Sailing Committee

Queen Mary Sailing Committee is made up of 10 Club members who represent a range of fleets and interests in the Club and includes the Club Secretary, the Sailing Manager and the Sailing Secretary.

The Chairman of the Sailing Committee also sits on Council and the current committee members are:

• Andrew Craig                 Chairman
• Simon Winkley              Sailing Manager
• Catherine Rawson          Club Secretary
• Hugh Brooman               Principal Race Officer
• Dave Freeman               Laser Fleet Captain
• Martin Pride                   Flying 15 Fleet Captain
• Howard Farbrother          RS400 sailor
• Brian Humphrey             Flying 15 sailor
• Bob Joce                       RS400 sailor
• Paul Schroeder              Tasar sailor

The responsibilities and aims of the sailing committee are as follows:

Aim: To provide and promote high quality, fair and fun fleet and handicap racing as measured by member and visitor surveys and informal feedback.  Fleet racing as priority.

Responsibilities of Sailing Committee:

Club Racing – Policy and delivery

Schedule (Weekends, Evening, Bank Holidays)

Format (Approved classes, Starts, Courses, Races to count)

NORs and SIs

Handicaps and RYA PYN Return

Application of the RYA Racing Charter (self-policing and hearings)

Promotion and training – Introductory and advanced

Race Officer Development

Numbers needed (Club, Region, National) for club racing and open meetings

Identifying and training new ROs

Developing existing ROs to higher standards and higher levels

Open Meetings and Events

Policy for which open meetings and events are hosted

Guidelines to the office on booking to this policy

NOR and SIs (in conjunction with requesting body as appropriate)

Bloody Mary policy and on-water team planning and assignment