Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club Dinghy Prize Giving 2016

by Brigitte Mann 27 Nov 2016 19:00 GMT 19 November 2016

Winning sailors and volunteers who help run the races were recognised for their hard work, achievements and racing successes at Torpoint Mosquito's 2016 dinghy prize-giving, held at the clubhouse on Saturday 19 November 2016.

The evening was hosted by the Sailing Secretary, Dinghies, Steve Roberts, with a good turnout of dinghy sailors, volunteers and their families despite the horrendous weather courtesy of Storm Angus. Prizes are usually offered to first, second and third placed crews in a series of races across the season. This year the Club presented more than 40 awards in total including awards for the best girl and boy cadet who have progressed into racing. These were won by Grace Cowd and Ross Harvie respectively. Grace's sister Bethan Cowd, was recognised for her commitment to sailing for turning up week in, week out, and presented with the Commitment Award. Jack Mann (who scooped seven prizes in total) was awarded Best Overall Helm whilst George Dalley received the Paddle of Persistence. A special award for Services to Dinghies was made to Jenny Roberts for all the work she does for the dinghy section in the race hut and generally, and all the other volunteers, without whom the section could not function, were rewarded with a small token of thanks.

Jenny Roberts receiving the award for Services to Dinghies from Steve Roberts at the Torpoint Mosquito dinghy prize giving - photo © Keith Watts

As well as being presented with one of the Club's cups - often invested in memory of distinguished club members of the past - winning sailors also received a small trophy to keep. These trophies were provided for by sponsors. Sponsors for the 2016 trophies included: Peninsula Plumbing, RW Carter Excavations, Kilby's Restaurant, G & R Electrical Wholesalers, The Jetty and Swift Sails.

To conclude, on behalf of all the sailors, Jack Mann gave a vote of thanks to the dinghy secretary for all his hard work in running the section over the year, which was supported by the club commodore, Steve Creek. Steve Roberts said "I would like to thank everybody who has supported me since I took over the section this time last year. I couldn't have managed without the support of all the volunteers safety boat crews and start hut team members, and most of all, the dinghy sailors who turn up regularly and race. I would also like to sincerely thank all our sponsors and offer my congratulations to all of the 2016 prize winners."