Many people had commented for a few years that the RS200 major trophies were looking pretty ropey and not fitting for events of such status. Sarah Allen really decided to do something about it and volunteered to do find sponsors for new trophies. Oh boy what a top job she did as the class now has very impressive trophies of modern design.
Many thanks to Noble Marine and LDC for sponsoring the half model trophies for the National Champion and Eurocup. To Selden Masts, Yachts and Yachting, www.beminetoday.com, Sailboat Deliveries, GUL, Purple, Harken and West Country Boat Repairs for new race trophies for the Nationals. All these new trophies were much more creative designs than the standard silver cups and look fantastic on Rogers mantlepiece. Please show your appreciation and support our sponsors.
Perhaps the nicest story behind a new trophy is the new half model for the Inland Championships. Tom and Jo Hewitson had won five of the last six Inlands; well Tom won one of these with Lizzie Humphries as Jo had the feeble excuse of being pregnant. The trophy had taken a permanent place on their mantle place so they decided they would like to keep the trophy and donate a new one. They were on hand to present the new trophy to worthy winners of the 2007 Inlands, Chris Pickles and Laura Westell. Thanks Tom and Jo, great gesture.
