2023 - able2sail Impact
Chair
Gordon Tatnell
Leading the able2sail team is Gordon, who is one of the charities longest standing volunteers having joined aged 16. Following years on the board, Gordon was appointed Chair in 2020. When not keeping the charity on course, Gordon is a Corporate Lawyer specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions.
OD Coordinator
Jan Rose
Jan brings 30 years of Human Resources & Organisational Development experience gained in the public, private and voluntary sectors as Director of her own company to able2sail. Jan’s sailing journey began 8 years ago and started volunteering with able2sail as crew over 6 years ago.
Client Coordinator
Yvonne Macfarlane
Yvonne brings a wealth of experience working with children and adults with disabilities as a qualified Occupational Therapist for over 38 years, in a variety of healthcare settings including; NHS, 3rd Sector and Social Services.
Training Coordinator
John Rigby
A professional sailor with 40 years experience, 15 years as a Yacht Master Instructor, John leads on all the volunteer training and pathways. As well as putting the volunteers through their paces and refresher training, John has been integral to youth forum cohorts and delivery of RYA accredited courses.
Communications Coordinator
Susan Whiteford
Susan first joined able2sail in 2020 as a volunteer and First Mate. Following a long career in senior leadership communications within the public sector, and as a recent retiree, Susan leads on all able2sail’s marketing & communications. Susan travels extensively and is enjoying retirement.
Contact
E: contactus@able2sail.org.uk
T: 0141 266 0202
Address: Kip Marina, Inverkip, Greenock PA16 0AW
A charity registered in Scotland (SC047188).