Modern Times - The Royal Cwmtydu Yacht Club

Name	Known as	Role ay RCYC	Dates	Comments
Anthony Hopkins	Hopallong	Commodore	1980 to 1995	Already a lion of the theatre, he terrified and mesmerised as psychopath Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs (1991), the film which made him an Oscar-winning movie star. He practiced this role at the RCYC and developed his @liver with fava beans and a nice Cianti' line with RCYC's Head Chef 'Popty Pete'.
Tom Jones	Tomo	Commodore	1995 to 2000	His journey from workingmen’s clubs to the heights of pop stardom is as dramatic as any of his ballads. Jones combined grit and grandeur and gave the world a sometimes poignant yet often glorious experience of a uniquely Welsh charisma. It's rumoured that he had an affair with Delis, who ran the fuel berth, and inspired him to write 'Delilah'.
Daniel Lewis	Danny Cwmtydu	Commodore	2000 to 2005	The Phillips family decided to change strategy in 2000 and appoint local celebrities to run the RCYC. The first of these was 'Danny Cwmtydu' who was a very successful local entrepreneur. He was well liked by all the members and was great friends with Anthony Hopkins.
Winston Evans	Winston	Commodore	2005 to 2015	A very keen sailor and successful fisherman from New Quay in Wales he was at one time the youngest coxswain in the RNLI's history. He invented the 'boat lift' and the RCYC became the first yacht club worldwide to offer this facility.
Berwyn Davies	Strab	Commodore	2015 to now	Another Cwmtydu entrepreneur following in the famous footsteps of his mentor Danny Cwmtudy. Berwyn has brought fresh ideas and practices to the RCYC no leat of which is his world famous 'welsh cake' recipe which was developed here at the RCYC

Some other famous Officers of the RCYC.

Name	Known as	Role at RCYC	Comment
Eirwin Jones	Eirwin Dosha	Entertainment Officer	This famous Welsh poet and author was a popular figure at the RCYC for many years. His philosophical view on life was summed up in his global best-selling book on stress and motivation entitled ' Oes dei dy yn drwbl - trea a dod maes o ge' (If you get in to trouble - try and get out of it) and his follow up ' Say something - even if it's bollocks'. He was also famous for wearing his cap at the most fearsome slant without it falling off!
Rhys James	Rhys 'Synod Ichaf'	Rear Commodore Operations	Was a fierce competitor to Eirwin Dosha on the degree of cap slant but as principal lead in the dance evenings, partnering such dance celebrities as Twm Dwst and Maudie for the Dolau, he had to keep his cap cap angle in check. Another of his many attributes was the double-wrap on the 'corden binder' around his waist which was a huge attraction for the female members.
Ifan ThomThomos	Ifan 'Synod Fach'	Head of Passage Planning	Every member at the RCYC would look to Ifan when drawing up a Passage Plan. Having sailed around the world 35 times his knowledge and experience was unequalled. In addition his skill at spitting in to the wind had become a matter of legend
David Williams	Dai 'Foss Y Giach'	Facilities Manager	A huge man in every sense of the word. Rumour has it that Hagrid from Harry Potter was modelled on Dai. He once took on a JCB in a trenching competition and won! A prolific eater who preferred sleeping in the sail storage shed than a warm bed.
Rachel Ellen	'Her next door'	Procurement Officer	Had a wealth of experience from paint supplies to figure heads.
David Evans	Dai Twm Marie	Lookout Master	His incredible ability to see things at long distance was legendary. He once spotted some Spanish pirates at 8 miles off and even more incredible three dragons at 12 miles off.
Will Newt	Pissedaza	Drinks Secretary	Will was very popular with the members as he had an encyclopaedic knowledge of every cocktail known. He was also very generous with his measures especially at one of his famous all-nighter lock-ins.
Joss Evans	Joss Ty Rhescob	Entertainments Officer	Joss was a virtuoso and could play most instruments as well as having a beautiful tenor voice. His monthly 'Twmpath' celebrations were world renowned. Many a modern star has had Joss to thank for starting their careers at his Twmpath nights. They include Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Pavarotti.
Emrys Jones	Emrys Y Post	Communications Officer	Despite only having one arm Emrys would deliver all the post for all the members using his trusty bicycle. He pioneered the 'courier' industry and his most famous delivery was an urgent message from Winston Churchill (residing at the RCYC at the time) to Prime Minister Neville Chamberlaine saying 'Stop waving that bit of useless paper you imbecile - Hitler's a liar and a scoundrel'. Emrys rode through the night and collapsed at the door of No 10 and was awarded the George Cross.
Hetti Morgan	Hetti central-eating	Succeeded Emrys as Communications Officer	Although she preferred a Bantam rather than a push bike she was none the less a formidable exponent of the express delivery. Unfortunately, during one hair-raising trip to Pant Y Clatshis she took a tumble and knocked all her teeth out except the top middle - hence the nickname.