Yacht Trophies 2009

Guncarriage

Presented by the Yacht Club de la Rade in 1959 and awarded to the first yacht to finish in the annual pursuit race from Helford to l’Aber-Wrac’h. A new Guncarriage Trophy was presented in 1993 by Mr and Mrs R.G.W. Sanders.

  • Awarded to Daring/Damien Bloor

Spring Series Trophy

Presented by Helford River Sailing Club and awarded to the yacht gaining the best score in the Wednesday Evening Spring Series.

  • 1st IRC: Jacobi/Tony Stathan
  • 2nd IRC: Jetta/Tom Smith
  • 1st PY: Valkyrie/Chris Symes

Early Summer Series. Ushant Cup.

  • 1st IRC: Gotcha/Stuart Sawyer
  • 2nd IRC: Jetta/Tom Smith
  • 1st PY: Kudu/Terry Pascoe
  • 2nd PY: Amanzimtoti/Roger McDonald

Mid Summer Series Trophy

Presented by Helford River Sailing Club and awarded to the yacht gaining the best score in the Wednesday Evening Mid Summer Series.

  • 1st IRC: Gotcha/Stuart Sawyer
  • 2nd IRC: Jacobi/Tony Statham
  • 1st PY Jinjy/Simon Filmer
  • 2nd PY Valkyrie/Chris Symes

Late Summer Series. Ronald Coad Cup

  • 1st IRC: Big Purple/ Garth Weaver
  • 2nd IRC: Gotcha/Stuart Sawyer
  • 1st PY: Kudu/Terry Pascoe
  • 2nd PY: Jinjy/Simon Filmer

Autumn Spirit Series. Gedges Cup

Presented by Dr Ian Wort in 1982 and awarded to the yacht gaining the best score in the RCYC/HRSC Autumn Spirit Series.

  • Awarded to Gotcha/Stuart Sawyer

David France Memorial Trophy

This Rose Bowl was presented by Mrs A France in memory of her late husband Lt. Cdr David France. Presented to the boat gaining the best aggregate IRC score in all the Wednesday Evening Series.

  • Gotcha/Stuart Sawyer

Dorothy Winfrey Memorial Cup

Presented in memory of Dorothy Mary Winfrey, Trustee, Commodore and long serving Committee Member of the Club. Presented on the Wednesday evening race held during L’Aber-Wrac’h week to the first English boat.

  • 1st IRC: Jetta/Tom Smith
  • 1st PY: Kudu/Terry Pascoe

The County Pie Trophy

Presented in 1982 by D.W. Davies to the winner of the helmswoman’s race.

  • Gotcha/Jane Benney

Guy Viccars Trophy

Presented to the best overall boat under 30 ft.

  • Awarded to Gotcha/Stuart Sawyer

Midnight Trophy

  • Not awarded in 2009

Sundancer Trophy

Presented to the first boat regularly sailing with HRSC to cross the finishing line in the annual Helford – l’Aber-Wrac’h race.

  • Awarded to Xenia/Wally Royall

The Jose Collins Cup

Presented by Jose Collins and Harris in 1986 and awarded to the winner of the first Fowey race.

  • Awarded to Gotcha/Stuart Sawyer

Bobby Martin Memorial Trophy

Presented by the Oldland family in memory of ‘Bob’- long time Member of the Club and lifetime supporter of the L’Aber Wrac’h Race. Awarded to the 1st Helford yacht under 30ft in the L’Aber- Wrac’h Race.

  • Awarded to Gotcha/Stuart Sawyer

Goodden Memorial Trophy

Presented by Mrs. Prudie Arnell in memory of her late parents Cmdr. Mark & Mrs. Felicity Goodden and awarded to the yacht winning the most races during the season

  • Awarded to Gotcha/Stuart Sawyer

The Cock Up Trophy

  • Awarded to Daring/Damien Bloor

Robin Preston Memorial Trophy

Presented by Cdr. A.R.T. Kirby, OBE, the first Commodore of the Club, in memory of his stepson, Robin Preston, who lost his life in H.M. Submarine ‘Affray’. The cup is awarded to the Club Member who in the opinion of the Commodore has contributed outstanding services to the Club.

  • Awarded to Wendy Moore