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](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Catherine-Gore-300.jpg)
Catherine Gore
Commodore
![Philip Clarabut](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Philip-Clarabut-300.jpg)
Philip Clarabut
Vice Commodore
![Quentin Strauss](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Quentin-Strauss-300.jpg)
Quentin Strauss
Rear Commodore
![Catherine Gore](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Catherine-Gore-300.jpg)
Catherine Gore
Commodore
![Philip Clarabut](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Philip-Clarabut-300.jpg)
Philip Clarabut
Vice Commodore
![Quentin Strauss](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Quentin-Strauss-300.jpg)
Quentin Strauss
Rear Commodore
Management Committee
![John Airey](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/John-Airey-300.jpg)
John Airey
Hon Treasurer
![Andrew Baker](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Awaiting-Photo.png)
Andrew Baker
Hon Solicitor
![John Stevens](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/John-Stevens-240.jpg)
John Stevens
Hon Mooring Master
Sailing Committee
Chaired by the Vice Commodore – Philip Clarabut
![Trevor Cox](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/trevor-Cox-Dragon-CC-300.jpg)
Trevor Cox
Sailing Secretary
![Peter Aird](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Awaiting-Photo.png)
Peter Aird
Hon Safety Boat Captain
![Bob Turk and John Marshall](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bob-Turk-and-John-Marshall-300.jpg)
Bob Turk and John Marshall
Cruiser Class Captain (Sailing)
![Tim French](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Simon-Clegg-5.jpg)
Tim French
Cruiser Class Captain (Racing)
![Edwin Hannant](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Edwin-Hannant-scaled.jpg)
Edwin Hannant
Dragon Class Captain
![Alistair Bolton](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Awaiting-Photo.png)
Alistair Bolton
Sonata Class Captain
![Andrew Knatchbull](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/andrew-Knatchbull.jpg)
Andrew Knatchbull
Squib Class Captain
![Alberto Quaglia](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Alberto.jpg)
Alberto Quaglia
Wayfarer Class Captain
Volunteer Officers
![Robert Watt](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Robert-Watt-1-e1708963091323.jpg)
Robert Watt
Welfare Officer
welfare@medwayyachtclub.com
Hugh O'Byrne
Training Principal
Staff
All of the club’s operations are lead by our experienced General Manager. Ian leads the entire team consisting of our Bosun (yards services), Steward (clubhouse services), Club Secretary (office services) and are assisted by professional staff in all areas. Our staff work with a number of volunteers so our wider membership can enjoy their sailing.
![Ian Farlane](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Club-goods-ian.jpg)
Ian Farlane
General Manager
![Chris Parish](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Chris-Parish-300.jpg)
Chris Parish
Assistant Bosun
![Sue Bannister](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sue-Bannister.jpg)
Sue Bannister
Club Secretary
![Kellie](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Kellie-300.jpg)
Kellie
Admin Assistant
Office@medwayyachtclub.com
![Neil Brough](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Neil-300.jpg)
Neil Brough
Steward
![Sue Matthews](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sue-Matthews-300.jpg)
Sue Matthews
Admin Assistant
Office@medwayyachtclub.com
![Steve Porter](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Steve-Porter-300.jpg)
Steve Porter
Bosun
![Becky Underhill](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rebecca-Underhill.jpg)
Becky Underhill
Bookkeeper
Accounts@medwayyachtclub.com
![Elliot Marks](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Elliot-Marks-1-scaled-e1708959152478.jpg)
Elliot Marks
Chief Instructor
Training@medwayyachtclub.com
![Toby Atack](https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Toby-Atack-scaled.jpg)
Toby Atack
Maintenance
Maintenance@medwayyachtclub.com