Puppeteer Class Captains

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Puppeteer fleet in Howth Yacht Club, it's fitting to recognize the dedicated individuals who have led and nurtured this class over the years. Below is a comprehensive list of Puppeteer Class Captains from 1983 to 2024.

These captains have played a crucial role in organizing races, promoting the class, and fostering the spirit of camaraderie that defines the Puppeteer fleet.

Their leadership and commitment have been instrumental in the longevity and success of the Puppeteer class at Howth Yacht Club.

Years Class Captain Years Class Captain
1983-1984 Damian Jennings 2008 Garrett May
1985-1986 Gerry Sargent 2009 Suzanne Carroll
1986-1988 Tony O'Sullivan 2010-2011 Terry Harvey
1989-1992 Dudley Hudson 2012 Scorie Walls
1993 Ian Baird 2013 Robin Hegarty
1994-1995 Mick Dalton 2014 Colin Kavanagh
1996 Jim McCaffrey 2015 Susan Sheridan
1997-2000 Tim Chillingworth 2016 Kieran Barker
2001-2002 David Patton 2017 Michael McKeon
2003 Conor Holmes 2018-2019 Conor Costello
2004 Noel Davidson 2020-2021 Peter Wilson
2005 Eddie O'Reilly 2022 Mary McDyer
2006 Cliff Brown 2023 Paul McMahon
2007 Billy Morgan 2024 Alan Blay