Club Officers and Committees

President
Mike Golding OBE

Vice Commodore Membership
Paul Kelly
The Vice Commodore Membership is responsible for the activities of the Club that are related to membership and Regional Events. They actively seek new opportunities to attract people to the Club and organise attendance at external events such as the Southampton Boat Show.
As Vice Commodore, one of the roles is to work with the sub-committees to achieve the wider aims and objectives of the club and undertake specific tasks delegated by the Commodore and standing in when the Commodore is unavailable for Club Nights.

Vice Commodore Sail and Power
Jonathan Hague
The Vice Commodore Sail and Power manages the Club’s on-the-water activities. This includes organising and attending events and drawing up the rally programme with the help of the Sail and Power Committee.
As Vice Commodore, one of the roles is to work with the sub-committees to achieve the wider aims and objectives of the Club and undertake specific tasks delegated by the Commodore, as well as standing in when the Commodore is unavailable for Club Nights.

Rear Commodore Social
Iain Muspratt
The Rear Commodore Social oversees all aspects of the Social programme for the Club.

Rear Commodore IT
Dr Andy Ormsby
The Rear Commodore IT oversees all aspects of Information Technology for the Club.

Rear Commodore Commercial
Vacant
The Rear Commodore Commercial oversees all aspects of coordinating the relationship with the caterers, managing the clubhouse and its outside contractors.

Rear Commodore Training
Henry Bennett-Gough
The Rear Commodore Training is responsible for all matters relating to the planning, preparation, and delivery of the LSC’s shore-based training, as well as the arrangement of on-the-water training either by the Club or through external sailing schools.
This includes liaising with the Club Committee and Club Secretary to set course charges, control expenditures, book rooms, and advise of required course materials and certificates.

Committee Member
Amanda Reinink

Committee Member
Sasha Henry

Committee Member
Tim Crabtree

Committee Member
Simon Kaye

Committee Member
Phil Shatz
Phil joined the committee in March 2023. He jointly works with Tim Crabtree focusing on our reciprocal arrangements with other clubs worldwide and liaising with our Port Officers in the UK and around the world.

Committee Member
Matthew Alford

Honorary Legal Advisor
Barry Denyer-Green
The Honorary Legal Advisor advises the Board of Little Ship Club Limited, the Club Committee, the President’s Committee and the Club Secretary as the need arises on the legal aspects of the Club’s membership, commercial and employment activities.
The Honorary Legal Advisor also advises on the Club’s Rules and procedures.

Honorary Treasurer
Antony Smyth
The Honorary Treasurer maintains an overview of the Club’s financial affairs.
The responsibilities involve overseeing and presenting budgets, accounts, and financial statements while advising on the Club’s reserves and investment policies.
