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Whitstable Yacht Club Committee Members

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The Honorary Whitstable Yacht Club President is elected annually at the club AGM in March as a figurehead position for the club, and act as a key ambassador at formal occasions.

Position	Name	Photo
Honorary Club President	Larry Lamberton MBE

We regret to report that our Honorary Club President, Larry Lamberton MBE, passed away on 16th December 2021. Our deepest condolences. A very great loss not only for Larry’s family, but also for the RNLI and Whitstable communities, who he loved and supported, and who loved him in return. He will be greatly missed by all of us at WYC.

Elected annually at the club AGM in March to manage the affairs of the club according to the rules. If you're interested in joining the General Committee, please contact the Commodore. Minutes of the General Committee meetings can be found on the Meeting Minutes page.

Position	Name	Photo	Contact
Commodore	Kelvin Tolson		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07710 013 107
Vice Commodore	Jo Phillips		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Rear Commodore Sailing and Chair of the Sailing Committee	Robert Govier		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07733 260 879
Rear Commodore House and Laser Class Captain	Mike Oliver		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07831 131256
WYC Training Principal	Jo Wyles		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Secretary to the General Committee	Ian Wild
Treasurer	Martin Muirhead		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
General Committee Member	Terry Davies
General Committee Member	Fef Griffin
General Committee Member	David Figgis
Club Manager	Maureen Bush		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 01227 272942
General Committee Member	Richard Ledger

Representatives of the sailing members of the club, responsible for the management of the sailing and sailing related activities, except training. Rear Commodore Sailing is elected by the membership at the AGM, Class Captains are elected by the members of their respective classes, and other positions are volunteer roles elected by the Sailing Committee annually. If you're interested in joining the Sailing Committee, please contact the Rear Commodore Sailing. Minutes of the Sailing Committee meetings can be found on the Meeting Minutes page.

Position	Name	Photo	Contact
Rear Commodore Sailing and Chair of the Sailing Committee	Robert Govier		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07733 260 879
Rear Commodore House and Laser Class Captain	Mike Oliver		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07831 131256
WYC Training Principal	Jo Wyles		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sailing and Membership Secretary	Sally Gostelow		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 01227 272 942
Race Recorder Coordinator	Joceline Davis		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07889 319361
Wanderer Dinghy Representative	Richard Maltby		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07548 752823
Asymmetric Class Captain	Position Vacant		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Small Catamaran Class Captain	Glenn Cook		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 7734115855
Big Catamaran Class Captain	Peter King		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07547391389
Cadet Committee Representative	Alastair Nicolson		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07887 956335
Cruisers Class Captain	Jeremy Scott		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07972 239452
Chief Instructor, Training Administrator, RYA Onboard Officer and Co-Bosun (Sailing Equipment Supervisor)	Ruth Oliver		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 01227 272 942
Merlin Rocket Class Captain	Huw Reynolds		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07740 871685
Tasar Class Captain	Rick Perkins		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07763 133399
Windsurfing Fleet Representative	Simon Reynolds		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07776250779
General Handicap Dinghy Class Captain	David Connor		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07966 020806
Cadet Captain	Finn Crockatt
Co-Bosun and Support Boat team coordinator	Samuel Turner		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07837922725

Bar management committee. If you're interested in joining the Bar Committee, please talk to a member of the team or ask the bar staff. Details of the bar opening hours and planned social events can be found on the Social, Food & Drink page

Position	Name	Photo	Contact
General Committee Member	Richard Ledger
Bar Manager	Magdalen Venning		01227 272942

Representatives of the Cadet members of the club and their families, elected annually by the Cadet members of the club and their families. The committee is responsible for encouraging and monitoring both the sailing and social activities of Cadet members. If you're interested in joining the Cadet Committee, please contact the Cadet Committee Chair.

Position	Name	Photo	Contact
WYC Training Principal	Jo Wyles		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Chief Instructor, Training Administrator, RYA Onboard Officer and Co-Bosun (Sailing Equipment Supervisor)	Ruth Oliver		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 01227 272 942
Cadet Captain	Finn Crockatt

Child Welfare

It is the policy of WYC to safeguard children and young people taking part in boating from harm. We will take all responsible steps to ensure that, through appropriate procedures and training, children participating in club activities do so in a safe environment. For the full WYC Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement click here. If you have any concerns, please contact the Child Welfare Contact for WYC:

Position	Name	Photo	Contact
Child Welfare Contact	Jill Fagg		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07973 713377
Child Welfare Contact	Paul Cross		.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 07791726208

For any additional contact information, please contact the club office