Our Team
Rob Arthur
RYA Principal and Chief Instructor (Dinghy)
Qualifications: Senior Dinghy & Powerboat Instructor
Email: rob.arthur@blym.org.uk
Phone: 07453 315550
Favourite Part of BLYM?
"The ability for young and old to mix seamlessly creating one cracking learning environment! I love every minute down at BLYM and I enjoy developing sailors into instructors alongside Sam."
David Ridout
Chairman & Chief Instructor (Power)
Qualifications: Powerboat Instructor
Email: chairman@blym.org.uk
Graham Thomas
BLYM Leadership Team co-Chair
Qualifications: Dinghy Instructor
Email: graham.thomas@blym.org.uk
Favourite Part of BLYM?
"My favourite thing about BLYM is the people. I’ve always enjoyed every moment volunteering at BLYM through teaching, fund raising events and working days. From the juniors through to the seniors the club always seems to be full of happy, helpful and hospitable people. Teaching sailing to juniors is especially memorable, as the RYA schemes we teach focuses on safety first, then fun, then learning. Learning through fun is the most enjoyable part."
Graham Ivory
BLYM Leadership Team co-Chair
Qualifications: Assistant Instructor
Email: graham.ivory@blym.org.uk
Alan Russell
Treasurer
Qualifications: Senior Dinghy & Powerboat Instuctor
Email: finance@blym.org.uk
Favourite Part of BLYM?
"Having been involved with BLYM for more than 35 years, seeing just how much the club has grown and developed is breathtaking. Things have come a very long way since 1982 when BLYM was founded."
Sam King
Instructor Development
Qualifications: Dinghy & Powerboat Instructor
Email: sam.king@blym.org.uk
Phone: 07880 546529
Favourite Part of BLYM?
"The fun and friendly nature of the club - it’s a great place to learn how to sail...and the muffins in the galley are pretty good too!"
David Ritchie
Course Administrator
Qualifications: Dinghy & Powerboat Instructor
Email: courses@blym.org.uk
Phone: 07748 761393
Favourite Part of BLYM?
"BLYM is a special place. So many of our instructors learnt to sail here and have grown up at BLYM to become the proficient young adults (and some older adults) that they are. I think this speaks volumes for the centre, come and join us, we are a fun place to learn to sail. "
Ben Constable
Website Development Lead
Qualifications: Senior Dinghy Instructor
Email: ben@blym.org.uk
Phone: 07596 253510
Favourite Part of BLYM?
"The range of people which gives the club a great atmosphere to teach and sail at. Sailing at BLYM has produce some great memories and experiences."
John Constable
Child & Vulnerable Adult Welfare
Qualifications: Dinghy Instructor
Email: safeguarding@blym.org.uk
Philippa Parks
Child & Vulnerable Adult Welfare
Qualifications: Senior Dinghy Instructor
Email: safeguarding@blym.org.uk
Gill Jones
Warden & Group Booking Coordinator
Qualifications: Assistant Instructor
Email: groups@blym.org.uk
Paul Childerhouse
New Building Project
Qualifications: Senior Instructor in Kayaking
Email: paul.childerhouse@blym.org.uk
Phone: 07958 640356
Favourite Part of BLYM?
"The ability to fully disconnect from an otherwise busy lifestyle and participate in watersports in such picturesque surroundings."
Chris Prowse
Instructor Coordinator
Qualifications: Senior Dinghy Instructor
Email: instructors@blym.org.uk
