RQYS MAINSHEET 2025

2024–25 Awards, Trophies and Prizes

24–25 • 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

Peter Constant Graham Early Arthur Gough David Healey Evan Johnston Mick Mallon Donna Paterson Noel Paterson David Thomas Nelly Bolton Paul Bolton P/Cdre Greg Clarke

Mila Gan

James Dale

Lucas Patrick

Member Facilities Volunteer Award

Joshua Dale

Rory Meehan

Phil Danks

David Healey

Most Consistent Senior Skipper – Trophy: Callisto Cup

David Healey

David Kemp Don Murray Phil Tooth Rod West

Special Contributor Award

Most Consistent Contributor – Trophy: Maurice Tilley Memorial Trophy

P/Cdre Greg Clarke

Spirit of Sailing – Trophy: Spirit of Sailing Trophy

Hayden Barney

Corinthian Yachtsman of the Year – Trophy: Corinthian Yachtsman Trophy

No award

Louise Bright Alan Crawford Michael James Beryl Roberts

Leading Forward Hand – P/Cdre Greg Clarke Trophy Best Performing Female Crew – Trophy: Erica Blumson Trophy

William Bridge

Special Commendation Award

Ayla Barney

Cruising & Navigation Volunteer Award

Jan Ralph

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

FIKA

Social Events Volunteer Award

Trish Brewer Ian Thomason

Mara Stransky

Ladies Skipper Award

Jan Kemp

Keelboat Crew of the Year – Trophy: E Sparkes Trophy

GAUNTLET

Marine Sports Volunteer Award

Anton Prange

RQYS SAILOR OF THE YEAR • DUNCAN HINE

SECOND YEAR IN A ROW! Trophy: Hardy Brothers Jewellers Trophy & Seiko Watch from Wallace Bishop Jewellers

YACHTSHARE CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR • LOUISE DAVIS

“This year’s recipient has received nominations for being a great mentor, a fountain of knowledge and a huge asset to the Club, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. “Louise continually demonstrates a passion for the sport, promoting high standards from lifelong experience. At every opportunity on and off the water, she generously offers encyclopedic knowledge, making it a pleasure to volunteer with her. “She is praised for striving to achieve the very best race management for the sailors, the volunteer race management team and of course our Club. Experienced in both national and international RO it is easy to see why Louise excels when regattas are held at RQYS.” n

(Words by Jan Kemp and Guy Morton)

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