RSGYC Oscar Annual Sailing Awards Nominations… so far!

The Awards are a celebration of the Royal St George Yacht Clubs Sailing Achievements of 2018, and of the members of the Royal St George Yacht Club. All nominations are encouraged and will assist the Sailing Committee in recognizing those RStGYC Sailors & Club members with significant achievements during 2018.

If you have nominations for any of the  trophies or categories below please take a moment to nominate the person, boat, or crew so that their sailing achievements can be recognized. Click here to make your nominations now.

Commodore’s Cup (Best Offshore Performance)

CPS and Aurelia for outstanding results in ISORA and other wins

Vice-Commodore’s Cup (Significant Dinghy Performance)

Shirley Gilmore

Shirley was the first ever Lady Radial sailor to win the overall trophy for the 2017/2018 DMYC Frostbite series. She was First Lady at the Irish Laser Master Nationals in May 2018. Finally, she was the only female qualifier for the Irish team for the Laser Master Worlds in September. She is inspiring many female Laser sailors to either enter or return to the sport and was profiled in an autumn feature by IS as a “Sailing Hero”.

Tom Higgins

Tom represented Ireland at the Laser Radial Youth Worlds in 2018. He finished 2nd U17 and 7th overall at the Championships

O’Hanlon Cup (Best Cruise of 2018)

Christine Heath aboard ‘Gusto’ her Shipman 28, from Sweden to Scotland via Norway

Michael Wolfe’s wife has been Christine’s crew for many years did most of this trip and would be able to summarize. Christine’s sister Angela was in the recent film ‘Maiden’ having been with the original crew on Maiden with Tracy Edwards

Enriquetta Cup (Significant Keelboat Performance)

Brendan & Sarah Foley aboard ‘Running Wild’

A great season and lots of fun racing the best quarter tonners in the country in a super competitive fleet. Their boat is family owned and crewed by family and friends. A particular highlight was winning the East Coast Championships which were sailed in 28kts plus. George members sailing include Brendan Foley, Mark Hennessy, Dave Fogarty, Sarah Fogarty, Ian Bell, and John Sheehy.

Causeway Trophy (For Sportsmanship)

Awaiting nominations

Youth Award (Significant Contribution by a Youth to the sport of Sailing)

Alana Coakley

Alana was on fire in 2018 in her Laser. Her results below speak for themselves.

Laser 4.7
2nd 2018 national ranking, 1st girl
1st Leinsters
3rd Munster’s (1st F)
3rd Ulster’s (1st F)
nationals 6th Irish and 1st youth F
3rd Malta Euromed Regatta and 1st F Dec 2018
6th All Ireland junior sailing c/ships, 1st F
Waszp Nationals 2nd overall 1st Female

Waterfront Award (Significant Contribution to the sport of Sailing)

Ross O Leary

For his excellent work as laser class captain. He has encouraged many new members to the laser classes and this in turn has resulted in new club members due to the training he has organised. Every sailor feels supported and encouraged with the training sessions. Most of all he ensured that everyone has fun both on and off the water. Also he is a talented dancer/ flosser on bars!! And runs a very entertaining WhatsApp group too!!

David Kelly

David chaired the Committee for the hugely successful Laser Master Worlds in 2018, attracting over 350 Lasers to Dun Laoghaire. The event ran extremely smoothly both on and off the water under his guidance. He pulled together a huge team of willing and capable volunteers, and provided the leadership to make the event the success it was.

John Sheehy

For a wonderful addition to the club on and off the water with the rowing and row fit classes. It has brought in new people and potential members who have brought life to dark winter evenings.

There is still time for your nominations- Click here to make your nominations

Last year’s Sailing Oscars night was a full house with an enjoyable evening had by all involved, the 6th of April promises to be another great night.

We will look forward to receiving your nominations, please nominate any Club member that you feel is deserving of an award.