About Us

Chris Turns

Born and bred Salcombe, Chris has got the sea water in his blood. He has built up his own marine service business, and is now excited about part-owning Whitestrand. Power boat instructor and crew for Salcombe lifeboat, so if you hear a high-pitched noise and Chris runs away from you, he's probably just going on a shout so don't get offended!

Favourite hire boat - Stan, the Jeanneau Cap named after Chris's father who taught him everything he knows about boating.

Anne McArthur

The McArthur family have been visiting Salcombe for as many weeks of the year as possible over the past 13 years. It's a big family of four kids and 2 new labrador puppies!

Favourite hire boat - Charlie, Tom, Hannah and Will after the kids. Oh and Ruby and Rosie which are the puppies names.

Jerry McArthur

Jerry's passion is boats with engines. The ultimate is the Salcombe Racing (SR) powerboat which he races around the country in the Honda Powerboat series. One of Jerry's favourite tricks is leaving the bung out before launching a boat!

Favourite hire boat - The rib which will be blasting out of the estuary at speeds much faster than 8 knots - great fun for adrenaline junkies!

Anna Turns

Anna has lived in Devon for six years now, after getting a biology degree and previously working in wildlife television production. Salcombe is a haven for wildlife and nothing beats messing about on boats. Anna is working to develop Whitestrand's sustainable boating philosophy and hopes to pass on these messages to customers at Whitestrand. Anna also writes for Devon Life magazine and is always on the lookout for more marine and environmental stories.

Favourite hire boat - Daisy, one of the lovely new Jeanneau Caps. We named this boat after our bouncy chocolate Labrador puppy who loves the Salcombe beaches and is learning to swim.