Gavin Watson has recently been appointed Vice Chair of RYA Northern Ireland.

He is the Honorary Sailing Secretary of Royal Ulster Yacht Club on Belfast Lough, and it is believed that he is the first RUYC member to take on this role. The Chair is Susan McKnight.

Gavin is an experienced yachtsman and was the mainsheet trimmer on the successful First 40, Forty Licks, previously owned by Jay Colville of East Down Yacht Club and recently sold.

Gavin was also instrumental in reviving the popular Bangor Town Regatta and has represented his club at the Belfast Lough Yacht Conference.