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IOCA UK is run by a committee of elected volunteers.

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Alex Keegan
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Chair

Alex is Chair of the IOCA committee and a Director of IOCA (UK) Ltd.

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Mark de la Haye
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Vice Chair

Mark is Vice Chair of the IOCA committee and a Director of IOCA (UK) Ltd.

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Graham Vials
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Secretary

Graham handles membership enquiries and advises the Class on Legal matters. He is Company Secretary and a Director of IOCA(UK) Ltd. As the longest standing member of the Committee he provides a useful perspective on all Committee matters.

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David Campbell-James
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President

President of IOCA (UK), Chair of the Selection Committee and Class PRO. David is an International Race Officer, has had children in the Optimist Class and brings a wealth of experience to the Committee.

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Richard Bourke
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Treasurer

Richard oversees all financial matters for the Class, including events, training, expenses, teams and generally keeping IOCA running efficiently.

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Rob Garlick
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Safety Officer

Rob oversees on-the-water safety for the Class and manages the Safety Fleet at national events.

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Richard Stephens
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Sailing Secretary

Richard oversees the organisation of our national championship racing events. 

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Andy Byrne
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National Training Officer

Organises the national training program for the Optimist Class in the UK

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Suzie Holland
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Teams Officer

Suzie organises the IOCA (UK)/GBR teams visiting international events.

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Fanny Rogers
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Deputy Teams Officer

Supports the teams officer sending our sailors to international events.

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Nick Jones
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Equipment Officer

Nick manages IOCA RIBs, trailers  and anything else equipment-related belonging to the Class. 

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Child Welfare Officer

Leads on child welfare and safe-guarding issues for the Class.

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Will Welfare
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Technical Officer

Head Measurer for the Class, advises and represents the Class on all technical matters. Do contact Will if you would like to find a Class Measurer in your area.

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Filippo Di Salle
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Volunteers Officer

Filippo oversees the recruitment and coordination of volunteers for IOCA events.

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Mark Greenaway
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Marketing & Communications Officer

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John Perham
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Administrator

John is our Administrator and Events Manager at national events. John has many years of experience in the Optimist Class and contributes to all aspects of the day-to-day running of the Association.


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