Some of Australia’s best and most consistent sailors have been celebrated at the CYCA 2019 Winter Series Prizegiving, held in front of a full house at Rushcutters Bay last Friday night.

A total of 48 crews and skippers, including the likes of Bob Steel, Zoe Taylor and Dean Harrigan, were awarded prizes following stellar seasons across both the CYCA Winter Series and the CYCA Women’s Winter Series, with Taylor’s Grace O’Malley taking IRC overall.

“The 2019 CYCA Winter Series – and the Women’s Winter Series – showcased what the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, and the sport in general, is all about,” CYCA Commodore Paul Billingham said.

“Great sailing, incredible levels of participation and some tough competition summed up a tremendous series, one that once again attracted a huge number of entrants.

“Congratulations to all winners and placegetters – and indeed everyone who participated in the 2019 series. We look forward to seeing you back for the 2020 series!”

In addition to divisional winners and placegetters across the two series, the night also paid tribute to a person who has contributed significantly to the Club over more than 20 years, with the Alan Brown Memorial Plate awarded to Robyn Morton for her tremendous time and effort as a volunteer for the Club.

Additionally, a moment’s silence was observed by all in attendance to pay tribute to Maryrose Heffernan, following her tragic passing during the season. Maryrose contributed greatly to the CYCA, as part of the Race Management Team in addition to other roles, over more than two decades.

Divisional winners and placegetters

Womens Winter Series

Non Spinnaker Division 2

3^rd – DEFIANT – Jenni Hayward

1^st Place – SALONA – Paula Dock & Beth Morley

Non Spinnaker Division 1

3^rd – RUM JUNGLE – Helen Springer

2^nd – MARLOO – Vivienne Macmahon

1^st Place – SOLYMAR – Mary King

Spinnaker Division 2

3^rd Place – ZARA – Theresa Seargent

2^nd Place – SINEWAVE – Barbara Maunsell

1^st Place – RAPID TRANSIT – Beth Abbott

Spinnaker Division 1

3^rd – WAX LYRICAL – Dinah Eagle

2^nd – SMUGGLER – Justine Anson

1^st Place – THIRLMERE – Iona Williams

Sydney 38 Division

3^rd on PHS and 1^st on Scratch – ADVANCED PHILOSOPHY – Peter Sorensen

2^nd PHS – WILD ONE – Larki MIssiris

1^st PHS – SHINE ON – Phil Herscovics

CYCA Winter Series

Division K

3^rd – HEAVEN – Joost Kerdijk

2^nd – STAR FERRY – John Conroy

1^st – SHORETHING – Jimmy Butler

Division J2

3^rd – SALONA – Robert Blanch

2^nd – TEA FOR THE TILLERMAN – Richard Allen

1^st – SYMBIOSIS – Troy Scott

Division J1

3^rd – NEXT – Robert Hunt, Jon Short, Miles Bastick and Greg Gleeson

2^nd – PAZAZZ 2 – Robert Drury

1^st – SOLYMAR – Mary King

IRC Division

3^rd – PATRICE – Tony Kirby

2^nd – VICTOIRE – Darryl Hodgkinson

1^st – GRACE O’MALLEY – Zoe Taylor

Division G

3^rd – SEA YA – John Hewitt and Chris Johnson

2^nd – SPACE INVADER – Richard Cunningham and Johnathan Green

1^st – HIGHWAY PATROL – Michael Blaxell

Division F

3^rd – REVE – Kevin Whelan

2^nd – GREAT WHITE – Bob Penty

1^st – LORELEI – Matthew Farr

Division E

3^rd – RAPID TRANSIT – Andrew Wyllie, Michael McLean & Beth Abbott

2^nd – CLEWLESS? – Lachlan and Guy Irwin

1^st – FOREIGN AFFAIR – Matt Wilkinson

Division D

3^rd – CROSSHAVEN – Sean Rahilly and Justin Pelly

2^nd – SOMMERBREEZE – Hans Sommer

1^st – ONE MORE NO MORE – Ian Guanaria

Division B

3^rd – RUM JUNGLE – Scott Russell and Tony Johnson

2^nd – HUNTRESS – Philip Grove

1^st – ARCH RIVAL – Steve Connors

Division A2

3^rd – FINN – Janey Treleaven

2^nd – BORDERLINE – Andy Offord

1^st – PLAYSTATION 4 – Dean Harrigan

Division A1

3^rd – TRITON – David Gotze & Michael Cranitch

2^nd – ZEN – Gordon Ketelbey

1^st – QUEST – Bob Steel and Craig Neil