Club officers and committees
Officers
President
Mike Golding OBE
Commodore
Barrie Martin
The Commodore is the principal representative and head of the Little Ship Club. The role involves working with the rest of the Committee to achieve the aims and objectives of the Club as set out in Club Rules. The Commodore hosts the weekly Club Nights and other social events including rallies and cruises when attending. They are Chair of the Club Committee and a member of the President’s Committee.
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.
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.
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.
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 IT
Dr Andy Ormsby
The Rear Commodore IT oversees all aspects of Information Technology for the Club.
Rear Commodore Social
Iain Muspratt
The Rear Commodore Social oversees all aspects of the Social programme for the Club.
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.
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.
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.
Member
Tim Crabtree
Tim has been a member of LSC for 4 years, joining the committee in March 2023. He jointly works with Phil Shatz focusing on reciprocal arrangements with other clubs worldwide, also with liaising with the Port Officers and Honorary Port Officers in the UK and around the world. Additionally supporting the Commodore with any specific needs of the club which could do with extra attention.
Committees
Sail and Power
Lead by Vice Commodore Jonathan Hague, this sub-committee oversees the Club’s activities on the water, including the rally programme. It also decides on the award of the various trophies for the Club’s activities. Additionally under this banner are Fleet Captains/Regional Coordinators, Skippers and Crew and the Handicap committee as well as the HPO Liaison Officer.
Jonathan Hague | Chairman |
Fleet Captains/ Regional Organisers |
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West of England | David Roache |
South Coast | Tim Bizzey |
East Coast | Pete Hampson |
Non-tidal Thames | tbc |
Skippers & Crews | tbc |
HPO Liaison Officer | Tim Crabtree |
Racing | |
External Races/ eRacing | Barrie Martin |
Fast Cruises | Tim Bizzey |
Handicap Committee | Andy Ormsby |
Brian Humber | |
Trophies | Ron Gardner |
Training
Chaired by the Rear Commodore Training Henry Bennett-Gough, this committee overseas all aspects of the training provided by the Club. It is made up of instructors and a marketing coordinator who decide not only the courses to be provided both online and in the clubhouse but also the target audiences for promotional activities. One objective is to get more non-members and trainees to convert to full membership.
Chairman | Henry Bennett-Gough |
Instructors | Ian Stewart |
Jonathan Hague | |
Peter Newbury | |
John DeWitt | |
Graham Broadway | |
Mark Scorer | |
Barry Denyer-Green | |
Paul Kelly | |
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Rune Bakken | |
Marjoleine Hulshof |
Social
Led by Committee Member Iain Muspratt, this sub-committee plans the Club’s social programme of events at the clubhouse including the selection and booking of speakers for Club nights. Members of this team of key helpers and marketing coordinator will decide the programme, to whom and how the events are to be promoted to increase participation and membership.
Iain Muspratt | Chairman |
Anne Billard | Lecture & Events Programme |
Membership
Chaired by the Vice Commodore Paul Kelly this sub-committee is responsible for all aspects of membership categories, subscriptions, sales processing and database management. A key objective is member retention as well as obtaining new members through targeted initiatives such as attendance at Boat Shows, and promotions to our trainees and City of London workers. Production of the Club handbook comes under Membership as well as coordinating the programme of external social events on land.
Paul Kelly | Chairman |
Matthew Alford, Alexandra Henry, Francesca Mason, Lewis McDonald | Retention/Recruitment + Membership Process Improvements |
Anne Billard | Regional Events and Publicity Design |
Mary Byrne | Membership Marketing |
Anne Billard | Handbook |
Jill Moffatt | Livery Company Liaison |
Commercial & Clubhouse
Chaired by Vice Commodore Paul Kelly, with the help of the Commodore and the General Manager, oversees all aspects of coordinating the relationship with the caterers, managing the clubhouse and its outside contractors. Monthly meetings are held with representatives of Bovingdons after their trading results are available for the previous trading month. The promotion and use of the clubhouse is the responsibility of this group, together with the Library and archives, Club merchandise, Club burgees and Blue Ensign permits.
Paul Kelly | Chairman |
Barrie Martin | Commodore (ex-officio) |
Tracey Stroud | General Manager |
Geoff Quentin | Library |
Ian Stewart | Archives |
Jenny Jones | Regalia & Merchandise |
Marketing & Communications
This sub-committee coordinates the promotion of the Club’s activities and helps the other sub-committees develop their own plans for promoting Club events and training, with a view to increasing participation and membership. A priority will be to improve the existing communications through the website, newsletter, magazine and Club nights as well as new avenues such as targeted mailings, social media and the internet.
Vacant | Chairman |
Ian Stewart | Strategy |
Avril Ormsby | Copy |
Tony Horrocks | Website |
Anne Billard Linda Mugridge | Editor Magazine |
Jennifer Jones | Internal Comms |
Patrick Smith | Events Designer |
Valerie Boakes | Media/PR |
IT Infrastructure & Implementation
Rear Commodore Andy Ormsby heads this committee to review and oversee the implementation of the Club’s IT and software systems to improve productivity and their ease of use. The first objective is to further evaluate existing processes and software for accounting, office management, membership and management information, and optimise the website. Meetings to be held as and when necessary with bi-monthly reports to the Club Committee.
Andy Ormsby | Chairman |
tbc |
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Finance and Audit Panel
This panel is made up of members with accountancy qualifications deliberately not on the Club Committee and advises and monitors the Club’s financial side including all contracts and insurances. It advises and reports to the Club Committee as required.
Arlene Keenan |
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Caroline Sedgwick |
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Francois Xavier Bery |
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Centenary Committee
Chaired by Iain Muspratt, this Committee is responsible for devising and planning all events, publications and publicity associated with LSC's Centenary on 5th November 2026 - exactly 100 years to the day from the inaugural meeting.
The Centenary Year Celebrations will start on 5th November 2026 with a Formal Dinner at Plaisterers Hall in City of London with a number of very distinguished guests
We will also be publishing a Centenary Book which will be launched in October 2025
A range of Centenary Merchandise will be launched from December 2024 - including our very own Dry London Gin
If any member has any suggestions for marking the Centenary Year please contact any member of the Committee
Iain Muspratt | Chairman |
Anne Billard | |
Jill Moffatt |
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Pete Newbury |
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Yen Nguyen |
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Ian Stewart | |
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President's Committee
This committee consists of the President and senior members who have previously served for a number of years on the Club Committee as past Commodores or Flag Officers. It oversees the governance and monitors the well-being of the Club. It advises the Club Committee as required.
Mike Golding | Chairman |
Barrie Martin | Commodore (ex-officio) |
Michael Forbes Smith |
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Arlene Keenan |
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Anne Billard |
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Mark Turvey | |
Jill Moffatt |