
Previous Roles & Certifications:
• Inboard/Outboard Technician, BCIT
• Travel Lift Operator
• Years of experience in the industry across Canada including eight years with the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

Dereck Keenan, Travel Lift Operator (2011)
“I love my job; I get to be outside and work with machinery. There is a great community of people here and they keep things interesting and fun.”

Riley Turchet, Travel Life Operator (2019)
“I love working with boats and being on and around the water. This is a great environment and a great community of people – I love the lifestyle!”
