WELCOME TO SOUTH PIER

INTRODUCTION

Established in 1926, South Pier has served three generations of boat owners and enthusiasts and over the years has built up an enviable reputation for the highest standards of quality and customer services

Founded originally by Bill Kent with open yards and lean to work shops , the business expanded progressively.

Brother in-law  Bill Coom took the helm after the second world war and with the acquisition of more covered yard space, he remained with the business until his death in in 1989 at which time sons David and Gordon, along with partner Gerald Badains, took over.  At about this time, the third generation William Coom, who now manages the chandlery, joined the firm.

A once in a lifetime opportunity presented itself when brothers David and Gordon decided to sell South Pier Shipyard and retire in 1998.  The business was bought by a consortium consisting of Paul Battrick, who has 20 years of varied boating experience, Brian Tanguy, John Sawyer and Jonathon Segal.  The latter three members of the team had a long involvement in public transport and hotels.  They were recreational boaters and had always been keen to become involved in the boating scene.

South Pier Shipyard is probably the most successful boatyard/chandler in the Channel Islands and it was an enthusiastic quartet that set about trying to improve what was already a very popular facility.