TBSC committee

Barry Sheffield - Commodore

The Commodore serves as the principal Flag Officer, responsible for setting the strategic direction of the club and ensuring its overall organisation, governance, and effective management. The role provides leadership across all club activities, chairs General Committee meetings, and represents the club at official functions.

The Commodore ensures the club operates in line with its Rules and Constitution, maintains accountability by reporting to the Club Trustees, and leads key events including the Annual General Meeting and prize-giving. Additionally, the role oversees the effective management of the club’s website and associated social media platforms.

Brett Bircham - Vice Commodore is second in command, is a Flag Officer and is responsible for the organisation and management of the sailing side, and associated aspects of the Club.

• Chairs the Sailing Committee  
• Represents the Club at Official functions in the absence of the Commodore
• Provides and encourages leadership in the club's sailing activities
• Attends the General Committee meetings providing a report on sailing issues
• Provides a report to the AGM
• Ensures all sailing is run according to the Sailing Rules as amended by the club's own sailing rules
• Oversees the production and implementation of the Sailing and Training Programme and the associated duty rosters
• Oversees the management of club (sailing) boats

Tom Gardener - Rear Commodore is third in command, is a Flag Officer and is responsible for the organisation and management of all the land-based aspects of the Club.

• Chairs the Bar & Social Committee and attends General Committee meetings, providing a report on matters falling within their remit
• Represents the Club at official functions where both the Commodore and Vice Commodore are absent
• Overall responsibility for the club premises including cleaning, maintenance, repairs and improvements.
• Responsible for boat parking and storage of members’ equipment, working closely with the Beachmaster to ensure the most efficient use of the available space
• Oversees the management of the bar and social activities, and the maintenance of club power boats
• Acts as the point of contact for use of the club facilities

Graham Alderman - Honorary Secretary is an Officer and is responsible for all club records, maintaining all club legal documentation, be it rates, licences, rules or health & safety etc. as well as organising and taking minutes of General Committee and General Meetings. Is the point of contact for club correspondence from outside agencies.

• Sends and receives official correspondence on behalf of the Club
• Attends the General Committee meetings
• Produces the agenda for the General Committee meetings
• Takes and distributes minutes of the General Committee meetings
• Sends out notices of the AGM and EGMs to club members
• Produces the agenda and takes minutes for the AGM and any EGMs
• Ensures that disciplinary processes are conducted within the Club's rules
• As required, commissions updates to the Club's Policy Statements and Procedures for General Committee approval

Email: honorarysecretary@tbsc.co.uk

Ian Smith - Honorary Treasurer 

The Honorary Treasurer serves as the club’s financial officer, responsible for maintaining accurate and auditable financial records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and overseeing all banking and invoicing activities. The role includes chairing the Finance Committee, reporting on financial matters to the General Committee and Annual General Meeting (AGM), managing payments and account reconciliations, and advising on subscription rates and membership-related finances.

Pete Blake - Honorary Sailing Secretary is an Officer responsible for recommending the sailing programme and once approved ensuring that appropriate membership support is organised (Race Officer & Support Boat duty) to facilitate the event/s.

• Reports to the Vice Commodore
• Produces the Sailing Programme for the Club sailing activities
• Attends Sailing Committee meetings
• Produces the agenda for Sailing Committee meetings
• Allocation of race office and support boat duties  
• Responsible for maintaining race result records
• In conjunction with the Sailing Committee arranges awards and trophies for the annual prize giving
• Acts as the point of contact for other sailing clubs on sailing issues
• Maintains results of all club and Open racing
• Publishes results of racing on the Club website
• As one of three trustees, is responsible for safeguarding members' individual and collective interests as stakeholders in the club's assets.

Dawn Barnard - Cadet Lead

Coordinates cadet sailing sessions, ensuring they are well organised, safely run, and adequately supported by volunteers. Acts as the link between session leaders, parents, and the Sailing Committee, oversees planning and records, and promotes cadet participation in club activities and development opportunities.

Ian Mills - Membership Secretary 

• Reports to the Honorary Treasurer
• Informs the Honorary Treasurer of any applications for new members
• Distributes membership and boat/equipment storage renewal notices
• Receives membership subscriptions and liaises with the Honorary Treasurer to ensure accounts match membership records
• Maintains accurate and up to date membership and contact records for members and non-members in the club's administration system(s)

Steve Hamblin - Assistant Sailing Secretary 

• Reports to and deputises for the Honorary Sailing Secretary
• Supports the creation and management of the sailing and training calendar
• Member of the sailing committee
• Supports the management of the duty roster and race results
• Arranges events, such as training, ad-hoc meets, etc.

Lianna Soffe - Communications Officer - This is a new and evolving role

• To assist the Hon Secretary
• To monitor the Website and keep up to date
• Monitor the Club’s Social media presence including Facebook and Instagram
• To help promote all club functions in conjunction with the Bar and Social Committee
• To help collate newsletter items.

Tim Blades - Trustee, one of three members elected by the membership to safeguard their individual and collective interests as stakeholders in the club's assets to include leases, the launching ramp, our sailing craft and powerboats, and anything else of significant value.

Steve Morgan - Trustee, one of three members elected by the membership to safeguard their individual and collective interests as stakeholders in the club's assets to include leases, the launching ramp, our sailing craft and powerboats, and anything else of significant value.