Sailor of the year

   Apologies if this has been discussed before, I dont keep up with this forum as much as I used to and this is the first time Ive heard the story
But how can Gavin Reid not win this! Huge respect for all those that made it to the short list, and all I know about this particular entry is what I have read here and on google, so perhaps its been over sold, but if it really happened as reported then.... well he gets my vote
http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/192918/Finalists-announced

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ifoxwell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 05 Jan 06 Location: Hoo Online Status: Offline Posts: 669	Post Options Post Reply Quote ifoxwell Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Sailor of the year Posted: 26 Oct 16 at 10:16am
	Apologies if this has been discussed before, I dont keep up with this forum as much as I used to and this is the first time Ive heard the story But how can Gavin Reid not win this! Huge respect for all those that made it to the short list, and all I know about this particular entry is what I have read here and on google, so perhaps its been over sold, but if it really happened as reported then.... well he gets my vote http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/192918/Finalists-announced
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jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 16 at 12:12pm
	Reading the article you are correct there is no contest there. Whilst Giles and Brian have peaked in their respective disciplines Gavin went way past what could have been expected of him. I will admit it is more of a humanitarian story that a true yachting story but his contribution to the rescue seems to be outstanding. I am sure the entire crew played their own part though.
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iGRF Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 11 Location: Hythe Online Status: Offline Posts: 6499	Post Options Post Reply Quote iGRF Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 16 at 12:16pm
	OMG that's worthy of more than some lame yotty of the year title, the guy's a proper hero.
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transient Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Aug 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 715	Post Options Post Reply Quote transient Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 16 at 3:10pm
	Great job from Gavin Read that should be recognised with some sort of award but is "Yachtsman of the Year" the right one? Sounds like the YJA need to create some sort of special or bravery award. Failing that I'm glad he won it. Hat off to the man.

ifoxwell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 05 Jan 06 Location: Hoo Online Status: Offline Posts: 669	Post Options Post Reply Quote ifoxwell Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 16 at 3:20pm
	I race dinghys and keel boats so I have the utmost respect for the likes of Giles Scott and Brian Thompson but sailing is so much more than just performance around a race course. Things like this should be recognized by us as sailors, as well as a wider audience.
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Oinks Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Oct 14 Location: Bandol Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oinks Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 16 at 8:01pm
	This might be a good way of getting his bravery recognised... https://www.gov.uk/honours/overview

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 16 at 9:33pm
	It is hard to compare the winning of medals or breaking of records with acts of courage, skill and bravery so hard to know who should win the "yachtsman" thing. But no doubt who should be celebrated most for his actions. Just outstanding. BTW, is Yachtswoman of the year a separate event, for some reason?
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tgruitt Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Dec 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2479	Post Options Post Reply Quote tgruitt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 16 at 11:17am
	I had to google who he was... Maybe that's why people didn't vote?
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ifoxwell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 05 Jan 06 Location: Hoo Online Status: Offline Posts: 669	Post Options Post Reply Quote ifoxwell Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 17 at 3:03pm
	So Gavin won the award, top marks. Well done Gavin and well done to those that awarded it to him... for recognizing that there is so much more to being a good sailor than just the ability to sail fast
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