Board: Meet The Team
Committed to the Cause
Kirsty Brown
Commodore & Board Member
Brought up in Strone I have always had an interest in the sea. A number of years ago I started sailing as reserve crew for some of our flying fifteen club members which I enjoyed very much. 5 years ago Iain and I were very lucky to buy a Sadler 34
Whisper II, which we enjoy cruising around the west coast in and the odd race, although like all boats it enjoys spending our money! I enjoy helping out and attending HLSC events. You can email the Commodore at commodore@hlsc.co.uk
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Vice Commodore & Board Member
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Andrew Leech
Treasurer & Board Member
Andrew is a well known local businessman, a practioner of the art of public speaking and debate, a fisherman and sailor. You can email the treasurer at treasurer@hlsc.co.uk
Catriona Craig
Secretary & Board Member
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Bill Aitchison
Sailing Secretary & Board Member
Famous for his well-chosen courses and precise instructions Bill has been sailing longer than most can recall. His connections across the Clyde and beyond are invaluable. From his Loch Long to his former boat Iota many will know Bill from on the water as well as the race box.
Neil Towart
Cadet Officer & Board Member
Neil was brought up through the sailing club. He represented Scotland and the UK in various dinghies in his youth. Has taught sailing in the UK and Mediterranean. He now directs his enthusiasm and passion to the clubs youth. We are very lucky to have him. Email: hlsccadets@gmail.com
Sallie Condy
I joined HLSC, along with my husband in 2009. He and my two sons have raced in various classes including Flying Fifteens and White Sails. I am a cruiser and enjoy pottering about the Clyde on our Etap28i with Mike and our miniature schnauzer. The skills I bring to the committee come from my work, supporting and advising voluntary sector organisations in Glasgow. I am one of those sad people who like to know that all the paperwork is in order! It's me working behind the scenes of Webcollect and lots of the website. Email: holylochsc@gmail.com
Marion Bowen
Board Member
I learned to sail in the early 1970s on a small pond near Northampton. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of racing GP14s, RS400s, and Flying Fifteens, often crewing alongside my husband, Chris. My connection to the Clyde runs deep—both of my parents were born on Bute, and I spent many of my childhood holidays with my grandparents in Port Bannatyne. In 2021, during the lockdown, Chris and I moved to Kilmun and joined Holy Loch Sailing Club. We’ve continued racing our Flying Fifteen and also enjoy cruising the Clyde and further afield on our Sigma 33C. I’m proud to serve on the board, and I’m passionate about contributing to the vibrant community and promoting the love of sailing that has been such an important part of my life.
Board Member
Alisdair Clements
Board Member
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Iain Hurrel
Board Member
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Stuart Brown
Board Member
Having originally joined HLSC in my early teens over 50 years ago, I have had an active interest in sailing over all this time.
Initially I enjoyed dinghy sailing starting in Moths and progressing to a 5O5, then I discovered Pipers and have owned and sailed them most of my days. Over the time I have owned 3 different Pipers and currently part own Tom Piper (4) for the second time. Piper sailing is much drier than dinghies, but non the less competitive. Being a one design class, racing is always very tight and we are lucky to have a reasonable fleet in the Holy Loch and on the Clyde.
If anyone is interested in experiencing Piper sailing, I am happy to organise a sail.
Harris Munns
Board Member
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