
Who's Who
Find out who is involved..

John Webb – Chairman
John has ensured the integrity and smooth running of the Club in his position as Chairman. He attends all sailing sessions as main Safety Boat

Denise Webb – Secretary
Denise joined the committee when her sons were members of the club. They have moved on, but she is still there keeping a watchful eye
Stephen Rusanen – Principal and Senior Instructor
Stephen was a keen member of YPA in the 1990s. He moved away from the area to go to university and, having successfully graduated, now

David Atienza – Senior Instructor
David our much loved and dynamic Senior Instructor is a fund of ideas both on and off the water. He and John Hallas are often

John Hallas – Senior Instructor
John’s tireless talents are always at our disposal ensuring the smooth running of the club, organising our membership and bank accounts!

Graham Webb – Dinghy and Powerboat Instructor
Graham is one of our success stories. Joining YPA at the age of 11, he has worked his way through the RYA scheme, and now

David Forrest – Instructor
After a career in teaching David has joined us as a Dinghy Instructor and reliable member of the Team who is always willing to pass

Colin Atherton – Instructor
Colin’s enthusiasm for sailing led him to obtain his Instructor qualification in order to pass on his skills to our young people. He is our

Chris Moore – Instructor
Chris’s children were long-standing club member and we are delighted that Chris is staying with us as one of the Team.

Andy Catterwell – Instrustor
Andy has recently passed his dinghy instructor’s course. Everyone at YPA would like to congratulate him and welcomes him onto the team. As a youngster