Trophy - Blizzard Winter Series

Blizzard Winter Series - 143.JPG

From the Collection of Royal Brighton Yacht Club 253 Esplanade Brighton Victoria

Object Registration: 143
Keywords: blizzard, winter
Historical information: The Blizzard winter series is run for keelboats over the winter months. It was first raced in 2009.
Last updated: 2 Apr 2019 at 12:59PM

Trophy - Most Improved Cruiser

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

This trophy was donated by David and Wendy Pollard to RBYC in 2002, to be awarded annually to the most improved cruiser The aim of this award is to encourage and recognise the newer skippers in taking responsibility and in sailing further into ocean waters and all other facets pertaining thereto.

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Trophy - Cruising Yachtsman of the Year

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

The Cruising Yachtsman of the Year trophy was donated to RBYC in 1993 by Commodore John R. and Mrs Anna Robinson of Queenscliffe Cruising Yacht club. The trophy is a silver wine basket to be presented with a bottle of wine on a white serviette in it. The winner is entitled to have the trophy on their table with their wine bottle in it if they were having dinner at the club.

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Trophy - Stars and Compass

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

The Stars and Compass Trophy was donated by Richard Hawkins in 1998 (the Year of the Oceans) to encourage the use of traditional navigation skills by yachts at sea. See attached document for more extensive background information

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Boat Models - Boat Models

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

These models of RBYC Race Management boats (Blue Gum, RB8 and Tarni) have been donated by Graham Noel and can be viewed in a glass cabinet of the Olympic restaurant at RBYC. Graham originally donated the model of Tarni to the club in 2005, in acknowledgement of the valuable work done by race management volunteers. The model was presented to Harry Tedston on his retirement as Race Officer in 2008. Harry then donated the trophy back to the club in 2009, for the enjoyment of all members.

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Trophy - Twilight with Extras

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

The Twilight series "with extras" (ie boats racing with spinnakers) is sailed on Wednesday evenings over summer. The first winner of this trophy was Jim Simmons in 2009/10.

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Trophy - Phil Bedlington Award

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

This trophy is donated by Phil Bedlington and is awarded annually as part of the RBYC presentation night. It is awarded for an Outstanding Achievement in Sailing at the National or International level. The first winner was Krystal Weir in 2001/2002

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Model yacht - Revelle Family Perpetual Trophy

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

This trophy has been donated by Diarne Revelle. It is awarded to the PHS winner of the Port Phillip Women's Championship Series race sailed as part of the BLISS regatta.

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Trophy - BLISS Club Teams Trophy

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

This is the BLISS Club teams trophy, awarded to the Club which partook in the whole BLiSS program (training & racing), for the club that has the highest female participation rate.

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Shield - Jubilee Perpetual Trophy - Senior Division

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

This is a long standing Jubilee trophy awarded annually

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Trophies - Etchells Trophies

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

Royal Brighton Yacht Club is the home of the Melbourne Etchells Fleet. You can see the Etchells trophies by clicking on the right hand arrows starting with the photo above.

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Trophies - Non-Sailing Trophies

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

When not on the water many RBYC members enjoy billiards or golf, with regular annual events being held for both.

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Trophy - Navy Teams Racing Trophies

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

These are trophies for the Navy Teams Invitational racing - Victorian selections series and National Championships..

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Trophies - Ornate and Old trophies

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

Over the history of RBYC some very ornate trophies have been presented. These are no longer used but are brought out for display on special occasions. You can see some of these by clicking on the right arrow on the photo above.

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Junior and Transition Trophies - Junior classes

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

Sabot Dinghies have raced at RBYC for a great many years, as a training boat for boys and girls and as a "one design" regatta boat. There are a number of trophies which have been awarded, some of which have since been repurposed for use by other junior classes. If you click on the "right arrow" on the photo above you can see each of these one by one.

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Cadet Dinghy Trophies - Cadets

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

Cadet Dinghies have a long proud history at RBYC with many Trophies awarded over the years. Apart from the Stonehaven Cup (see separate entry) the other trophies are shown here. You can see these by clicking on the right arrow on the photo above.

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Trophy - 1930s Trophies

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

1930s Trophies Donor: Deed of Gift: Details: Left to Right A1 Class ‘Acrospire’ 1936 Young Frothblowers Corella 1930 Corella and Royalist 1930/ 34

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model - J. A. Linacre Memorial Trophy

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

J. A. Linacre Memorial Trophy Donor: J. H. Linacre Deed of Gift: Yes The trophy was presented by J. H. Linacre and the Linacre family in memory of their father Jim Linacre who was a past Commodore and one of the founders of the Jubilee Class of yachts in 1935. The trophy is awarded annually to the winner of the Jubilee Class Victorian Championship. First Winner: Freydis BJ1, J. H. Linacre 1947/48

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Tray - W. G. Linacre Memorial Trophy (Tray)

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

W. G. Linacre Memorial Trophy (Tray) Donor: J. H. Linacre Deed of Gift: The trophy was donated by the Linacre family in memory of their brother Bill who was also a member of the RBYC. The trophy is awarded to the winner of a Jubilee class race at RBYC. First Winner: Freelance BJ25, N. McInnes 5/3/1955

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Cup - Vanessa Cup

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

Vanessa Cup Donor: Past Commodore J. A. Linacre, 1935 Deed of Gift: No The 8-metre yacht Vanessa was at one time owned by Commodore J. A. Linacre who originally donated the trophy to the B Class. With the introduction of the new Jubilee Class in 1935 the trophy was transferred and is now awarded each year to the winner of the Jubilee Class RBYC season aggregate. First Winner: (B Class) Eighteen Twenty, 1935 (Jubilee) Rotanes, A. E. Akhurst 1936

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Cup - Sarawaki Cup

Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton

Historical information

Sarawaki Cup Donor: Deed of Gift: No First Winner: Bramac, B.J.C 1936 RBYC to Mornington: Freelance, R. J. Colemen 1982

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Trophy - Blizzard Winter Series

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