Meet the Committee!
The UK Europe Class Association is run by a passionate committee of volunteers, all current sailors in the class representing the diverse range of sailors throughout the fleet. The committee welcomes suggestions on how the class could be improved, and offers to help out with the organisational side of the class are always welcomed - each of the friendly faces below will be happy to hear from you!
Lucy Boreham
Position: Chair
Sail No: GBR 411
Club: Chichester YC
About: Taking her first UK Europe Ladies Championship victory in 2012, Lucy has gone on to take the title four times, most recently in 2024! Lucy took the role as chair in 2023, after a long stint as class Secretary, supporting the class through its impressive rebuilding phase.
Mandy Horton
Position: Secretary
Sail No: GBR 388
Club: Grafham Water SC
About: A regular at the front of the Europe fleet and former Ladies UK Europe National Champion, Mandy takes the role of class Secretary. Through liasing with various club's around the country, we are fortunate to enjoy a great racing calendar - racing at a wide range of venues with both standalone and shared events with many other classes.
Richard Eagleton
Position: Treasurer & Membership
Sail No: GBR 425
Club: Bexhill SC
About: Richard brings a wealth of experience to the current committee, having held various committee positions since the early 2000s! A firm favourite in the 'Legend' category at every event and often found pushing the front of the fleet, Richard is a source of knowledge and enthusiasm for all things Europe sailing, both on and off the water.
Ben Harris
Position: Communications
Sail No: GBR 331
Club: Weston SC
About: A national champion in multihull classes, Ben sails the Europe alongside competing in the foiling Waszp class. Ben's work in promoting the class, enhancing it's online presence and growing the Facebook group to build a great community surrounding the class, has been key to the resurgence in Europe sailing in the UK.
Andre Ozanne
Position: Committee Member
Sail No: GBR 389
Club: Hayling Island SC
About: Andre reconnected with the Europe class in 2020 through his purchase of K- 141 'Aeolus'. Since then he has cultivated huge growth in the HISC Europe fleet, and has been pivotal in bringing the 2024 UK National Championships and the 2025 IECU Masters & Youth European Championships to his home club.