Board of Directors

Barry is a qualified pilot having commenced his career with the RAAF flying Mirages and F18s. He went on to fly with Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong, retiring as a senior check captain and flying training manager. Barry owns and regularly races Archambault M34, ‘Concealed Weapon’, in NCYC club races and combined series. Barry has been a board member since 2015.

Adrian was admitted as a solicitor in 1983 and has practiced exclusively in criminal law for the last 20 years. Adrian is one of Newcastle’s most senior and respected criminal lawyers. Adrian is a part owner of ‘Mako’ and competes in Laser sailing regularly. Adrian has served as a Club director since 2015, and has served as Club Captain and Rear Commodore.

Robert has had a career in education and public service that spans over 30 years and has held positions from teacher/lecturer to Senior Executive Service positions. He holds numerous degrees and qualifications including a Masters in Education (MEd.) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Robert has been a member of numerous boards and advisory committees including two University boards, Commonwealth and State Government advisory boards and is currently a Director of a private company. Robert sails ‘Susanna’, a Jeanneau 36i, with his wife Helen, and they enjoy both social racing and cruising.

Janease is a research and development chemist and has worked in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry for twelve years. She has prior research experience in medical plastics and holds an Honours degree in Biomedical Sciences and PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Janease has raced 420 and ILCA dinghies competitively in her youth and now enjoys the challenge and adventure of long offshore yacht races and deliveries. She loves to introduce others to sailing as a volunteer with the Making Waves Foundation and as an Australian Sailing qualified instructor.

Scott has been an active member of NCYC since 2007 and is a regular participant in offshore races in his boat ‘Ataraxia’. Following more than 30 years in commercial roles in the mining industry Scott is looking forward to being able to contribute to the NCYC board in continuing to deliver a high-quality club and well run on-water activities (from racing to cruising) for the members.

Andrew is an accomplished business leader with 40 years of experience in the fuel industry. He has held roles as both director and chair on various industry association boards. Andrew joined as a Member in 2016 after purchasing a 42-foot sailing catamaran, and enjoys extended trips while cruising in company with other NCYC members. Joining as a Board Member in 2024, Andrew considers it a privilege to serve NCYC’s Members. He is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of governance, ensuring the club delivers value that includes a commitment to the opportunity, participation, experience, and enjoyment of every aspect of boating for all Members.

A keen racing sailor and born and bred Novocastrian, Peta enjoys sharing her love of the sport as an Australian Sailing keelboat instructor and coach, volunteering for NCYC sailing academy programs.
She brings to the board operational and strategic leadership experience gained through an almost 30-year career with the NSW government focused on land management, and bushfire and emergency management.
Peta holds qualifications in environmental science, environmental law, government management, bushfire and incident management, and workplace training and assessment.
She is mum to two teenage girls with no interest in sailing and wife to Ash who fortunately loves to sail!