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)
Neil Paxton
Neil Paxton
Jamie Blair
Jamie Blair
Tim Bishop
Tim Bishop
Sailing Committee
Chaired by the Vice Commodore – Philip Clarabut
Trevor Cox
Sailing Secretary
Peter Aird
Hon Safety Boat Captain
Howard Paterson
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