Our Team
THE PATTERSONS
Todd and Kara Patterson, owners of B+G Marine Services in the British Virgin Islands, bought Yankee Point Marina in May 2022.
“I’ve been looking for the right opportunity like this for along time,” said Todd. “It’s the perfect size operation and an amazing location. I’m honored to have the chance to build upon the existing operation and become part of the Northern Neck community.”
Todd and Kara are experienced marine business veterans. They have owned B+G Marine Services since 2013, building it into one of the most respected yacht management, maintenance and refit companies in the British Virgin Islands, with additional support centers in Newport, RI, and Annapolis, MD.
Todd has held his USCG 100 Ton Master since 2003 and has almost 25 years professional sailing experience as a captain and first mate with thousands of offshore and coastal sea miles. He is a keen sailor, is commodore of the Royal BVI Yacht Club, and owns a 40-foot Passport. Kara holds her masters in accounting from Tulane University and grew up on boats in the British Virgin Islands.
WAYNE BISHOP
Yard Manager
Chief Carpenter/Cabinet Maker/Shipwright/Wooden Mast Building or Repair Rigging
Wayne started working at Yankee Point Marina in 1996 as a Carpenter and Travelift Operator and has been our Yard Manager since 2006. In his time here he has remodelled countless boat interiors, fabricated complex custom boat furniture and navigation stations, space saving storage compartments and many installations of custom fit ductwork for air conditioning systems. An expert shipwright, Wayne has rebuilt many wooden boat hulls, cutting out the rotten wood and replacing it with new, pulling out old caulking and red leading the seams and driving cotton back into the seams thus turning derelicts into fine watercraft.
His expertise also extends to building wooden masts from scratch and re-building many tall wood masts bringing them new life. His extensive knowledge of the complex nature of boats along with his leadership characteristics ensure our customers get a great quality job.
MIKE KUES
Awlgrip Painter
Mike joined Yankee Point in 1996. Prior to joining Yankee Point Mike worked with his father in the construction business performing tasks in carpentry, electrical and plumbing. Since joining Yankee Point he has increased his knowledge and skill base to include diesel engine and outboard motor work through attending schools put on by Yamaha and ABYC. He has been certified by ABYC for diesel engines.
Mike continued to expand his talents after Hurricane Isabel in 2003. One particularly complicated repair was to a 42’ Pearson which had suffered major damage to her starboard quarter. The gunwale and hull had been crushed from about 10 feet forward of the starboard side of the transom and the entire transom was gone. Mike fabricated a temporary frame and repaired the damage to a like new condition. In 2012 Mike took over as the Paint Shop Foreman and has completed countless paint jobs, fiberglass repairs and continues to hone his skills with both outboard and inboard engines and drivetrains.
JEREMIAH BOWMAN
Travelift Operator
Jeremiah joined Yankee Point in 2010 as a Travelift operator in addition to his specialty in varnish work. His prior experience was working with his father, an experienced carpenter and boat repair specialist. His attention to detail in the preparation and finishing of any wood surface is spectacular. If you ever have a question about Awl Wood, he’s your man.
Jeremiah has expanded his technical abilities and is now a NMEA certified Electronics installer and is also an ABYC certified electrician.
HAL LAWRY
Ombudsman & Weekend Store Clerk
Harold (Hal) Lawry is our Ombudsman and weekend Store Clerk – Hal bought a boat from Yankee Point in 2011 and has lived here at the marina ever since. He lives on his 26’ Pacemaker sailboat and has become a beloved fixture at the marina. He is always the first to greet newcomers and is always available to lend a hand. He provides an invaluable service to the marina as the weekend store clerk and is the eyes and ears of the marina and yard. If you want to know what is going on in the marina, just ask him! If you’re nice, he might even give you ride into town or to the airport!
ADELLE FILLINGAME
Marina
Adelle joined us in 2022 shortly after the ownership change. Adelle and her family spend time on their fishing boat and Adelle has increased her skills and knowledge since starting with us. She happily assists our clients on the fuel dock and in the store.
JON AUTHIER
Groundskeeper
Jon originally hails from New Hampshire and Todd is not shy to say he hired Jon for his accent! Jon is another one of our veteran team members and he is responsible for keeping the grounds looking great and helping to achieve the continual facility improvements. He will tell you he has a job for life!
SAM ANTONIO
Fuel Dock & Store
Sam has joined us this summer and is a welcome addition to the fuel dock and the store. Sam comes from a family that loves being on the water and he brings that love and knowledge to his work here at Yankee Point.