Our People

Our Club is fortunate to be guided by  Flag Officers, a committed Board of Directors and active Committee Members with diverse backgrounds and shared dedication. They work diligently to maintain smooth operations, deliver successful events and support the wellbeing of our members. Their leadership keeps the Squadron strong and ensures we continue to build an exciting future on the water.

Flag Officers

Curtis Skinner RQYS Vice Commodore


Curtis Skinner

Commodore

Todd Anderson RQYS Rear Commodore


Todd Anderson

Vice Commodore


Chris Land

Rear Commodore

Board of Directors

PC David Redfern

Chair

RQYS Director Ben Barnes (Treasurer)
Ben Barnes

Treasurer

RQYS Director Melissa Hardy (Chair)
Melissa Hardy

Director

RQYS Director Nigel Spork
Nigel Spork

Director

Andrew Northcott

Director

Committee Members

  • Ben Barnes | Treasurer & Chair 
  • Jeff Whiteman
  • John Somerville
  • Kathy Flanigan
  • Ben Shipley
  • Paul Bowker (Casual Member)
  • Wendy Johnston | Secretary
  • Daniel Alcock | Chair
  • Grant Somerville
  • Pip Fenwick
  • Alexander (Sandy) Grant
  • Stephen Tapsall
  • Darryl Rodgers
  • Jorrit Pranger
  • Alicia Soszynski | Secretary
  • Stewart Cumming | Chair
  • Michael Middleton
  • Trish Brewer
  • Dick Grantley
  • Ian Thomason
  • Don Robinson
  • Helen Warkneke
  • Simone Hasker  | Secretary
  • Fraser Spencer | Chair
  • Peter Watkins
  • Richard Wendt
  • Peter Crooke
  • Grant Hudson
  • Ken McCarthy
  • Jon Taggart
  • Glen Scott | Secretary
  • Greg Kemp | Chair
  • Christine Bridge
  • Anton Prange
  • Mick Patrick
  • Al Harrison
  • Chris Woodforth
  • Mark Dingley | Secretary
  • James Tapp | Chair
  • Erwin Bejsta
  • David MacKinnon
  • Gray Pritchett
  • Shane Atkinson 
  • Steven O’Brien
  • Rob Brown OAM | Secretary
  • Hayden Barney | Chair
  • Libby Kirby
  • Joseph Folley
  • Frances Beebe
  • Jarrod Jones
  • Callum Bonaci
  • Jordan Barney
  • Will Nobes

Leadership Team

Karen Baldwin

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Adrian Finglas

Head Coach

Wendy Johnston

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Nathan Hennesy

Bistro Manager

Glen Scott

Marina Manager

 

 

Andy Williams

Hospitality & Functions Manager

Mark Dingley

Sailing Manager

 

 

 

Chris Bernhagen

Head Chef

 

 

 

Alicia Soszynski

Membership Manager

 

Simone Hasker

Marketing and Communications Manager

 

Robert Brown OAM

Business Development Manager