Don has been a member of the Squadron for over 28 years. In his earlier years, he was Chair of the Sail Cruising Group, along with his wife, Jennifer. His love of sailing, and of the Squadron flowed onto another Volunteer role, learning the many skills required for good course management by investing his time on the Northern and Southern Courses. This included course-laying, pin boat, safety boat — or whatever was needed on weekends, for regattas, and for any level (club, state and international) of sailing events at any time, in any conditions, as all Volunteers know. Don has spent many hours in Ged’s Shed, repairing and sorting tackle, and has also served as a member of the House Committee. In 2018 there was a hole that needed to be plugged on the WAGS start boat and he stepped away from being a participant to help form the team that still today is one of the most efficient and consistent at the Squadron. Paul and Nelly Bolton refer to him at their ‘Go-To’ guy, always on hand for the big and little things that complete the running of the “Vic Frizzell”. But it’s not just WAGS where his talents lie, it’s also the Property Industry Foundation (PIF) Regatta, Divisional Yachts and many OTB classes. Truly a worthy recipient of Club Member of the Year! n TROPHY WINNERS Overall Most Improved Junior Skipper – T E Passey Trophy Jackson Black Most Consistent Junior Skipper – Trophy: Harold Dean Memorial Trophy Matthew Clarke Junior Sailor Best National Championship – Trophy: Vidgen Perpetual Cup Lucas Patrick Junior Sailor of the Year – Trophy: Lady Stonehaven Challenge Cup Joshua Dale Youth Sailor of the Year – Trophy: W A O’Hare Memorial Trophy Kris Bilston & Addison Lester Squadron Champion of an Olympic Class – Trophy: Astra Trophy Frances Beebe Longest Serving Season Points Winner – Trophy: The Governor’s Trophy Noel Paterson Most Consistent Senior Skipper – Trophy: Callisto Cup Ben Franklin Most Consistent Contributor – Trophy: Maurice Tilley Memorial Trophy Kerry Warraker Spirit of Sailing – Trophy: Spirit of Sailing Trophy Kerry Spencer Corinthian Yachtsman of the Year – Trophy: Corinthian Yachtsman Trophy Tony Craner Best Performing Female Crew – Trophy: Eric Blumson Trophy Addison Lester Offshore Yacht of the Year – Trophy: James Clark Memorial Trophy WEDGETAIL Best Performance in an Olympic Class – Trophy: J H Robinson Memorial Trophy Mara Stransky Keelboat Crew of the Year – Trophy: E Sparkes Trophy GAUNTLET VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTION AWARDS Member Facilities Volunteer Award Arthur Gough Noel Paterson Graham Early David Healey Phil Tooth Mike Middleton Evan Johnston Mick Mallan Special Contributor Award Pip Fenwick Rob Smith Sandy Grant P/Cdre Greg Clarke Anton Prange Rod West David Kemp Cruising & Navigation Volunteer Award Christopher Land Social Events Volunteer Award Tracey Lucock Trish Brewer Ladies Skipper Award Margy Porter Marine Sports Volunteer Award P/Cdre Mark Gallagher Special Commendation Beryl Roberts Louise Davis 23–24 • JUNIOR & SENIOR MAJOR SAILING & VOLUNTEER AWARDS RQYS SAILOR OF THE YEAR • DUNCAN HINE Trophy: Hardy Brothers Jewellers Trophy & Seiko Watch from Wallace Bishop Jewellers YACHTSHARE CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR • DON MURRAY Mainsheet 2024 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Yearbook 82 2023–24 Awards, Trophies and Prizes
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