This year the Cruisers were out on the water from the moment the river opened and are still there. They had a successful Club Regatta and there have been many of the Cruiser Events.

The Wizard Cup
Circumstances dictated a change of format and the opening muster trophy was awarded to the first boat cruising the River Crouch after the Spring lockdown.
Awarded to Gina and Andy Wood-Hill in ‘Boscolina’.

The David Eagling Trophy
12th September 2020 – Sailing races around the cans
Race 1 Winner: ‘Otra Vez’ – Andrew Prestwich
Race 2 Winner: ‘Voyager’ – Simon and Sarah Sanders

The Predicted Log Trophy
12th September 2020 – For Motor Cruisers
Winner: ‘Mojo’ – Phil and Pauline Shanahan

The Spangle Trophy
12th Septeber 2020 – Quiz conducted via WhatsApp for participants whilst taking part in the above competitions.
Winner: ‘Moon Dancer’ – Olly and Debbie Moon

The Swallowtail Trophy
10th october 2020 – Sailing race – Course including ‘Swallowtail West’
Winner: ‘Lucy Lee’ – Ian and Janice Keam-George

The Malista Salva
End of season – Captain’s prize for Cruising
One of the great joys of being Cruiser Captain is having the privilege of making this award. This year the trophy goes to someone who knows offshore sailing including racing but now equally enjoys cruising shallow draft in the river, has for years made a valuable contribution facilitating Cruiser Fleet events, similarly makes a massive contribution to the club’s website content through superb photography and is a regular smiling face in the clubhouse. The Malista Salva is awarded to George Winder. Congratulations and thank you for your contribution to Club and Cruiser Fleet.

2021 Cruising Programme

This has been updated to include members’ recent suggestions and will be circulated very soon.

Reluctantly the scheduled Cruiser Lunches with Speakers due to take place in January and February have had to be cancelled.

See you soon

Steve Barham
Cruiser Fleet Captain