I just wanted to express my thanks for all your hard work during the Spi-Ouest Regatta and the training beforehand. Given it was the coldest Easter for 50 years it made your job just that little bit more difficult! However, it has to be said that reading between the lines we delivered everything that we wanted to achieve. So thank you for helping to make that happen.

I just wanted to email to say a huge personal thank you for the amazing work you have done on this project.  I had every confidence that you would be exactly the right person to carry it out, and you have exceeded my expectations!  I’m sure there were times when you weren’t exactly thanking us for putting you forward, but you really have done an incredible job.

In particular, the presentation to the Board was superb – clear, precise, to-the-point and on time – which meant we really got full ‘buy in’ from everyone on the day.

Liz undertook a study of the branding and sponsorship opportunities at WPNSA.  This work has been very carefully and thoroughly carried out and we are delighted and impressed with the results.  This has provided us with a comprehensive template and offering, with which to approach future sponsors, ensuring an equitable and consistent approach, and the benefits they can expect from an association with the Academy.  I would certainly feel confident about commissioning her again.

It’s been a pleasure serving with you as Chair [RYA Participation and Membership Committee]. Sorry to hear you’re standing down Liz – I agree that Charles will make a great successor – although he has big boots to fill and the bigger task of keeping us all in order.

Would just like to echo comments already received – Good job, pleasure working with you and well done on finding a successor! Fully support your proposal of Charles taking over the baton and with yourself remaining on the [RYA Participation & Membership] committee. It will add continuity and clarity going forward – nice one!