Sailability People
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Sailability People

Meet some of the people at Sailability...

Mark Harden

 Mark Harden  

Role: Chair and Trustee

Mark has been involved in Sailability for over 20 years, leading the clubs sailability activity prior to the formation of the Trust. He received recgnition for his work with sailability as a recipient of a volunteer award from the RYA.

Lisa Woodward

 Lisa Woodward  

Role: Secretary and trustee

Lisa has been involved in sailability for 4 years,from a non sailing background she is the key organiser for the trust and keeps us all in order.

Andy kennington

 Andy kennington  

Role: Trustee and Sailing SI

Andy is our expert sailor and the inspiration behind our onshore activities and is a proven favourite amongst some of our sailors. Andy is a senior Instructor with the RYA and is key to ensuring participants learn as much as they can from their sailing.

Di Hooper

 Di Hooper  

Role: Treasurer and Trustee

Di manages the trust finances and supervises on the pontoon at sessions, She has guided the Trust through a numberof purchases and aquisitions ensuring the Trust can operate each year.

Tony Macnamara

 Tony Macnamara  

Role: Trustee and Fundraiser

Tony has extensive experience in all things water, he has personal experiences of disability and the challenges associated. Tony was the bosun and kept all out boats in top condition and was involved in the development of special seats for our challengers. He has now taken on the role of fundraiser for the charity

Lesley Foskett

 Lesley Foskett  

Role: Trustee and volunteer

Lesley has extensive sailing experience , she has held various positions at the sailing club including vice commodore. Lesley has been a GP for many years and brings extensive knowledge of all things medical and a wealth of child protection and vulnerable adult experiences.

Alan Baker

 Alan Baker   

Role: Bosun

Alan joins the team from volunteer to trustee with special responsibility for boats and equipment. Alan is active in retirement , sings in the Willington tuneless choir and is contemplating joining a male voice choir.

Helen Beetlestone

 Helen Beetlestone   

Role: Trustee

Helen joins the team with a wealth of experience in social care, well being and safeguarding. Helen came to the sailing club as a paddle board member but has since gained qualifications in powerboating and sailing.