The origins of the Penguin Trophy are clouded in mystery! Midway through Ian Gawn's tenure as Club Secretary, probably early in the 2000s, a box arrived in the mail which, on opening, revealed a beautiful silver model of a penguin. The box contained a note to the effect that the trophy had been won in 1939 by a member of the sender's family, packed away on the outbreak of World War 2, and had only recently come to light, when the family was clearing a loft. Sadly, there were no contact details for the sender. Ian decided that the penguin would make an admirable award for a winter sailing event.
Helms must be Members of the Club and aged 18 years or over. The boats shall be raced double-handed.
Boat Hire Fee: £15 Boat Damage Deposit: £100 per boat Start and finish near Club Pontoon unless conditions prohibit. Entries close at 09.00 First race start not before 10.00 Event finish by 13.30
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