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Royal Torbay Yacht Club Junior Prize Giving 2024

by Royal Torbay Yacht Club 2 Dec 2024 17:39 GMT 30 November 2024
Royal Torbay Yacht Club Junior Prize Giving 2024 © RTYC

The Squadron 13 Junior Prizegiving took place in the Corinthian Room of the Royal Torbay Yacht Club on Saturday 30th November.

Following another very successful and fun year the club's Junior sailors gathered with their parents and families to celebrate their sailing achievements and successes. All enjoyed a hot buffet lunch and the parents were thanked for their support and help, both on and off the water.

Prizes and trophies were presented by club Vice Commodore Bob Penfold, with the Squadron 13 Senior Instructor Ian Mills describing and commenting upon many of the achievements as the prizes were presented. The club has a long history of Junior sailing and racing, and a number of the trophies have been presented by former club Junior sailors.

Single handed sailor Nuo Davis scooped three trophies winning race series with an impressive string of results. Toby Mills and Jules Phillips also featuring strongly amongst the prizes. The most recent race day was won by one of the youngest sailors Joseph Wills.

For the full seasons results go to rtyc.org/club-racing-results-2024

Squadron 13 is the club Junior and Youth sailing group for ages 8-18 and provides affordable and easy access to the water with an all inclusive Family membership, which can be paid monthly. There is no need to own a boat to get started and the club offers RYA Junior Sailing courses Stages 1 - 4, with training taking place in both single and double handed boats. Training and Squadron 13 activities take place throughout the year with racing opportunities from April 1st to November. New Junior members are always welcome.

The Royal Torbay Yacht Club has been at the heart of sailing and racing in Tor Bay for over 160 years and remains so today. The club supports Yacht and Dinghy racing, Sail and Motor cruising, training and Junior sailing offering a range of opportunities for all ages. The historic clubhouse sitting proudly above the harbour offers a warm and friendly welcome to members, new members and visitors alike.

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