Special Races & Awards

Trophies, pursuit races and annual awards

Most special races are held on the Monday of Bank Holiday weekends with prizes/trophies to be won on most occasions - see the Calendar & Notice Board for details.

Special Events

Special Races

Easter Trophy

Three Allcomer sprint races, all to count.

First start: 13:00
Second start: 14:30
Third start: 16:00
Race duration: Approx 45 min for mid fleet boats

Prize: The winner holds the Trophy for one year and has their name engraved on it.

Charity Regatta

Format as Easter Trophy.

Prize: The winner holds the "R.N.L.I. Regatta Shield" for one year and has their name engraved on it.

Asymmetric Special

Asymmetric special racing comprising a single series.

Races: 4 races (2 sets of 2 back to back)
Start: Allcomers start
Course: Windward leeward
Results to count: One more than half rounded down (e.g. 3 in a 4 race series)

Scott Wheel Pursuit

Boat/helm combinations are given a personal handicap (instead of PY handicap) based on past performance.

Scratch start: Optimist at 13:30
Finish: As near as possible to 16:15 (165 minutes after scratch start)
Aim: All boats sail a time equal to 10% of their personal handicap in minutes

Fleet captains advise suitable handicaps; race staff decision is final.

Prize: "The Scott Wheel Trophy" - mounted on the bar ceiling. Trophy remains at the club with winner's name engraved on a rim shield.

Eight Hour Team Race

An 8 hour Allcomers Team race sailed in Illusions (adults) and RS Fevas (juniors).

Start: 13:30
Duration: 8 hours
Requirement: Helmsmen and crews must be changed during the race

Details will be announced in good time.

Rivals Cup

A team pursuit race between fleets.

Start: 11:00 with staggered starts
Aim: All boats sail a time equal to 5% of their PY handicap in minutes
Teams: Fleet captains organise teams of three boats per class

Prize: The winning team holds the trophy for one year with their fleet engraved on it.

George Finch Pursuit

Pursuit race with staggered starts based on PY handicap.

Start: Optimists at 13:30, other boats before or after
Finish: As near as possible to 16:15 (165 minutes after Optimist start)
Aim: All boats sail a time equal to 10% of their PY handicap in minutes
Winner: First across the finish line

Prize: "The George Finch Trophy" - a large crystal glass bowl. Winner holds it for one year with their name engraved.

Anniversary Cup Pursuit

Pursuit race format, same as George Finch Pursuit.

Start: Optimists at 13:30, staggered starts
Finish: As near as possible to 16:15
Winner: First across the finish line

Prize: "Anniversary Cup" - Winner holds it for one year with their name engraved.

Kay Ward Trophy / Youth Regatta

3 Allcomers races for Club Members - Helmsmen and Crews of 18 and under on the day of the race.

Races follow the same format as the Easter Trophy.

Prize: Winner holds the trophy for one year with their name engraved.

Edgar Cooper Tankards

A long duration Allcomers race.

Start: 14:00
Aim: Bulk of fleet (PY around 1150) finishing around 16:00

Prize: Glass or Pewter Tankard to keep.

Tony Wright Trophy: Awarded to the first Solo in this event.

Recognition

Annual Awards

Crews Cup

Awarded to the crew scoring the most points throughout the season.

Endeavour Trophy

Awarded to the most improved sailor of the season.

Mary Perkins Trophy

Awarded to the most improved junior sailor of the season.

Starting Gun Trophy

Awarded to the sailor who has started in the greatest number of starts, but who did not win a series.

Blatherwycke Trophy

Awarded to the member who has made the greatest contribution to the club over the previous year.

Ed the Duck Trophy

Awarded to the member who has made the greatest howler at the club over the previous year.

Sailor of the Year

Nominated by the previous year's holder to the sailor who has shown the greatest consistency and seamanship over the year.

Ready to Compete?

Check the calendar for upcoming special races and events.

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