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 >>
2024 Board of Directors
Commodore
Terrance McRae
commodore@gryc.ca
Past Commodore
David Raymond
pastcommodore@gryc.ca
Vice Commodore
Kevin Moon
vicecommodore@gryc.ca
Rear Commodore
Mark Wilson
rearcommodore@gryc.ca
Secretary
Jan van der Westhuizen
secretary@gryc.ca
Treasurer
Jim Coderre
treasurer@gryc.ca
Port Fleet Captain (Big Boats)
Marc Ranger
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
2024 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
Deputy Manager
Keiran van den Berg
deputymanager@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
Allan Richens unveils sign at Richens' Point, 2012.
Photo credit: Neil Rask
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.