2008 YACHT OF THE YEAR

Winning the
SOMERSET MEMORIAL TROPHY
For outstanding racing achievement by a yacht owned or sailed by a RORC member as voted for by the Main Committee
In recognition of not only a successful season, but also, and in particular, for his sportsmanlike approach, Corinthian spirit and the support he has shown his fellow competitors.
PEN AZEN, (J 122) Philippe Delaporte

ASSUAGE TROPHY

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR RORC MEMBERS
For the yacht with the most points in IRC overall in the Cherbourg Race plus her best three races taken from Cervantes, Morgan Cup, Myth of Malham and Cowes-Dinard-St. Malo races
PEN AZEN, (J 122) Philippe Delaporte

ALAN PAUL TROPHY

For consistent high performance in IRC. Based on consistent high scores plus a bonus for number of races completed.
BRITISH SOLDIER, (Archamboult RC40) Army Sailing Association, Lt Col Nick Bate

CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES

IRC overall: Jazz Trophy                         
PEN AZEN, (J 122) Philippe Delaporte

IRC Super Zero: Europeans Trophy    
FORMIDABLE 3, (Lutra 56) Piet Vroon

IRC 0: Illingworth Cup                              
ERIVALE III, (Kerr 39) Mike Greville

IRC 1: Emily Verger Plate                        
PEN AZEN, (J 122) Philippe Delaporte

IRC 2: Grenade Goblet                             
FOGGY DEW, (JPK 9.60) Noel Racine

IRC 3: Cowland Trophy                           
CLARIONET, (Stevens One Tonner) Paul March

2 Handed Division: Psipsina Trophy   
SLINGSHOT, (J 105) Michael Boyd and Niall Dowling

Sigma 38: Oldland/Watts Aquadanca  
FLYING BANANA, Richard Palmer

J 109 RORC Trophy                                 
JAGUAR OF BURNHAM, Adrian Lower

SPECIAL AWARDS

DENNIS P MILLER MEMORIAL TROPHY
For a British Yacht Overseas
ICAP LEOPARD 3, (Farr 30m) Mike Slade

DAVID FAYLE MEMORIAL CUP
For best Sailing School Yacht in IRC
PUMA LOGIC, (Reflex 38) Sailing Logic, Philippe Falle

HAYLOCK CUP
For best British Service Yacht in IRC
BRITISH SOLDIER, (Archamboult RC40) Army Sailing Association, Lt Col Nick Bate

HIGHWAYMAN CUP
Best Elapsed time in Cowes-Madeira, Morgan Cup, Cowes-Dinard-St. Malo and Cherbourg races
PEN AZEN, (J 122) Philippe Delaporte

SERENDIP TROPHY
For best Series-produced Yacht in IRC
PEN AZEN, (J 122) Philippe Delaporte

FREDDIE MORGAN CUP
For a Classic Yacht in IRC
WINSOME, (S&S 41) Harry Heijst

STRADIVARIUS TROPHY
For best Overseas Yacht in IRC overall
PEN AZEN, (J 122) Philippe Delaporte

RED FUNNEL PRIX D'ELEGANCE
SILK GLOVE, (Ker 39) Colm Barrrington

PERA AWARD
For rendering assistance during a race
PUMA LOGIC, (Reflex 38) Sailing Logic, Philippe Fallein the Myth of Malham race

ARAMBALZA SWAN CUP
For the highest scoring Swan in the race season
VRIJHEID, (Swan 46) Joost Kuiper

DUNCAN MUNRO-KERR YOUTH CHALLENGE TROPHY
For the youngest crew member on board a yacht which on season's points finishes in the top three of her IRC class
Ben Pym sailing on John Merricks II

2008 RORC POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP

RORC Medallions: Gold - 1^st, Silver - 2^nd, Bronze - 3^rd, 4^th & 5^th