YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year nominations open

by Fiona Williams 16 Sep 2011 17:49 BST 16 September 2011

Managing Director of Pantaenius UK John McCurdy OBE was proud to announce the opening of the nominations for the YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA Pantaenius Young Sailor of the Year Awards 2011 for the third year running.

The opening was announced on the Pantaenius Stand (E010) at the PSP Southampton Boat Show on Friday 16th September 2011 at 12:15. We were delighted to have on the stand the current YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year Geoff Holt MBE, who posted the first nomination.

Nominations can range from a well known figure in the yachting or power boating world to a commendable member of your local boating club. Past winners for both awards have broken world records, won gold medals, shown exceptional bravery and courage and even overcome adversities.

The YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year and YJA Pantaenius Young Sailor of the Year awards recognise sporting excellence and the tremendous achievements and bravery by the very best in British sail and power. Sportsmen and women who have made a significant impact in their chosen field and who have helped position Great Britain to be a formidable sailing nation. The Yachtsman of the Year trophy carries the names of many of the greatest achievers in British yachting and power boating.

Nomination forms are available on the Pantaenius stand throughout the boat show and can also be downloaded from the Pantaenius and YJA websites. www.pantaenius.co.uk and www.yja.co.uk Nominations will close on the 31st October 2011.