Dear Member,
Following the recent approval of the Club's revised Articles of Association and governance arrangements, nominations are now invited for election to the first Board of Directors under the new structure. The Board will consist of 7 Directors.
In accordance with our Articles of Association, during the month of October any shareholding member of Sussex Yacht Club Ltd may stand for election as a Director.
Shoreside Members, Probationary Members, Honorary Members and Full Members who have not taken up the offer of a share are ineligible to stand although non shareholding Full Members may choose to take up a share and will then be eligible to stand as long as the process of share registration is completed before the deadline for receipt of nominations
If you wish to consider standing, please firstly be sure you are a shareholding member. If you are not certain, please contact the office and one of the office staff will confirm or otherwise your current status.
Key dates
- Nominations open: 1st October 2026
- Nominations close: 2.00 pm on the final working day of October
- Voting period: Mid November to the AGM to be held on 23rd January following the publication of candidate statements
- Election result: Declared at the AGM on 23rd January 2027
What must be submitted?
Candidates should submit:
- A nomination form;
- The name of a proposer;
- The name of a seconder; and
- A candidate statement of no more than 500 words.
The following forms will be available to download from these links: Director Nomination Form & Appointment & Election Processes.
Candidate Statement
Candidates are invited to submit a statement of no more than 500 words for circulation to shareholders in the event of an election.
The purpose of the statement is to help members understand:
Why you wish to serve as a Director;
- How you believe you can contribute to the future success of the Club;
- The skills, experience and personal qualities you would bring to the Board;
- A little about yourself and your involvement in and commitment to Sussex Yacht Club;
- Your commitment to acting in the best interests of the Club as a whole; and
- How you meet the requirements set out in the published Director Selection Criteria available on members’ section of the website.
There is no required format and candidates are encouraged to write in their own style and to focus on the contribution they believe they can make to the governance, strategic direction and long-term success of Sussex Yacht Club,
Under the new governance structure, members elect the Board of Directors. Following the AGM, the Directors appoint from amongst their number the Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodores and other Officers of the Club. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider not only their suitability to serve as a Director but also whether they may be willing and able, if invited by their fellow Directors, to undertake one of these leadership roles.
The new governance model is designed to promote continuity of purpose and delivery over the longer term, and Directors are therefore expected to support the Club's objects, values and agreed strategic objectives while acting in the best interests of the Club as a whole. Candidates should show a willingness to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgement, communicate effectively, support the staff and contribute positively to collective decision-making.
We encourage members from all parts of the Club and from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to consider standing for election.
Board of Directors
Sussex Yacht Club
Please note: Expressions of interest in appointment to the new Advisory Group are scheduled to open in late November.
Posted: October 1st 2026
