Winners of the Shrimper Trophies
(Latest updates of most recent winners for some trophies due shortly.)
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Shrimper 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
Winner in 2002 – Hew Naylor
Winner in 2003 – Ian Fisher
Winner in 2004 – Robin Wearn
Winner in 2005 – Tim Lunt
Winner in 2006 – Claire & Roger Wood
Winner in 2007 – Colin Campbell (Camilla -767 )
Winner in 2008 – Andrew and Tina Fitzgerald (Badger – 160)
Winner in 2009 - Robin Whittle ( Bumble Chugger 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).
Winner in 2001 – Heather & Billie Howard
Winner in 2002 – Jane & John Benge
Winner in 2003 – Robin & Gillie Whittle
Winner in 2004 - David Dorrell
Winner in 2005 - Robin & Gillie Whittle
Winner in 2006 – Robin & Gillie Whittle
Winner in 2007 – Keith & Jackie Thatcher
Winner in 2008 – Martin Pumphrey
Plymouth Plate
Presented in 1991 by Plymouth City Council, to mark the 10th anniversary of the foundation of the SOA (National Shrimper Week
was held in Plymouth in that year). Awarded for a test of navigation or similar during National Shrimper Week.
Winner in 2001 – Ted Palmer
Winner in 2002 – Richard Pottinger
Winner in 2003 – Freddie Glorie
Winner in 2004 - Gillie & Robin Whittle
Winner in 2005 – José & Diana Gomes
Winner in 2006 – Sarah & Martin Pumphrey
Winner in 2007 – Clifford Champion (Saucy Ann II - 705)
Winner in 2008 – Sarah & Martin Pumphrey (Salt Horse 11 -830)
Winner in 2009 – Richard Shaw (Gamba – 218)
Roger Dongray Trophy
Collage/Tapestry, commissioned from the artist Janet Harker, and presented in 1999 by Roger Dongray, the designer of the
Cornish Shrimper. Awarded for the best log or report of National Shrimper Week.
Winner in 2001 – Gillie Whittle
Winner in 2002 – Mark Osborn
Winner in 2003 – John de Kanter
Winner in 2004 – Barry Mellor
Winner in 2005 – Robin & Gillie Whittle
Winner in 2006 – Robin & Gillie Whittle
Winner in 2007 – Robin & Gillie Whittle
Winner in 2008 – Keith & Jackie Thatcher (Winkle – 144)
Winner in 2009 - Steve Mitchel ( Spray 19)
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 consistently for ‘seamanship’ over the years.
Winner in 2001 – Trevor Thomas
Winner in 2002 - Ian Fisher
Winner in 2003 – Roy Harper
Winner in 2004 – Clive Woodman
Winner in 2005 - not awarded
Winner in 2006 – José & Diana Gomes
Winner in 2007 – Kay Dymock & Valerie Clack (Marigold – 354)
Winner in 2008 – John Nicholson (Takamaka – 817)
Winner in 2009 – Adride Muynck (Droppie – 903)
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.
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 – Antonie Mouthaan (The Duchy - 873)
Winner in 2006 – Roger Wood (Salamanda – 133)
Winner in 2007 – Tony Hampton (Cunomorus – 757)
Winner in 2008 – Colin Campbell (Camilla -767)
Winner in 2009 – Simon Sugrue (Vagabond – 355)
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
Winner in 2006 - Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumblechugger – 124)
Winner in 2007 – Peter Croissant (Mustang Sally – 790)
Winner in 2008 – George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer – 851)
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 local Hon Secs, who award them by a variety of means, depending on the area:
Falmouth (winner - Peter Keeling Memorial Race) – 2008 holder:
Colin Campbell (Camilla -767 )
Fowey (awarded for local racing) – Not awarded in 2007 or 2008
Rock (awarded for local racing) – 2008 holder:
Chris Creek(Bonne y-333)
Dart (for regular/enthusiastic participation in local events) – 2007 holder:
Anthony Showell (Tosca – 826)
Solent/Chichester (awarded on a similar basis) – 2009 holder:
Tony & Rosemary Coups ( Outrigger 676)
Poole (awarded for participation in cruising events) - 2008 holder:
Derek Burdell (Gem -316)