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 >>
2025 Board of Directors
Commodore
Terrance McRae
commodore@gryc.ca
Past Commodore
David Raymond
pastcommodore@gryc.ca
Vice Commodore
Stephen Stuart
vicecommodore@gryc.ca
Rear Commodore
Mark Watson
rearcommodore@gryc.ca
Secretary
Jan van der Westhuizen
secretary@gryc.ca
Treasurer
Jim Coderre
treasurer@gryc.ca
Port Fleet Captain (Big Boats)
Tom Riefesel
fleetcaptain@gryc.ca
Starboard Fleet Captain (Dinghies)
Aaron Good
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
2025 Staff
Although the club is led by volunteers, we hire a small staff each year. This includes a Manager, Deputy Manager, Bosun, Dock Crew, and Sailing Instructors for the youth program.
Manager
Sabrina Howe
manager@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.
Allan Richens Memorial Fund
Allan Richens unveils sign at Richens' Point, 2012.
Photo credit: Neil Rask
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.
