Past Club Trophy Winners

Downs Sailing Club Trophies (awarded for racing)

 

 

Easter Egg Race / 
Marquis Medallion

A general handicap race sailed on Easter Monday
Fred Herbert Trophy 3 short general handicap races – All to count
Allen Trophy

A fast handicap long distance race

  (approx.120 mins).

Ron Williams Trophy

A slow handicap long distance race

(approx. 120 mins) maximum handicap number is 1335.

Ladies Trophy A one-off race open to any Lady helm (crews   may be male or female).
Rice Trophy A 2 hour pursuit race (Fast Handicap Fleet).
Original Commodore's Cup  A 2 hour pursuit race (Slow Handicap Fleet).
Cadet Trophy A short series of races open to sailors (helms and crews) under 19 on 31/12/2011 and run over 3 Friday evenings (7pm start) in mid summer.
Queen Mother's Cup A general handicap race which will include a mark off Walmer Castle in the course
Siemssen Trophy Awarded to the winner of the Lets Get Racin series.
Commodore's Cup A club competition open to all members and sailed in Toppers (boats provided).
Norman Atkins Trophy 3 short general handicap races – best 2 races count.
Diamond Anniversary
Laser Trophy
Awarded to the Laser with the best set of results across Sunday Racing (excluding LGR & Winter)
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.

Jack Hale Trophy Awarded to the winner of the New Years Day race or the winner of the first Points race of the year if not sailed.
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 2011)