Club governance
The GRYC is led and run by volunteers. All members are required to volunteer. It's how we keep costs down and create a vibrant community. Learn more about volunteering >>
2023 Board of Directors
| Commodore | David Raymond | commodore@gryc.ca |
| Past Commodore | Geoff Erskine | pastcommodore@gryc.ca |
| Vice Commodore | Kevin Moon | vicecommodore@gryc.ca |
| Rear Commodore | Erin Kelly and Amy Pitkethly | rearcommodore@gryc.ca |
| Secretary | James Banting | secretary@gryc.ca |
| Treasurer | Jim Coderre | treasurer@gryc.ca |
| Port Fleet Captain (Big Boats) | Eric Partington | fleetcaptain@gryc.ca |
| Starboard Fleet Captain (Dinghies) | Kim Gilmour | starboard@gryc.ca |
| Communications Director | Gene Foxwell | communications@gryc.ca |
| Facilities Director | Jos Woods | facilities@gryc.ca |
| Youth Program Director | Guillaume Godbout | youthprogram@gryc.ca |
| Youth Commodore | TBD | youthcommodore@gryc.ca |
Policy documents
By-laws and Blue Book
- The GRYC is governed by its By-laws: Gatineau River Yacht Club, Incorporated: Consolidated By-laws
- The Blue Book familiarizes members, both new and old, with what the club offers and what it expects in return. The Blue Book houses GRYC's operational policies.
Annual general meetings
The membership's Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held at the end of each sailing season. The following are the complete annual reports for the last five years.
2019 Annual General Meeting
2017 Annual General Meeting
Fundraising
Photo by Mike Beedell, courtesy of the Gatineau Valley Historical Society
Allan Richens Memorial Fund
On December 31, 2012 we lost the last surviving founding member of the GRYC. Allan was an extraordinary man. In consultation with his family, we set up a permanent memorial fund. It provides bursaries to deserving young people sailing in our junior program. It also supports our increasingly successful youth racing team. We fundraise through annual appeals and events. Please donate generously.