MEET THE BOARD
The Board is responsible for the overall running of the Club on behalf of the members. It meets regularly to consider issues and arrangements affecting the Club. Elections for Board members are held annually. All Board members are volunteers and rely on help and support from Club Members to keep the Club’s activities going – please help if you can. If Club Members have questions, suggestions, or issues they wish to raise with the Board, they are encouraged to speak to any Board Member. 

OFFICE BEARERS

Vacant: Commodore
Vacant: Vice Commodore
Stuart Davies: Club Secretary
I joined the club in 2022, having previously sailed at Loch Ard. My main interest is dinghy sailing, though I also enjoy kayaking and occasional cruising — in short, I love messing about on the water. Away from the club I enjoy hillwalking, mountain biking, and fly fishing. I’m now retired, having started my career at the Scottish School of Forestry and later working with NatureScot on grant funding and national path and cycle-route development.
David Finlayson: Treasurer
I started sailing 60 years ago at Loch Tummel and built my first Mirror dinghy when I was 14. I hope to continue for many more years, even if it is harder work keeping up with teenagers in a Laser. I sail dinghies and cruisers but as long as it’s a boat, I'm happy. I'm looking forward to putting faces to all the names I see when you pay your subs!

GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS

Rob Bashford: Recognised Training Centre Principal
Paul Briggs:
My sailing began with windsurfing in the 1980s, followed by two-handed dinghies in the Med, some cruiser sailing, and more recently big-boat ocean sailing. I now enjoy sailing single-handed Topper Topazes in the firth. After a long career in Financial Services IT, I retired in 2018 and have no idea how I ever found time to work.
Grant Andrews: Coastal Rowing Lead
Work brought me to the Highlands nearly 25 years ago and since then I have tried to spend as much time as I can exploring the fantastic scenery and landscapes on our doorstep. This has taken me walking, cycling, canoeing and, since November 2021, rowing at Chanonry. I’ve enjoyed both the friendly social rows from the harbour and also the occasional trips further afield to meet other like minded clubs.
I retired from a job in Technology Management in June 2023, a decision I have never regretted! Hopefully I can use continue to use my time to support both my fellow rowers and the wider Club community.​
Allison Elder: Swimming Lead
Although born in Ullapool, I’m from a Black Isle family and moved to Fortrose in 2018. Through the club, my family and I have enjoyed sailing, harbour events, and being part of a welcoming harbour and club community. I’ve always been a swimmer and, since retiring, have embraced year-round sea swimming, encouraged by a supportive group and the shared use of the harbour facilities. I value the inclusive, respectful atmosphere among swimmers, sailors, rowers, and paddle boarders.
Anna Bell-Higgs
I joined the club in winter 2021 as a swimmer and quickly became part of a welcoming wild-swimming group. Through the club I discovered its wider activities and community, and I’m excited to be part of the board with a particular interest in supporting volunteering. I bring a long background in volunteering through my work as a dietitian, as a befriender with Befrienders Highland, and as a martial arts teacher. Outside the club, I enjoy swimming, walking, and spending time with family and friends.​
Roddy Henry
​​Joined the club in 2011, initially to support my son’s sailing, before crewing in double-handed dinghies and later sailing in the Solo fleet. I learned to sail as a child in the family Wayfarer on the Forth and later the family cruiser on the Clyde. My early career was in the Merchant Navy, followed by a career in further and higher education from 1998.
Tim Lloyd
I joined the club in 2011 through an RYA Level 2 course and have enjoyed dinghy sailing and club racing ever since, including RIB safety duties. Away from sailing, I enjoy cycling and walking locally with our Springer, Barnie, and work as an electronics engineer managing teams developing medical devices.