Committee Directory –December 2025
Commodore - Ade Lumb
ashlettcommodore@gmail.com
07739 190638
So, a bit about my background, Pam & I have been members for about 18 years with various boats and now we have a Beneteau 323 lift keel yacht, “Ariana”.
I am qualified as Yachtmaster offshore.
We have been driving down from near Towcester in Northampton for all of this time to enjoy the club and the Solent. But this year we made the big step and moved South to Langley Southampton.
I am qualified as RYA Yachtmaster offshore and powerboat safety boat helm.
I also enjoy competitive dinghy racing on my Supernova dinghy.
My mission as Commadore is to further the friendly club atmosphere but with no major changes to how we operate, and to continue the improvement of the club facilities as and when finances allow.
I’m looking forward to putting faces to the names that I have learnt from being treasurer, and being seen around the club more often.
I also administer the “Ashlett SC members” WhatsApp group
which is set up for member-to-member communication; not for trivia but to ask for help, impromptu sailing, crewing opportunities etc. If you would like to join, please contact me.
Company Secretary- Andrew Timberlake
ashlettsecretary@gmail.com
07703 117698
This is a new role for me, I am here to support you all in keeping the club running smoothly.
My key responsibilities are:
To take and distribute meeting minutes, ensuring accurate recording of decisions made and actions assigned.
Manage official correspondence, including emails, letters, and notices to members and external stakeholders.
Organise meetings, events, and annual general meetings (AGMs), including logistics and preparation of agendas.
Support the Commodore and other officers in the day-to-day administrative tasks and club initiatives.
Treasurer - Pam Lumb
ashlettsecretary@gmail.com
07709 548500
I thought I’d just introduce myself as your recently nominated treasurer
For those that don’t know us I’ve taken over from Ade (my other half) So the handover should go smoothly (fingers crossed)
We’ve been members for many years but being now able to move a lot closer we look forward to joining in on more club events throughout the year and help out when and wherever we can.
As far as the treasurer role goes, I am a qualified AAT accounting technician and have been a company accounts manager during my working career, so should be well suited to the position and our accountants are always on hand should there be any queries.
I know lots of members names within the club through helping Ade with the accounts and look forward to putting faces to all the names,
If you have any questions or queries, please let me know and I’ll do my best to answer them.
Membership Secretary - Adrian Barnes
ashlettmembership@gmail.com
07899 896275
I have a variety of sailing qualifications and am an RYA instructor as well as being a training officer for the Sea Cadets. I got my first sailboat in 1995 and have been learning about sailing ever since.
As Membership Secretary, I am your first port of call with any membership queries, I am also responsible for the membership renewal process. I liaise closely with the Compound Master, Mooring Master, Boathouse master and the Treasurer. I look after our new membership system, Webcollect, which we use for all membership and boating subscriptions within the club. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about your membership and I'll do my best to help.
Maintenance, Boat Lifter and Social - Alan Morrison
ashlettmaintenace@gmail.com
07896 733220
I have spent much of my working life working for the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, based at Portsmouth. After retiring in 2011, I joined Ashlett Sailing Club and have enjoyed being part of the operational team ever since.
I am the general maintenance manager in charge of the upkeep of the buildings and day to day running of domestic amenities. I organise the boat lifting crew and Calendar for the winter lift out and short-term boat lift outs. I am at present, refurbishing the Portacabin for its use as an office and sewing machine room.
I also organise social events, such as Curry nights, Christmas dinners and Cheese and wine evenings.
Mooring Master - Keith Guy Gibbens
keeffgg@yahoo.co.uk
I allocate moorings to members based on boat size etc.and keep records of who is where.
I will continue to push on the work of lifting, refurbishing and relaying every club mooring. The clearing of the creek detritus i.e. old moorings, marker buoys, rope and blocks will be progressed. The aim is to try and ensure all members have the best moorings possible within the constraints of the creek.
All this is only possible with the help of the block lifting and refurbishing gang!
Creek Master - Carl Sharman
cfer0001@gmail.com
07785 954762
I have been sailing from a young age, my father taught me and my brother and I too have followed in this tradition by teaching my daughters dinghy sailing.
I have been a boat builder for 30 years + and have been very lucky to have been asked to crew for a number of prestigious classic yachts from 65ft to 120ft.
Me and my wife have a 31ft moody which we have lovingly restored and have become active members of this great sailing club.
As Creek Master I am responsible for the upkeep of the creek as in marker buoys, obstructions, and checking on members boats when out on mooring, also to help and liaise with the Mooring Master, Pontoon Master and the Bosun of the club and slowly to help look after the club launches. Also general help with running the club.
Bosun - Simon Lovelock
ashlettbosun@gmail.com
07758 726987
I have just taken over the role of bosun. I am responsible for the maintenance of club equipment such as the dinghies, work boats, tractors, boat hoist and block lifter etc.
