Gordon Reid has rejoined RYANI as development officer to cover Mary Martin’s maternity leave.
An architect by profession, Reid is an experienced watersport enthusiast who has also worked in club and coach development with Rowing Ireland.
The Belfast man has a background in both rowing — he has been captain at Lagan Scullers’ Club for 25 years — and dinghy sailing.
He is an active sailor and instructor at East Down Yacht Club, Killyleagh Yacht Club and NI Sea Cadets, having competed in multiple Northern Ireland and international events.
But he has also been involved with powerboating, windsurfing and kayaking — not to mention club administration, as Commodore of East Down Yacht Club.
He serves as director of the NI Sports Forum, and is a member of the Sport Matters Implementation Group for Participation.
Commenting on his new role, he said: “It is great to be back and getting up to speed with the new ways we can support individuals, clubs and centres as they seek to engage and hold onto members in these difficult times.
“I look forward to meeting representative of clubs and centres over the coming weeks, and I am keen to support members in their work, so that we can all become better at what we do.”