- provides leadership to the Board, ensures the integrity of the Board’s process and represents the Board to outside parties

- ensures that a Board annual work plan is developed and implemented

- chairs the meetings of the Club members and the Board of Directors

- ensures that the Club By-laws, Policies and regulations are followed

- is an ex-officio member of all committees

- serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors

- filled by the Commodore upon completion of a full term of office as Commodore

- if the previous Commodore is unable to serve, a senior member will be appointed by a majority vote of a quorum of Directors to fill this function

- chairs the Membership Committee

- receives applications for membership, arranges interviews with prospects; provides formal notification of membership acceptance

- provides welcome packages for new members

- manages the membership waiting list, resignations, and requests for changes to membership status

- ensures members have the required insurance for their boat docked at HYC

- has responsibility for a Regalia Committee

- assists the Commodore with their duties, and in their absence acts on his/her behalf

- has responsibility for improvements to, and the upkeep of HYC property (grounds, docks, clubhouse and garage)

- chairs the Planning and Development Committee and the Housekeeping Committee

- on cruises, he/she shall have charge of the rear of the fleet

- assists the Commodore and Vice Commodore, and in their absence acts on their behalf

- responsible for the Cruising, Racing and the Safety programs of HYC 

- coordinates all events “on the water”

- actively promotes a high standard of seamanship among HYC members

- chairs the Finance and Budget Committee, and works collaboratively to support the Board in achieving its fiduciary

- ensures that all monies due, owing, and payable to HYC are collected and deposited; invoicing and collection of member fees

- ensures that all bills contracted and approved are paid

- prepares statement of account, the annual statement, and budgets

- has signing authority for HYC cheques, bank drafts, and similar items

- provides HYC members with Notice of Club meetings and proxy opportunities; attends all meetings of members

- notifies Board of Directors and By-law and Policy Review Committee of Board of Director meetings; attends all meetings

- prepares and maintains central files for all keeps the minutes of member meetings Board of Director meetings

- manages online Work Hours system to track member progress in achieving annual mandatory work hours

- ensures that a correct roster of Directors is kept, with dates of election, signed Consent to Act forms, and keeps Ontario Business Registry files up-to-date

- maintains a register of the names and contact information of HYC members

- chairs a Harbour Master Committee

- maintains a register of all boats belonging to HYC and its members

- coordinates dock assignments, and winter storage to achieve optimum utilization of facilities

- manages annual Launch and Haul-out weekends, assigns member jobs and co-ordinates crane resources

- responsible for the orderly conduct and passage of boats in HYC waters

- monitoring of the water depth around the docks

- chairs a Social Committee

- is responsible for planning creating and executing HYC social activities and events throughout the year

- provides oversight for HYC bar service, liquor licence, accounting, and Smart Serve accreditation

- approves member requests for private use of Great Hall

- manages the overall Social budget

- chairs a Communications Committee

- responsible for keeping members informed of the club's activities

- maintains HYC public and Members Only website, as well as email system, social media accounts, central platform for club business files, and other apps used by HYC

- publishes materials for a member newsletter, HYC promotional materials, visitors' information