Downs Sailing Club Trophies
(awarded for racing)

Past Club Trophy Winners
Easter Egg Race / A general handicap race sailed on Easter Monday.
Marquis Medallion
Fred Herbert Trophy 3 short general handicap races - All to count.
Allen Trophy A fast handicap long distance race
(apx. 120 mins).
Ron Williams Trophy A slow handicap long distance race
(apx. 120 mins)
maximum handicap number is 1335.
Siemssen Trophy Awarded to the winner of the Lets Get Racin series
Queen Mother's Cup A general handicap races which will include a mark off Walmer Castle in the course.
Ladies Trophy

A one-off race open to any Lady helm
(crews may be male or female).

Cadet Trophy A short series of races open to sailors
(helms and crews) under 19 on 31st December and run over 3 consecutive Friday evenings (7pm start)
Norman Atkins Trophy 3 short general handicap races
- best 2 races count.
Commodore's Cup A club competition open to all members and sailed in Toppers (boats provided).
Rice Trophy A long distance pursuit race
- 180 mins duration.
Winter Spirit Decanter Overall winner of the winter series.
Winter Spirit Hot Shot Leading Junior of the winter series.
Winter Spirit Nip Leading Fast Handicap Boat in Winter series (not overall or junior).
Winter Spirit Chaser Leading Slow Handicap Boat in Winter series (not overall or junior).
RNLI Boxing Day Race A general handicap open event with an entry fee, all proceeds going to the RNLI.

Downs Sailing Club Trophies
(awarded on merit)

Seamanship Trophy To be awarded to a Cadet for a notable sailing performance.
Coastguard Trophy Awarded to the Cadet showing most enthusiasm.
Newcomer Trophy Awarded to the newcomer of the year.
Stalwarts Cup Awarded for perseverance against adversity.
Crews Trophy Awarded to the most deserving crew of the year.
Millennium Trophy Awarded for an outstanding performance at an International or National event.
		(Feb 08)