Shrimper Trophies
(Latest updates of most recent winners for some trophies due shortly.)
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Shrimper Challenge Cup
Presented in 1981 by John Ashworth (National Hon Sec 1981-99). Awarded for the best boat in the racing organised during International Shrimper Week’.
Winner in 2000 & 2001 – Robin Whittle
Winner in 2002 – Hew Naylor
Winner in 2003 – Ian Fisher
Winner in 2004 – Robin Wearn
Winner in 2005 – Tim Lunt
Winner in 2006 – Claire & Roger Wood
Winner in 2007 – Colin Campbell (Camilla -767 )
Winner in 2008 – Andrew and Tina Fitzgerald (Badger – 160)
Winner in 2009 - Robin Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124).
Winner in 2010 - Robin Whittle (Bumble Chugger -124)
Winner in 2011 - Dr. Michael Radecki (Mikrouli - 557 )
Winner in 2012 - John & Sheila Hindmarsh (Salamanda -133)
Winner in 2013 - Michael & Mary Taylor (Humbug - 238)
Winner in 2014 - Stephane Plantrou (Petit Morgat - 1045)
Winner in 2015 - Richard & Jane Cornah (Seahorse - 218
Winner in 2016 - Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2017 - Not awarded
Winner in 2018 - Kevin Collins (Purple Haze - 369)
Winner in 2019 - Bob Whitehouse (Boudicca - 423)
Winner in 2021 - Robin Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2022 - John Montgomery (Blue Moon - 21/65)
Mary Carmichael Trophy
An engraved silver plate presented in 1993 by David Whitehead (former owner of Serena – 81), in memory of his wife. Awarded for a publishable log of the most meritorious holiday cruise or voyage of the year (‘Round the Island Race’and International Shrimper Week excluded).
Winner in 2001 – Heather & Billie Howard
Winner in 2002 – Jane & John Benge (Grace Of St Just - 433)
Winner in 2003 – Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2004 - David Dorrell (Humpol - 88)
Winner in 2005 - Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2006 – Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2007 – Keith & Jackie Thatcher (Winkle - 144)
Winner in 2008 – Martin Pumphrey (Salt Horse II - 830)
Winner in 2010 - June Bird (Gwendoline - 823)
Winner in 2011 -
Winner in 2012 - June Bird (Gwendoline - 823)
Winner in 2013 - Mark Pollington (Polly - 1067)
Winner in 2014 - Chris Jones (Daisy - 291)
Winner in 2015 - Robin Wearn (La Mouette - 379)
Winner in 2016 - Sarah Brown (Sweet Pea - 992)
Winner in 2017 - Simon Hoar (Victory - 620)
Winner in 2018 - Hazel Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2019 - Adrian Long (Longustine - 1062)
Winner in 2020 - Richard Salisbury (Sparrow - 1078)
Winner in 2021 - Fiona Frossell (Dipper of Lorne - 422)
Winner in 2022 - Jeff Osment (Natalie - 867)
Plymouth Plate
Presented in 1991 by Plymouth City Council, to mark the 10th anniversary of the foundation of the SOA (National Shrimper Week was held in Plymouth in that year). Awarded for a test of navigation or similar during International Shrimper Week.
Winner in 2001 – Ted Palmer
Winner in 2002 – Richard Pottinger (Black Swan - 434)
Winner in 2003 – Freddie Glorie (Parnium V - 302)
Winner in 2004 - Gillie & Robin Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2005 – José & Diana Gomes (Crevette - 730)
Winner in 2006 – Sarah & Martin Pumphrey (Salt Horse II - 830)
Winner in 2007 – Clifford Champion (Saucy Ann II - 705)
Winner in 2008 – Sarah & Martin Pumphrey (Salt Horse II - 830)
Winner in 2009 – Richard Shaw (Gamba – 218)
Winner in 2010 - John de Kanter ( Waterman - 570 )
Winner in 2011 - Robin Wearn ( La Mouette - 379 )
Winner in 2012 - Christopher Froehlich (Trista - 752)
Winner in 2013 - Olaf Petersen (Little Auk - 123)
Winner in 2014 - Sarah Brown (Sweetpea - 992)
Winner in 2015 - Jep & Mieke Reidstra (Bluebelle 969)
Winner in 2016 - Keith Thatcher (Winkle - 144)
Winner in 2017 - Andy Mullins (Whimbrell of Watton - 345)
Winner in 2018 - John Gardener (Skylark - 410)
Winner in 2019 - Richard Salisbury (Sparrow - 1078)
Winner in 2021 -
Winner in 2022 - Martin pound (Charlotte Elizabeth - 1037)
Roger Dongray Trophy
Collage/Tapestry, commissioned from the artist Janet Harker, and presented in 1999 by Roger Dongray, the designer of the
Cornish Shrimper. Awarded for the best log or report of International Shrimper Week.
