Budworth Sailing Club Celebrates Success at 2025 Annual Prize Giving
Published 12:00 on 16 Nov 2025
The Budworth Sailing Club community gathered on Saturday 15th November for an evening to celebrate another outstanding year of racing and camaraderie at the 2025 Annual Prize Giving. With the clubhouse filled to capacity, members enjoyed a lively evening of trophies, laughter, and memories all accompanied by a free buffet and plenty of Budworth spirit.
The event celebrated success across all fleets, from juniors taking their first wins to seasoned sailors continuing long-held traditions of excellence on the Mere.
Fleet Highlights
Firefly Fleet
- Summer Series Winner: Deborah Love Palin Silver Shield
GP14 Fleet
It's been a fantastic year for the GP14 sailors, with strong turnouts and fierce competition across the season.
- Summer Series Winner: Bill Kenyon & Matthew Williams
- Main Points Champions: Bill Kenyon & Matthew Williams Marbury Trophy
- Silver Fleet winners: Montri Brusselers & David Beesley
- Bronze Fleet winners: Jo Howell & Sarah Roberts
- Biggest Progressor: Fin Waterhouse Wallwork Trophy
- Progress Cup: Tom & Sarah Sherry
- Turnout Prize: Bill Kenyon
- Saturday Handicap: Steve Potts Silver Salver
ILCA Fleet
- ILCA 7 Summer Series: Dave Nicholson
- ILCA 6 Summer Series: Danielle Attfield Sea Belle Trophy
- ILCA 7 Main Points: Peter Wilkinson Johnson Trophy
- ILCA 6 Main Points: Dave Nicholson Checkmate Challenge
Raceboard Fleet
- Saturday Series: Jackie Chambers
- Main Points: Peter Wilkinson (1st), Eric Paalman (2nd)
- Most Improved: Mark Green Mark Steele Trophy
RS200 Fleet
- Summer Series: Russell & Vicky Page Galliford Trophy
- Main Points: Gerard Trophy winners
Snipe Fleet
The Snipes continue to fly the flag for classic one-design racing at Budworth.
- Summer Series & Main Points Winners: Phil & Emma Hackney MaCaulay Challenge and Stephenson Cup
- Old Bird Trophy: David Whittaker
- Half-Time Tankard: David Whittaker & James Hughes
- Sniper of the Year: Dianne Owen
Solo Fleet
A strong showing again from the Solo sailors across both Saturday and Sunday racing.
- Saturday Summer Series: Graham Ellis
- Saturday Main Points: Steve McGivern Jean Waind Trophy
- Sunday Summer Series: Edward Garner Meta Challenge Cup
- Sunday Main Points: Edward Garner
Junior Fleet
The future of Budworth looks bright, with impressive performances and enthusiasm throughout the junior ranks.
- Summer Points & Sunday Handicap: Harry Blacksell (Topper) Minden Rose
- Junior Progress Tankard: Rory Newstead-Taylor
- George Sumner Trophy (Good Egg Award): George Holbrook
- Sunsail Trophy (Best Away Performance): Freya Antonelli
Saturday Racing
- Handicap Main Points: Montri Brusselers (ILCA7)
- Summer Series: Montri Brusselers, followed by Graham Ellis and Garry Thompson
- Personal Handicap: Andy Atkinson
- Summer Handicap: Jackie Purvis
Club Awards
- Budworth Belle: Martha Newstead-Taylor
- Summer Series Sunday Handicap: Bill Kenyon & Matthew Williams (GP14)
- Philpot Pursuit Trophy: Russ & Ali Cormack, with Bill Kenyon & Ross Southwell 2nd and Phil Barnes 3rd
- Junior Philpot Pursuit Trophy: Poppy Raybould
A Night to Remember
The evening was a true celebration of all that makes Budworth special competitive sailing, community spirit, and a shared love of the water. Commodore and Fleet Captains congratulated all winners and thanked every volunteer, race officer, and rescue crew who made the season possible.
Special thanks go to Emma Hackney for capturing the evening in photos, and to everyone who helped organise such a memorable celebration of Budworth's 2025 season. #GoBudworth
