Sailing Committee

The sailing fixtures of the Club shall be arranged and managed by a Sailing Committee consisting of a Treasurer/Secretary and five other Members. Once elected, the Sailing Committee shall choose:

(1) its own Chairman and
(2) a Captain of Matches who shall decide tactics in inter-club matches and
(3) a Representative for each Fleet. The racing records of the Club shall be kept by an Official Recorder

Paul Thompson is acting Chairman of the Sailing Committee while Bob Pyett takes a break from club committee activities.

Sue Lucas is the Sailing Committee Secretary. Sue is well known for her enthusiasm for organising club events, whilst enjoying socialising with club members. Sue is also well known for her amusing musical talents, recently performing at the sailing clubs Dinner Dance with Richard Silson where they performed several funny songs for the pleasure of their audience.

Gerald Williams is Combs Sailing Club's race recorder. Gerald either sails a Topper or canoes on Combs reservoir most days of the year. He is well known for wearing his trade mark wellington boots around the club, and remains young at heart - his other hobby is paragliding.

Richard Silson is a sailing committee member who is well known for his enthusiasm for the sport, while using his crews equipment. Extremely knowledgeable in many areas of the world, with stories on everything, and a keen sponge like approach to learning the actual physics of sailing.

Linda & Keith Wright. They have been very active members of the Sailing Committee for several seasons. Dedicated GP 14 sailors they compete regularly and successfully in Series and Trophy events. They are something of a rarity in Dinghy Racing, husband and wife, in one boat. 

Martin Ellis is a new member of the sailing committee. He regularly competes in a Lightning 386 having only taken up sailing a few years ago. An accomplished musician, Martin takes to the stage at the annual dinner dance, providing musical accompanyment to the Combs Singers.

Andy Brown is a relatively new sailor to Combs. Despite not being the most experienced of sailors, he has boundless enthusiasm and sails his Enterprise Dinghy in the most challenging weather conditions.