Judges Report on the
Cruising & Other Competitions for the 2017 HYC Yearbook
This
year’s judge was:
Rodney Clapson
The
McKendrick Cruising Cup
To be awarded each year
to the competitor who makes the most successful and instructive
cruise.
I award
the McKendrick Cruising Cup for the most successful and
instructive cruise to Mel Parish for his
account of the cruise from New Zealand to the Austral Islands
en-route to the Marquesas via the Roaring Forties with Colin
Porteous on his Moody 54 ENDORPHIN. The Pacific is not mentioned
often in the Club Year Book but when it is, with a good track
chart and log notes (not to mention the Albatross) It makes
excellent reading.
The
McKendrick Crusing Runner-up Cup
Upon the Judge’s
suggestion, a second Cup is awarded to the runner-up.
Stephen Johnson is awarded the McKendrick Cruising Cup
Runner-Up for his cruise from Brough to Shetland and Fair Isle
with KARANA, his 25ft Hunter Delta. His log includes good
instructive information on small, seldom visited harbours such
as Paddy’s Hole in the Tees, Fair Isle and Unst and useful notes
about eating well after sailing. This cruise meshes in well with
Stephen’s cruise of 2015 covering Brough to Cape Wrath,
Kinlochbervie, Howth and Brixham amongst others.
The
McKendrick Weekend Cup
To be awarded for
the best weekend cuise not exceeding four days: Two or these
days must include Saturday and Sunday. This weekend may be taken
out of an extended cruise, if the rest of the cruise is not
entered for any other competition.
The
McKendrick Weekend Cup is awarded to Louise and David
Wright for their cruise to Wainfleet Haven and the
Skegness Yacht Club with their Kelt 29 MIDNIGHT BLUE. Yes, I
know I’ve knocked a day off the cruise to make it fit the rules
but the first day was only down to Hull. Cruises to Wainfleet
haven were commonplace many years ago but very seldom happen
now. MIDNIGHT BLUE is perfect for the haven with a lifting keel
though relief at actually getting there was commonplace as well,
even without overhead cables (whose cables?). At least on the
East Coast we still have endless creeks and havens to explore.
The
Bluebird Perpetual Challenge Trophy
Awarded for the best
presented log of the most innovative and instructional cruise of
not less that two weeks nor longer than five weeks, undertaken
by a yacht of 30 feet or less, in waters of the British Isles,
including the coasts of Ireland, the English Channel, Norwegian
Coast and the waters of the Baltic countries.
Andrew and Nicole How
are awarded the Bluebird Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the log
of their cruise with the 28ft. Dragonfly VEGA round the Brittany
coast to the Ile de Sein and the Chaussee. Most of us stand well
off lighthouses and their history is not something that every
skipper has on his bookshelf but every lighthouse has its own
fascinating story to tell. Some took 20 years to build while Ar
Men on the Chausee took between 18 and 34 hours per year for 6
years before the base was above tide level and the tower could
be started. Something for us all to think about while sailing
past a distant lighthouse.
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Club Awards 2017
Captain's Cup:
Awarded at the sole
discretion of the Captain.
The Captain’s Trophy this year is awarded to
Colin Lidster.
Colin is always willing to give his time and expertise to help
and assist numerous members of the Club. In launching and
recovery of boats, driving the tractor, operating the boat
hoist, maintenance of Club equipment and the stepping and un
-stepping of masts, Colin is the first to lend a hand. He is a
man who can be relied upon and always approaches tasks with
enthusiasm and good humour. Thank you, Colin. Your efforts are
very much appreciated.
Centenary Tray:
To be awarded by the
Officers for outstanding services to the Club.
The Centenary Tray for Outstanding Services
to the Club this year is awarded by the Officers and General
Committee this year to Roger Smith. Roger,
ably supported by his lovely wife, Jayne, has always been one of
the great advocates of our Club in so many ways. His work in
various roles, including Captain, has helped to ensure the
continuing well being of the Club. Always there with help and
advice, he has helped establish the continuity which the Club
needs to progress and move forward. His work as co-editor of the
Year Book and as keen supporter of social and official functions
is invaluable. Long may his involvement continue.
Good health and happiness to you, Roger.
Walter and Joan
Webster Plate:
To be awarded by the
Officers and Committee of the Club for a feat of outstanding
seamanship.
John Simister – Citation for the Webster Cup,
awarded for outstanding seamanship
John Simister with his son as crew sailed Ambanard
en route to Filey Bay.In the lumpy seas of the Yorkshire coast,
they experience a partial failure of the mast support beam,
which caused the rigging to lose tension such that they could no
longer carry effective sail.
John’s plans changed to motoring back to
Winteringham Haven. However while stemming the tide inside the
Binks the engine stopped and could not be restarted.
John therefore anchored off Easington to avoid being set
back onto the Binks.
His revised plan to get Ambanard home was to work
the tides with a very small amount of sail and judicious
anchoring when the tides and wind were against him, a good
seamanlike plan which suffered its first setback when they tried
to haul in the anchor. It had become fouled and no amount of
effort could free it. John took the decision to jettison the
anchor and use the spare anchor for their attempt to get home.
So with little sail and the tide under them they rounded Spurn
Head and made Hawkins point before the end of the flood tide.
John anchored here to await the next flood.
In the process of working the tide, John had to
anchor off Paull. When the tide changed, they were then dealt
another blow. They discovered that their second anchor had also
become fouled and could not be hauled in. Reluctantly they had
to abandon it, which left them with no anchor, no engine and an
ineffective sail.Using the flood tide and a bit of steerage way
from his small sail, John managed to gain Winteringham where he
was towed into the haven.
John’s self -reliance enabled him to get his boat home without
the need of assistance from the RNLI, demonstrated skilful
seamanship, and sound judgement.
Spindrift Prize:
Awarded by the
Officers and Committee for services to the Club.
The award this year goes to
Dorothy I ‘Anson.
Dorothy has been a member of the club for more than forty years
and in that time has come to represent everything that the HYC
strives to be. She has dedicated so much time and effort to the
club over the years and contributed and assisted in all aspects
of the clubs activities. Everyone knows Dorothy and Dorothy
knows everyone. If in doubt ask Dorothy, what would we do
without her? Thank you for all you have done, Dorothy. All the
very best - you are
a star!
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