Winner in 2001 – Gillie Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2002 – Mark Osborn (Boyers Shrimper - 245)
Winner in 2003 – John de Kanter (Waterman - 570)
Winner in 2004 – Barry Mellor (Clementine - 849)
Winner in 2005 – Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2006 – Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2007 – Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2008 – Keith & Jackie Thatcher (Winkle - 144)
Winner in 2009 - Steve Mitchel (Spray - 19)
Winner in 2010 - Ronald Langkemper (Pintail II - 634)
Winner in 2011 - Tony Coles (Shy Talk - 930)
Winner in 2012 - Jon & Marie-Do Davies (Flete Lady - 402)
Winner in 2013 - Jon & Marie-Do Davies (Flete Lady - 402)
Winner in 2014 - Jon & Marie-Do Davies (Flete Lady - 402)
Winner in 2015 - Tim & Ruth Tayler (Kittiwake - 722)
Winner in 2016 - Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumble Chugger - 124)
Winner in 2017 - Gill & Trevor Heritage (Jessie May - 882)
Winner in 2018 - Ruth & Tim Tayler (Saphire - 21/17)
Winner in 2019 - Mark Jenkins (Blue Jay - 1152)
Winner in 2020 -
Winner in 2021 -
Winner in 2022 - Jeff Osment (Natalie - 867)
Lady Daphne Seamanship Trophy
This trophy is a small replica transom of the Thames Barge Lady Daphne. It was presented by the Skipper of the Lady Daphne for ‘outstanding seamanship’ demonstrated by four Shrimpers during the ‘Operation Raleigh’ visit to Falmouth in 1984. It has been awarded consistently for ‘seamanship’ over the years.
Winner in 2001 – Trevor Thomas
Winner in 2002 - Ian Fisher
Winner in 2003 – Roy Harper
Winner in 2004 – Clive Woodman
Winner in 2005 - not awarded
Winner in 2006 – José & Diana Gomes
Winner in 2007 – Kay Dymock & Valerie Clack (Marigold – 354)
Winner in 2008 – John Nicholson (Takamaka – 817)
Winner in 2009 – Adri Muynck (Droppie – 903)
Winner in 2010 - Gianni & Matteo Picchio (Nordica - 660)
Winner in 2011 - Ian & Wendy Walker (Clover Four - 819 )
Winner in 2012 - Andrew Mullins (Whimbrell of Whatton - 345 )
Winner in 2013 - Steve Evatt (Nellie B - Cornish Yawl 9)
Winner in 2015 - Karen Macey (Camaron - 940)
Winner in 2018 - Peter Blyth (Peewit - 125)
Winner in 2019 - Marina de Kanter & JW van Crevel (Waterman - 570)
Winner in 2021 -
Winner in 2022 - Neil Thompson (Tegan 21/98)
Muffin Tiller
Presented by Trevor & Fran Harris, owners of Sea Muffin - 31. Year of presentation 1984. The tiller is hinged to allow the helmsman to steer while standing. Also can be stowed upright, and so doesn’t get in the way under the cockpit tent. In recent years held locally by SOA South West (Falmouth) and awarded for participation, seamanship or other skill during the annual Falmouth Fun Week
Winner in 2001 – Trevor Thomas (Barnacle – 649)
Winner in 2002 – Andrew Geddes-Brown (Blackjack - 592)
Winner in 2003 - Jane & John Benge (Grace of St Just - 433)
Winner in 2004 – Wilf Coon (Alba - 38)
Winner in 2005 – Antonie Mouthaan (The Duchy - 873)
Winner in 2006 – Roger Wood (Salamanda – 133)
Winner in 2007 – Tony Hampton (Cunomorus – 757)
Winner in 2008 – Colin Campbell (Camilla -767)
Winner in 2009 – Simon Sugrue (Vagabond – 355)
Winner in 2010 - Derek Holman (Reward- 842)
Winner in 2011 - Christine Rear (Magic of Morvoren – 385)
Winner in 2012 - Nigel Heslop (New Moon – 909)
Winner in 2013 - Tim Pratt (SWF AM)
Winner in 2014 - Michael Wilson (Henrietta - 262)
Winner in 2015 - Mark Osborn (Boyers Shrimper - 245)
Winner in 2016 - Mark Osborn (Boyers Shrimper - 245)
Winner in 2017 - Mark Osborn (Boyers Shrimper - 245)
Winner in 2018 - Neil Philpott (Drake - 86)
Winner in 2019 - Malcolm & Ros Joyce AM (ex Troika - 942)
Winner in 2020 - Caro Smith & Helen Forty (Guilan Dhiu - 334)
Winner in 2021 - Jeanette Ruberry AM
The Whale Trophy
The trophy is a Whale bilge pump, mounted on a wooden base. Presented in 1993 by Mark Woodhouse, former owner of Tiddy Oggie – 94. Awarded by the Island Sailing Club (Cowes IOW) for the first Shrimper home in the ‘Round the Island Race’.
