Photo of grade 1b Nott Street School 1958 Names supplied by Ron BEDFORD Back Row L-R: Gary FENNESSY, ?, Keith FOOTE, ?, Bruce McNAIR, Joseph RONKOVICH, Alan ADAMS, Ron BEDFORD, Phillip MILLER, Charlie CONSTANTINIDIS, John PATON 2nd Row L-R: Les RADCLIFF, Lindsay GARNER, Robert PHILLIPS, ?, Jimmy ANTANPOULOU, ?, Michael KALOS, Paul FLOYD, Phillip BLACKMORE, Michael SNOWDEN, ?, ?, Paul RAY 3rd Row L-R: ?, ?, ?, ?, Kathy BEGGS, Rosalie GREGORIDDIS, Carol HARRIGAN, Helen BEGGS, Maree McMAHON, Pepper Antanopolos, Judith DEED ?, ?, Rhonda ADAMSON, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Linda RISK, Margaret BACONeducation - primary schools, keith foote, bruce mcnair, joseph mcnair, alan adams, ron bedford, philip miller, charlie constantinidis, john paton, les radcliff, lindsay gerner, robert phillips, jimmy antanopoulou, michael kalos, paul floyd, phillip blackmore, michael snowden, kathy beggs, rosalie gregoriddis, carol harrigan, helen beggs, maree mcmahon, pepper antanopolos, judith deed, rhonda adamson, linda risk, margaret bacon, nott street state school, gary fennessy, joseph ronkovich, paul ray

The Celebration Cup perpetual trophy was presented by Rod and David McKenna at the March Half Yearly General Meeting. Rod addressed the meeting, acknowledging that from its humble beginnings in 1875, the Royal Brighton Yacht Club has been a beacon of excellence in the yachting community. Over the past century and a half, it has grown not only in size and stature but also in the hearts and minds of countless individuals who have shared in the passion and spirit of sailing. The McKenna Family has over 232 years of total membership between them and have been involved in the Royal Brighton Yacht Club community since 1941 when Keith McKenna was first elected to the club membership and appointed Honorary Treasurer in 1950 for 10 Years. Keith’s wife Judith was elected to the club membership in 1981and acted as Treasurer for the Ladies Auxiliary for 35 + Years, both contributing to its growth and success through their unwavering support and dedication. Each of Rod and David’s grandfathers were also members while Rod and David continue to support the club in Race Management duties. The Cup is first awarded for the 150th Anniversary Regatta held on the weekend of 29, 30 March 2025, with winners of each class and Division honoured with a plaque on the Cup. The Deed of Gift accompanying this trophy allows for future celebratory events to preserve the legacy of our club for future generations. More information about the trophy and the McKenna Family's history with RBYC by clicking on the photo and then the right arrows.