RQYS MAINSHEET 2024

2023–24 Awards, Trophies and Prizes

23–24 • JUNIOR & SENIOR MAJOR SAILING & VOLUNTEER AWARDS

TROPHY WINNERS Overall Most Improved Junior Skipper – T E Passey Trophy Most Consistent Junior Skipper – Trophy: Harold Dean Memorial Trophy Junior Sailor Best National Championship – Trophy: Vidgen Perpetual Cup Junior Sailor of the Year – Trophy: Lady Stonehaven Challenge Cup Youth Sailor of the Year – Trophy: W A O’Hare Memorial Trophy Squadron Champion of an Olympic Class – Trophy: Astra Trophy Longest Serving Season Points Winner – Trophy: The Governor’s Trophy

VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTION AWARDS Member Facilities Volunteer Award

Arthur Gough Noel Paterson Graham Early David Healey Phil Tooth Mike Middleton Evan Johnston Mick Mallan

Jackson Black

Matthew Clarke

Lucas Patrick

Joshua Dale

Kris Bilston & Addison Lester

Frances Beebe

Special Contributor Award

Pip Fenwick Rob Smith Sandy Grant P/Cdre Greg Clarke Anton Prange Rod West David Kemp

Noel Paterson

Most Consistent Senior Skipper – Trophy: Callisto Cup

Ben Franklin

Most Consistent Contributor – Trophy: Maurice Tilley Memorial Trophy

Kerry Warraker

Spirit of Sailing – Trophy: Spirit of Sailing Trophy

Kerry Spencer

Corinthian Yachtsman of the Year – Trophy: Corinthian Yachtsman Trophy

Cruising & Navigation Volunteer Award

Christopher Land

Tony Craner

Social Events Volunteer Award

Tracey Lucock Trish Brewer

Best Performing Female Crew – Trophy: Eric Blumson Trophy

Addison Lester

Offshore Yacht of the Year – Trophy: James Clark Memorial Trophy Best Performance in an Olympic Class – Trophy: J H Robinson Memorial Trophy

WEDGETAIL

Ladies Skipper Award

Margy Porter

Marine Sports Volunteer Award

P/Cdre Mark Gallagher

Mara Stransky

Special Commendation

Beryl Roberts Louise Davis

Keelboat Crew of the Year – Trophy: E Sparkes Trophy

GAUNTLET

RQYS SAILOR OF THE YEAR • DUNCAN HINE

Trophy: Hardy Brothers Jewellers Trophy & Seiko Watch from Wallace Bishop Jewellers

YACHTSHARE CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR • DON MURRAY

Don has been a member of the Squadron for over 28 years. In his earlier years, he was Chair of the Sail Cruising Group, along with his wife, Jennifer. His love of sailing, and of the Squadron flowed onto another Volunteer role, learning the many skills required for good course management by investing his time on the Northern and Southern Courses. This included course-laying, pin boat, safety boat — or whatever was needed on weekends, for regattas, and for any level (club, state and international) of sailing events at any time, in any conditions, as all Volunteers know. Don has spent many hours in Ged’s Shed, repairing and sorting tackle, and has also served as a member of the House Committee.

In 2018 there was a hole that needed to be plugged on the WAGS start boat and he stepped away from being a participant to help form the team that still today is one of the most efficient and consistent at the Squadron. Paul and Nelly Bolton refer to him at their ‘Go-To’ guy, always on hand for the big and little things that complete the running of the “Vic Frizzell”. But it’s not just WAGS where his talents lie, it’s also the Property Industry Foundation (PIF) Regatta, Divisional Yachts and many OTB classes. Truly a worthy recipient of Club Member of the Year! n

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