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
Gaurav Sarin
Edwin Hannant
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
Rob Watt
Club Welfare Officer
Training
Hugh O'Byrne
Training Principal
Staff
Operations and administration at the club is undertaken by our General Manager and his team consisting of our club secretary and admin 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
Admin Assistant
Sue Matthews
Admin Assistant
Becky Underhill
Bookkeeper
Bar and Galley
Neil Brough
Steward
Steve Porter
Bosun
Boatyard Staff
Assistant Bosun
Chris Parish