Previous Winners
The Bob Gammack Memorial Trophy
For exceptional effort on behalf of the association, or in achieving a personal goal.
2020 | Ray Prowse | For services to GXSA, as a Committee Member, Officer, and Chairman of the Association. Thanks from all your friends |
2019 | Mavis and Alun Roberts | |
2018 | Stuart Gaunt | |
2017 | Graham and Kathy Fairhead | |
2016 | - | |
2015 | Roger Knight | |
2014 | Ken Moss | |
2013 | Geoff Clitheroe | |
2012 | Ray Prowse | |
2011 | Wendy Gentle | |
2010 | Ken Powell | |
2009 | Linda Harper | |
2008 | Duncan Wells | |
2007 | Geoff Clitheroe | |
2006 | Phill Snowden | |
2005 | Fred Hughes | |
2004 | Gil Ireland | |
2003 | - | |
2002 | Paul Covell | |
2001 | Gordon Mathews | |
2000 | Keith Varcoe | |
1999 | Ian Cox | |
1998 | Skipper and Crew of Kwenda | |
1997 | Bob Allman | |
1996 | - | |
1995 | Sally and Clive Nelson-Roberts | |
1994 | Ken Kennard | |
1993 | Graham Lock | |
1992 | - | |
1991 | Hugh and Angela Farrant | |
1990 | Judith Hall | |
1989 | Howard H Measham | |
1988 | Doreen and Archie Annan |
Silver Jubilee Trophy
Sailing beyond their horizons
2020 | Martin Goodchild | For long distance sailing via the Azores, Baltic, and to Portugal |
2019 | Phil Haigh | Phil learned to sail aboard the Clipper Around the World Ocean Challenge yachts, aboard Visit Seatle. |
2018 | John Rugg | |
2017 | Colin Smith | |
2016 | Diana and Paul Farrell | |
2015 | - | |
2014 | Martin Alexander | |
2013 | Rob Johnstone | |
2012 | Mike & Mary Allan | |
2011 | John Apps | |
2010 | Ray Bridges | |
2009 | Bernie Smallman and John Dawson | |
2008 | John Apps | |
2007 | John Apps | |
2006 | Barry Meacham | |
2005 | Mike and Mary Allan | |
2004 | George Lipscomb | |
2003 | George Lipscomb | |
2002 | Karen and Andrew Walker | |
2001 | George Lipscombe | |
2000 | Peter Poole | |
1999 | Ken Shaw | |
1998 | Glyn Hughes | |
1997 | John and Barbara Rountree | |
1996 | Sally and Clive Nelson-Roberts | |
1995 | Trenna and Maurice Sansom | |
1994 | Gordon Mathews | |
1993 | Peter Walmer | |
1992 | Mr and Mrs D C Lane, Mr and Mrs T G Wood | |
1991 | John Hayward |
The Ruby Cup
For encouraging others into sailing...
2020 | Ray Bridges | For active participation and sponsoring Youth Sailing in Grenada |
2019 | Bernie Smallman | For consistent generosity in offering berths aboard her boat to others, so they can attend GXSA rallys |
2018 | - | |
2017 | Robert Freeman | For helping young water enthusiasts (canoeists and sailors) every Saturday at the Hillingdon Outdoor Activity Centre |
2016 | Timandra Slade | For helping young water enthusiasts (canoeists and sailors) at the Hillingdon Outdoor Activity Centre |
2015 | Mike Goffe | A lifetime achievement award for Mike. Read about his life here. |
2014 | Sue Gaunt | |
2013 | Timandra Slade | |
2012 | Peter Poole | |
2011 | - | |
2010 | - | |
2009 | Ray Bridges | |
2008 | Ray Bridges | |
2007 | - | |
2006 | Reg and Chris Hadwen |
The Peter Batterley Trophy for Photo-Journalism
For the best article, by popular vote
2020 | John Apps | HelgoLand |
2019 | Ted Sutton | 1979 Family Cruising |
2018 | Bob Hazell | Sailing from Antigua to Ireland |
2017 | Gordon Sims | 2016 Thames Traditional Boat Festival |
2016 | Gordon Sims | Renovating Chimere |
2015 | John Rugg | Family Trailer Sailing |
2013 Summer Social Season at GXSA
This is a holding article whilst we collect content for the 2013 events. Please come back in a few weeks, when we will have The Story and The Photos from:
- Rally to Ocean VIllage, Southampton
- Summer Cruise to the Channel Islands
- Rally to Bembridge
- Day Trip to the Thames Barrier
- We'll get the content to you at the earliest opportuninty.
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2019 Events
Saturday 2nd November 2019 - First Aid Course, £95
This RYA approved course was provided by Bisham Abbey staff at a location near Gerrards Cross. The course ran from 9 - 5; the 8 participants were awarded their RYA First Aid certificates (and avoided watching England lose the Rugby World Cup Final..)
Wednesday 2nd October 2019 - GXSA visit to Poole RNLI College for Discovery and All-Weather Lifeboat Centre tours
Fully booked, 25 people attended. Participants made their own way to Poole and met up for a good lunch in the cafeteria at the College before the tours, which started at 2.30pm.
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Saturday 21st September 2019 - GXSA Autumn Rally at Yarmouth:
Pontoon party and dinner at Yarmouth Sailing Club (Organiser Stuart Gaunt)
Tuesday 9th July 2019 - GXSA Summer Pub Lunch at The Black Horse, Fulmer SL3 6HD, from 12 noon
Fortunately it was fine weather and 38 GXSA members and friends enjoyed a good lunch in the garden at the Black Horse. It was a good opportunity to get together in the summer break. Our thanks to Bernie Smallman for organising this event.
Saturday 22nd June 2019 - GXSA Rally at Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu River: Menu and Booking details
8 boats and 25 GXSA members attended this rally, which was very enjoyable.
Thursday 13th June 2019 - Operation Wellfound Charity Golf day at Harleyford Golf Club.
Excellent course, breakfast, 18 holes Texas scramble, 3 course evening meal and prize giving. Contact Steve Daish.
Saturday 11th May - GXSA Spring Rally at Marchwood: Menu and booking details
Saturday 23rd March 2019 - GXSA Annual Dinner at Gerrards Cross Golf Club
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