Sail Training International Annual Awards
These awards are presented to individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to sail training. They are decided by the Trustees of Sail Training International following a review of nominations made by National Sail Training Organisations. The awards are made at the annual conference in November.
Sultan Qaboos Sailing Trophy
Following its launch at The Tall Ships Races 2011, the Sultan Qaboos Sailing Trophy will be presented for the first time at Sail Training International's annual conference in Toulon to an individual, vessel operator or sail training organisation for outstanding services to young people in sail training. The new prestige trophy marks a partnership between Sail Training International and the Sultanate of Oman demonstrating a commitment to sail training and youth developement. In addition to the trophy, a bursary scheme has been established to support young people.
Sail Training Organisation of the Year
Awarded to a sail training vessel that has demonstrated excellence in 'innovation' and 'best practice' in sail training for young people.
Large Vessel:
2007: Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, Australia
2008: Spirit of Adventure Trust, New Zealand
2009: Jubilee Sailing Trust, UK
2010: Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation, Australia
Small Vessel:
2007: Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, UK
2008: Concorci el Far, Spain
2009: San Francisco Maritime National Park Association, USA
2010: Rona Sailing Project, UK
Sail Trainer of the Year
Awarded to a professional sail trainer to encourage and recognise high-performing individuals who deliver the sail training programme for young people at sea.
2007: Captain Chris Blake OBE, Bermuda
2008: Captain Tony Anderson, Canada
2009: Lieutenant de Vaisseau Patrice L'Hour, France
2010: Captain Paul Leppington, New Zealand
Young Sail Trainer of the Year
Awarded to a professional sail trainer under 26 years of age, to encourage and recognise high-performing individuals who deliver the sail training programme for young people at sea.
2007: Robert Shaw, UK
2008: Caleb Pifer, USA
2009: Michael Moreland, Canada
2010: Magda Makowska, Poland
Sail Training Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to a volunteer in the sail training movement who has made an extraordinary contribution to the organisation they serve through their skills, talent, time and deducation.
2007: Robbert Jan van den Oord, the Netherlands
2008: Antje Nahnsen, South Africa
2009: Sheila Budgen, New Zealand
2010: Joao Lucio da Costa Lopes, Portugal
Young Sail Training Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to a volunteer under 26 years of age in the sail training movement who has made an extraordinary contribution to the organisation they serve through their skills, talent, time and deducation.
2007: Emily Forbes, Canada
2008: Ally Bowles, UK
2009: Andre Nogueira de Melo, Portugal
2010: Andreas Grotevent, Germany
Boston Teapot
Awarded to the ship that has covered the greatest distance in any period of 124 hours.
2007:
Libertad, Argentina
2008:
Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Norway
2009:
Sagres, Portugal
2010:
Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Norway
Full Winners List
The Robin Duchesne Memorial Trophy (Robin's Hat)
Awarded to an organisation, port or individual for outstanding services to sail training.
2000: Halifax, Canada
2001: STA Poland
2002: Portsmouth, UK
2003: -
2004: At Sea Sail Training
2005: Janka Bielak
2006: At Sea Sail Training
2007: David van Riel, Antwerp, Belgium
2008: Captain David Wood, USA
2009: STA Bermuda
2010: Hinke de Vries & Captain Jurgens Hanekom,
Wylde Swan
The Janka Bielak Medal
Awarded to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to international friendship and understanding.
2005: Victor Antonov
2006: Captain Roger Ghys
2007: Rear Admiral Rothesay Swan AO CBE, Australia
2008: Commander Chris Biggins of
Shabab Oman, Oman
2009: Gennadiy Kolomenskiy,
Kruzenshtern, Russia
2010: Not awarded
The Shipping Federation of Great Britain Perpetual Trophy
Presented to a ship for their commitment and loyalty to The Tall Ships' Races over the years
1993:
Vintage Champagne (UK)
1994:
Zenobe Gramme (Belgium)
1995:
Rona II (UK)
1996:
Morning Star of Revelation (UK)
1997:
Dark Horse (UK)
1998:
Kaliakra (Bulgaria)
1999:
Urania (Netherlands)
2000:
Jens Krogh (Denmark)
2001: JSASTC (UK)
2002: Italian Navy
2003:
Orp Iskra (Poland)
2004: not awarded
2005:
Asgard II (Ireland)
2006:
Georg Stage (Denmark)
2007:
Mir (Russia)
2008:
Alexander von Humboldt (Germany)
2009:
Antwerp Flyer (Belgium)
2010:
Christian Radich (Norway)
The Royal Thames Yacht Club Challenge Cup
Presented to the best newcomer to a Sail Training International race or regatta.
1993:
Linden (Finland)
1994:
Etoile Molene (France)
1995:
Swan fan Makkum (Netherlands)
1996:
Jacob Meindert (Netherlands)
1997:
Puerto de la Coruna (Spain)
1998:
Lord of the Dance (Belgium)
1999:
Rhythmic (Belgium)
2000:
Eleanor Mary (UK)
2001:
Freja (Belgium)
2002:
Ingotism IV (UK)
2003:
Nadezhda (Russia)
2004:
Polarrev (Belgium)
2005:
Tarangini (India)
2006:
Bodrum (Turkey)
2007:
Tunas Samudera (Malaysia)
2008: Cisne Branco (Brazil)
2009:
Tre Kronor of Stockholm (Sweden
2010:
Mythos (Greece)