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

Ross Eldred
Commodore

Catherine Gore
Vice Commodore

Philip Clarabut
Vice Commodore

Quentin Strauss
Rear Commodore

Ross Eldred
Commodore

Catherine Gore
Vice Commodore

Quentin Strauss
Rear Commodore
Management Committee

John Airey
Hon Treasurer

Andrew Baker
Hon Solicitor

John Stevens
Hon Mooring Master

David Harris

Paul Studart

Edwin Hannant

Gaurav Sarin
Sailing Committee
Chaired by the Vice Commodore – Philip Clarabut

Trevor Cox
Sailing Secretary

Peter Aird
Hon Safety Boat Captain

Bob Turk and John Marshall
Cruiser Class Captain (Sailing)

Simon Clegg
Cruiser Class Captain (Racing)

Edwin Hannant
Dragon Class Captain

Alistair Bolton
Sonata Class Captain

Andrew Knatchbull
Squib Class Captain

Alberto Quaglia
Wayfarer Class Captain

Richard Smith
Musto Skiff Class Captain
Development Committee
Chaired by the Vice Commodore

Rob Watt
Club Welfare Officer
Staff
Administration at the club is undertaken by our club secretary and office staff leaving members free to enjoy their sailing. Boat yard support and services are provided by our full time Bosun and his team who can undertake work on member’s boats from scrubbing to general maintenance at competitive rates. The clubhouse and galley are looked after by our full time Steward and chef.

Ian Farlane
General Manager

Sue Bannister
Club Secretary

Kellie
Assistant

Sue Matthews
Assistant
Office Email
Accounts Email
Boatyard Staff

Steve Porter
Bosun
Training

Bryony Sharpen
Training Principal
Bar and Galley

Neil Brough
Steward
Assistant Bosun

Chris Parish