Royal Forth Hoosiers: winners of the windy 2014 Wilson Trophy. Image copyright West Kirby SC
by Joanna Taylor
Royal Forth Hoosiers have been crowned the winners of the 65th Wilson Trophy. Paddington Bears were the runners up.
After a full day of racing on the Saturday in strong blustery conditions 13 rounds were completed, which left the Royal Forth Hoosiers at the top of the league with 10 wins. Also on 10 wins were Paddington Bears and New Forest Pirates.
Start of team racing at West Kirby SC for the Wilson Trophy 2014. Image copyright West Kirby SC
Royal Thames Blue won the Wilson Plate and Royal Thames Red won the Eric Twiname Under 21 Trophy.
The Joyce Evans Trophy for the best crew was awarded to Tom Foster from Paddington Bears.
The Firelies really got going in the breeze at West Kirby SC. Supplied image
On the Sunday morning competitors arrived to be greeted by 35knot winds so racing was postponed till 10am. The race committee reviewed the conditions and decided to postpone further. After a frustrating wait it was decided that with the current and forecast wind conditions there was no option than to abandon racing for the day.
The prizgiving was held in the main room of the clubhouse and many teams stayed to congratulate the Hoosiers. Richard Cornah was awarded the GJW Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of the work he has done in setting up and developing the team racing academy at WKSC, and his continued dedication to team racing and the Wilson Trophy.
Image copyright West Kirby SC
Image copyright West Kirby SC
Image copyright West Kirby SC
Image copyright West Kirby SC
Image copyright West Kirby SC
Image copyright West Kirby SC
Image copyright West Kirby SC
Image copyright West Kirby SC
David Taylor, Commodore of West Kirby Sailing Club, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting this fantastic event, now in its 65th year.
It’s great to see so many people travelling from near and far to sail
on the Marine Lake and enjoy its beautiful surroundings.
“The
club is extremely proud to host this event each year and we always aim
to provide both the competitors and our local community with a weekend
of sporting action that they won’t forget.”
The 2014 Wilson Trophy is delighted by the support it has received from many individuals and businesses, including leading sponsors: Carlsberg, Everite Windows, GJW Direct, MI Finance and Speed Medical.
The date for the 66th Wilson Trophy is the 8th, 9th & 10th May 2015. Be there!
Image copyright West Kirby SC
Royal Forth Hoosiers
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Tim Saxton
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Rob Friend
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Mark Powell
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Isobel Walker
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George Clark
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Emma Lombard
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RUNNERS UP
Paddington Bears
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Ben Field
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Leo Dixon
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Paul Campbell-James
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Tom Foster
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Kate Fairclough
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Maria Stanley
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WILSON PLATE
Royal Thames Blue
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Phil Derry
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Guy Stephens
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Ben Gratton
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Kathryn Twemlow
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Catherine Cherry
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Ben Rahemtulla
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ERIC TWINAME MEMORIAL UNDER 21 TROPHY
Royal Thames Red
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Sam Jenkins
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Josh Adams
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Guy Dixon
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Thea Crawshaw
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Nick Upton
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Joe Gough
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The GJW Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Richard Cornah.
Wilson Trophy
