Technical Tips & Hints
SOA National Trophy Winners
Shrimper Regatta Challenge Cup
Presented in 1981 by John Ashworth (National Hon Sec 1981-99). Awarded for the best boat in the racing organised during the course of ‘National Shrimper Week’.
Winner in 2000 & 2001 – Robin Whittle (Bumblechugger - 124)
Winner in 2002 – Hew Naylor (Emily Anne - 246)
Winner in 2003 – Ian Fisher (Black Sheep - 435)
Winner in 2004 – Robin Wearn (La Mouette - 379)
Winner in 2005 (and current holder) – Tim Lunt (Mairi Bhan – 494)
Plymouth Plate
Presented in 1991 by Plymouth City Council, to mark the 10 th anniversary of the foundation of the SOA – National Shrimper Week having been held in Plymouth in that year. Usually awarded for an event during Shrimper Week eg a competition, a test of navigation, a treasure hunt or similar.
Winner in 2001 – Ted Palmer (Kittiwake - 520)
Winner in 2002 – Richard Pottinger (Black Swan - 434 )
Winner in 2003 – Freddie Glorie (Parnium IV – 302)
Winner in 2004 - Gillie & Robin Whittle (Bumblechugger - 124)
Winner in 2005 (and current holder) – José Carlos & Diana Gomes (Crevette - 730)
Roger Dongray Trophy
Collage/Tapestry, commissioned from the artist Janet Harker, and presented in 1999 by Roger Dongray, the designed of the Cornish Shrimper. Awarded for the best log or report of National Shrimper Week.
Winner in 2001 – Gillie Whittle (Bumblechugger – 124)
Winner in 2002 – Mark Osborn (Boyers Shrimper - 245)
Winner in 2003 – John de Kanter (Waterman – 570)
Winner in 2004 – Barry Mellor (Clementine - 849)
Winner in 2005 (and current holder) - Gillie & Robin Whittle (Bumblechugger - 124)
Mary Carmichael Trophy
An engraved silver plate presented in 1993 by David Whitehead (former owner of Serena – 81), in memory of his wife. Awarded for a publishable log of the most meritorious holiday cruise or voyage of the year (‘Round the Island Race’ excluded).
Winners in 2001 – Heather & Billie Howard (Jubilate - 607)
Winner in 2002 – Jane & John Benge (Grace of St Just - 433)
Winner in 2003 – Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumblechugger - 124)
Winner in 2004 - David Dorrell (Humpol - 88)
Winner in 2005 (and current holder) - Gillie & Robin Whittle (Bumblechugger - 124)
Muffin Tiller
Presented by Trevor & Fran Harris, owners of Sea Muffin - 31. Year of presentation 1984. The tiller is hinged to allow the helmsman to steer while standing. Also can be stowed upright, and so doesn’t get in the way under the cockpit tent. In 2001, it was awarded to the winner of an exiting passage race during the recent Welsh Shrimper rally.
Winner in 2001 – Trevor Thomas (Barnacle – 649)
Winner in 2002 – Andrew Geddes-Brown (Blackjack - 592)
Winner in 2003 - Jane & John Benge (Grace of St Just - 433)
Winner in 2004 – Wilf Coon (Alba-38)
Winner in 2005 (and current holder) – Antonie Mouthaan (The Duchy - 873)
The Whale Trophy
The trophy is a Whale bilge pump, mounted on a wooden base. Presented in 1993 by Mark Woodhouse, former owner of Tiddy Oggie – 94. Awarded by the Island Sailing Club (Cowes IOW) for the first Shrimper home in the ‘Round the Island Race’.
Winner in 2001 – David Dorrell (Humpol - 88)
Winner in 2002 - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Winner in 2003 – Peter Croissant (Mustang Sally – 790)
Winner in 2004(and current holder) - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Winner in 2005 – not awarded
Lady Daphne Seamanship Trophy
This trophy is a small replica transom of the Thames Barge Lady Daphne. It was presented by the Skipper of the Lady Daphne for ‘outstanding seamanship’ demonstrated by four Shrimpers during the ‘Operation Raleigh’ visit to Falmouth in 1984. It has been awarded fairly consistently for ‘seamanship’ over the years.
Winner in 2001 – Trevor Thomas (Barnacle – 649)
Winner in 2002 - Ian Fisher (Black Sheep - 435)
Winner in 2003 – Roy Harper (Lady Eleanor - 93)
Winner in 2004 (and current holder) – Clive Woodman (Freya - 886)
Winner in 2005 – not awarded
Peter Keeling Memorial Trophies
Half models of ‘Butterfly’, formerly Peter Keeling’s Shrimper. Peter was a founder/director of Cornish Crabbers Ltd and participated in many Shrimper events. He sadly died of cancer in 1994. A ‘Memorial Fund’ was set up by John Ashworth and the half models were created in his memory. They were sent to six local Hon Secs, who award them by a variety of means, depending on the area:
Falmouth (winner - Peter Keeling Memorial Race) - current holder: Roger Wood (Salamanda - 133)
Fowey (awarded for local racing) – current holder: Antonie Mouthaan (The Duchy - 873)
Rock (awarded for local racing) – current holder: Mark Peek (Haggis - 356)
Dart (for regular/enthusiastic participation in local events) – holder: John Webber (Amethyst - 225)
Solent/Chichester (awarded on a similar basis) – current holder: Trevor Thomas (Gentle Breze - 786)
Poole (awarded for participation in cruising events) - current holder: Derek Wadhams (Speedwell -55)
amended by Barry Mellor (28.11.05)
