Committees and Staff
Medway Yacht Club is managed by its Flag Officers and the Management Committee.
The Club has sub-committees for Sailing, House and site matters as well as a committee for the Development of the Club.
Flag Officers

Catherine Gore
Commodore

Philip Clarabut
Vice Commodore

Quentin Strauss
Rear Commodore
Management Committee

John Airey
Hon Treasurer

Andrew Baker
Hon Solicitor

John Stevens
Hon Mooring Master

Bob Turk and John Marshall
Cruiser Class Captain (Sailing)
Sailing Committee
Chaired by the Vice Commodore – Philip Clarabut

Trevor Cox
Sailing Secretary

Peter Aird
Hon Safety Boat Captain

Edwin Hannant
Dragon Class Captain

Alistair Bolton
Sonata Class Captain

Tim French
Cruiser Class Captain (Racing)

Andrew Knatchbull
Squib Class Captain

Sarah Mason
Wayfarer Class Captain
Volunteer Officers

Robert Watt
Welfare Officer
welfare@medwayyachtclub.com

Hugh O'Byrne
Training Principal
Employees
All of the club’s operations are lead by our experienced General Manager. Ian leads the entire team consisting of our Bosun (all Boating services), Steward (Clubhouse services), Club Secretary (Office services) and are assisted by a professional team in all areas. Our staff work with a number of volunteers so our wider membership can enjoy their sailing.

Ian Farlane
General Manager

Sue Bannister
Club Secretary

Kellie Jones
Admin Assistant
office@medwayyachtclub.com

Sue Matthews
Admin Assistant
office@medwayyachtclub.com

Becky Underhill
Bookkeeper
accounts@medwayyachtclub.com

Elliot Marks
Chief Instructor
training@medwayyachtclub.com

Neil Brough
Steward

Toby Atack
Lead Bosun

Steve Porter
Bosun

Chris Parish
Assistant Bosun