Media Release

David Gore and Alan Barrett acquired Marina Focus from MSL Solutions in December 2021.

Building on more than a decade observing and advising on the evolving needs of yacht clubs, marinas, and harbour managers in the region, the pair have formed InFocus Software in Sydney to refresh, renew, and reinvigorate the well-known Marina Management System (MMS) and deliver new features and functionality.

After a lengthy search for the next big thing in software for the waterfront, it’s something of a homecoming for David who was the founder / architect of the Marina Focus business from 2004 until the 2012 acquisition by Micropower (now MSL).

“For the last five years I’ve been scanning the market for a new project and I’ve had the chance to review much of the competition in detail. It became clear that Marina Focus offers a core functionality that works well and is relied on by some of the biggest and best names in the country” said David. “We believe that Marina Focus is a solid platform for the new cloud-based system we’re working on, and we fully intend to reinstate the service and support model that built the Marina Focus brand in the first place”.

For Alan, it’s an opportunity to reconnect with the marina sector since departing BIA in 2017. “We’ve now had the pleasure to speak to all Marina Focus customers across the country. It’s been great to get a sense of what they need in way of training and support to get the most out of Marina Focus right now, but also what’s needed for the future. The feedback has been really valuable.”

Respected industry veteran Craig Evans commented “Its great news that David and Alan have taken on Marina Focus. Over the course of nearly twenty years at the helm of both the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Marina Focus was the administrative backbone of our extensive marina and boatyard operations. I’m confident that this experienced team can deliver a renewed product and customer focus that leading yacht clubs can rely on”.

Marina Focus will be at booth 2 at Marinas 22. Alan and David look forward to catching up with customers past, present, and future!

Media Contact:
Alan Barrett
t: 0402 113 885
e: al**@ma*********.au