28/11/2008 Fleet AGM and Prize Giving Dinner 15th November On Saturday 15 November the fleet held its AGM at the Royal Yacht Squadron, accompanied by cream tea.
The AGM was followed by the annual prize giving dinner. Fleet members and guests enjoyed pre-dinner champagne before a delicious dinner on the platform, and the evening was declared a resounding success.
Solent Fleet Captain Ben Hancock thanked everyone for coming to support the fleet and reminded them of the great programme the Solent Class has arranged for 2009 including the South Coast Championship before inviting Mrs Peter Lloyd to join him on stage to present the prizes. Among the 2008 prize winners were:-
Class Champion, W D Citron Plates (Mid and Late series) - Njord - Owen & Josy Pay
The Ganymede Bowl (Cowes Week winner) and Jubilee Challenge Trophy - Aimee - Graham & Julia Bailey
The Sandpiper Trophy (Early Series) and Bailey Bowl (Champagne series), 2nd overall season - Norbert - collected by Lisa Guy
The Jubilee Trophy 1999 (Summer Series), 3rd overall season - Supremacy - Richard Cullen and Kieth Skelsey
Phantom Trophy - Kedron - Gary Grimshaw
And special prizes were awarded for:
Oldest boat competing – Aurora GBR 39 - Adrian Green
Oldest helm competing – at 84 Peter Cullen, on Supremacy (who puts his son to shame)
Dragonfly Trophy – for contribution to the class – Gavia Wilkinson-Cox
In fine Solent tradition, the Class Champion cup and Ganymede Bowl were promptly filled with champagne by the winners and shared around the tables.
