Previous Winners

The Bob Gammack Memorial Trophy

For exceptional effort on behalf of the association, or in achieving a personal goal.

2021	-	Not awarded.  Covid-19 Pandemic meant that nobody was allowed to leave their home
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

2021	-	Not awarded.  Covid-19 Pandemic meant that nobody was allowed to leave their home
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...

2021	-	Not awarded.  Covid-19 Pandemic meant that nobody was allowed to leave their home
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

 

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

Download Dinner invitation