STORRAR MARINE LIMITED

ABOUT STORRAR MARINE LIMITED

, now semi-retired and a sailmaker by trade, first opened for business over 35 years ago. Frustrated with the lack of a good local chandlery, he began stocking a limited range of marine equipment. As demand grew he pioneered the now familiar concept of the one-stop chandlery/sailmaking/spar & rigging outlet. To this day his overriding commitment continues to be to quality, choice, first class service & specialist knowledge.

Sowester/Simpson Lawrence, the largest marine equipment distributor of its day, he was on the road (60,000 + miles per year!) for 6 years as Northern area sales manager. This, coupled with his behind the counter years working alongside Rob since rejoining Storrar Marine, has given him an unrivalled knowledge of the retail trade.

Newcastle based Storrar Marine Store is truly 'one stop shopping’.

started as the "Saturday Boy" over 20 years ago. On leaving University with an honours degree in mathematics he took pity on Rob and went full time. Headhunted by Sowester/Simpson Lawrence, the largest marine equipment distributor of its day, he was on the road (60,000 + miles per year!) for 6 years as Northern area sales manager. This, coupled with his behind the counter years working alongside Rob since rejoining Storrar Marine, has given him an unrivalled knowledge of the retail trade. Andy comes from a successful competitive sailing background with success at National and International level in both dinghies & yachts. Long hours at work and a growing young family means Andy struggles to sail much in the summer however in the winter months he can be found sports boat racing most weekends.

, a sailmaker by trade, first opened for business over 35 years ago. Frustrated with the lack of a good local chandlery, he began stocking a limited range of marine equipment. As demand grew he pioneered the now familiar concept of the one-stop chandlery/sailmaking/spar & rigging outlet. To this day his overriding commitment continues to be to quality, choice, first class service & specialist knowledge.