I’m also responsible for organising lifting equipment inspections, and the point of contact for reporting defects in the above equipment.
I’ve been an ASC member since 2011 and enjoy sailing, crewing, fishing and kayaking from the creek with family and friends when time and work commitments allow.
In recent years I’ve been trained by Alan for tractor duties as part of the work party and weekend boat hoist launch / recovery team.
Pontoon Master - Dave Waters
dave_waters@live.co.uk
07789 502098
My primary role is periodically keeping the slipway clean, looking after the movement of boats using the pontoon, and general maintenance of it. I’ve helped out with mooring blocks shore side and also have learnt how to use the tractor and trailer under Alan’s excellent tutorage. I am also responsible for the Jetty and mast crane area
Pound Master - Barry Andrew
ashlettcompound@gmail.com
07854 023564
I live locally and my wife and I have been members of the club for over 15 years. I've engaged in many activities over the years for the club and my focus now is on the Compound. I am currently in the process of re-organising the spaces within the compound to make it easier for all members and the boat lifter to move boats around whilst creating more spaces, potentially increasing possible income for the club.
I am trying to locate ownership of some of the trailers/boats/equipment etc and updating records. It would be very helpful if everyone can make sure your boats/trailers are clearly marked up.
I will be organising work parties during the year to include reorganising the tender rack, drainage and general clearing up etc. As we are a self-help club, please lend a hand and help, your efforts are what keeps the club up and running and our running costs down.
Whenever possible at events, you will probably see me with a camera in my hand and I have taken many photographs and produced videos of various events from time to time.
If you have any questions relating to the compound please contact me on ashlettcompound@gmail.com
Boathouse Master - Neil Howarth
neilhowarth4@gmail.com
07801 748378
As a long-standing club member, I contribute to working parties as much as I can. I am able to operate the boat hoist and drive the tractors. As a committee member, I will continue to administer the boathouse and keep it tidy.
For those with dinghy racks, please store items within the confines your rack and keep dinghies inflated. There are a couple of empty racks available, so email me if you are interested.
If any member has an indoor project (eg: varnishing a mast), please let me know and we should be able to find a space for you to do the work.
Cruiser Races and SWSA Rep
- Debs Boles
dkboles@talktalk.net
07761 139263
I have been a member of Ashlett Sailing club for many years since the age of about five. We grew up as active participants in the then lively dinghy sailing scene and I began sailing with my Dad, Mike Boles. Since then, my experience has broadened to include cruising bigger boats, racing yachts and windsurfing to name a few. We currently race Tearaway ( a Hunter Formula one) in local sailing events and sail Beruna, our family boat ,from Ashlett.
My role is to collate a programme of events for Ashlett SC with the help of other members who are offering to run events for the club, linking with the SWSA programme. This to include pursuit races.
I, together with my partner Bob Gardner, also represent ASC on Southampton Water Sailing Association (S.W.S.A.) organising racing, rallies and interclub events for the sailing clubs in Southampton Water.
SWSA also represents its member clubs’ interests in Southampton Water at SPMUG, SCRA, ABP and other meetings. Bob Gardner is Hon Sec of SWSA, so Ashlett SC is well represented by the two of us.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any ideas you may have for activities at Ashlett.
We look forward to a year of activities at ASC.
Non - Committee Volunteer Organisers
Club Web Site - Dick Pizey
ashlettwebsite@gmail.com
07590 481633
I manage the website on behalf of the club, liaising with The Secretary and other members of the Committee to update documents and other information that is available via the website.
Social events and other club activities are also posted on the site so let me know if you are running one.
I have been a member of ASC for about 40 years, having sailed a Silhouette, a Seamaster 23 a Westerly Consort and now I have a Beneteau 323 “Lucky Girl”, I have sailed extensively on the Franch coast, the channel Isles and all ports West. I have also sailed the Baltic, Mediterranean Greece & Croatia.
As rear Commodore I hope to assist members to enjoy all of the club’s facilities and help in the conclusion of many of the projects that are in progress over the coming years.
There is a wealth of knowledge in the club and I would like to add my skills & experience in helping other members in enjoying their membership of Ashlett Sailing Club
Creek News
Jacky Olden
jackyolden@hotmail.com
Jacky has kindly offered to take on editing Creek News. Please send her accounts in words and pictures of your boating activities whether its summer adventures, relaxing weekends or major maintenance; anything to inform or entertain fellow members.
Trailer Sailor Cruises Coordinator - Tony Woods
slinger.woods@btinternet.com
07508 454249
I put together a monthly plan to form the basis of our Cruising/sailing in company. Primarily it is based on Drascombe Hulls and Drascombe principles, but all shallow drafted small boats are welcome. It is designed to be a dip in dip out affair. You may just do a part, one day or all as the mood takes you.