Winner in 2001 – David Dorrell (Humpol - 88)
Winner in 2002 - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Winner in 2003 - Peter Croissant (Mustang Sally – 790)
Winner in 2004 - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Winner in 2005 – not awarded
Winner in 2006 - Robin & Gillie Whittle (Bumblechugger – 124)
Winner in 2007 – Peter Croissant (Mustang Sally – 790)
Winner in 2008 – George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer – 851)
Winner in 2009 - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Winner in 2010 - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Winner in 2011 - John Harlow (Jabiru - 159)
Winner in 2012 - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Winner in 2013 - Mark Pollington (Polly - 1067)
Winner in 2014 - Not awarded
Winner in 2015 - Rosie Moore (Pasty - 522)
Winner in 2016 - Not awarded
Winner in 2017 - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Winner in 2018 - (Charlotte Elizabeth - 21/51) (Not member of SOA)
Winner in 2019 - Not awarded - all boats retired
Winner in 2020 - Race cancelled because of Covid 19
Winner in 2021 - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Winner in 2022 - George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
Peter Keeling Memorial Trophies
Half models of ‘Butterfly’, formerly Peter Keeling’s Shrimper. Peter was a founder/director of Cornish Crabbers Ltd and participated in many Shrimper events. He sadly died of cancer in 1994. A ‘Memorial Fund’ was set up by John Ashworth and the half models were created in his memory. They were sent to local Hon Secs, who award them by a variety of means, depending on the area:
Falmouth (Awarded to the winner - Peter Keeling Memorial Race)
2008 (Camilla -767)
2009
2010
2011 John Hindmarsh (Chloe -1054)
2012 Simon Sugrue (Vagabond – 355)
2013 John Hindmarsh (Salamanda - 133)
2014 Simon Sugrue (Vagabond - 355)
2015 Mark Lewis (Jenessa - 127)
2016 Brian Phipps (Ysella - 298)
2017 Miles Pinchen (Sterren Vor - 518)
2018 Brian Phipps (Ysella -298)
2019 Neil Philpott (Drake - 86)
2020 -
2021 Neil Philpott (Drake - 86)
2022 Brian Phipps (Ysella - 298)
Fowey (Awarded for local racing)
Not awarded since 2007
Rock (Awarded to the winner of the Peter Keeling Trophy Race Week)
2008 Chris Creek (Bonney - 333)
2019 Rob Harris (Mallard - 591)
Dart (Awarded for regular/enthusiastic participation in local events)
2007 Anthony Showell (Tosca – 826)
Solent/Chichester (Awarded for regular/enthusiastic participation in local events)
2009 Tony & Rosemary Coups (Outrigger - 676)
2010 Chris Sharland (Shellback - 60)
2011 Robin & Angela Barrett (Louisa - 255)
2012 Rodney Arnold (Morning Vicar - 294)
2013 Trevor Thomas (Gentle Breeze - 786)
2014 Peter Trowill (White Mischief - 1051)
2015 Ruth Tayler (Kittiwake - 722)
2016 Julia Slatter (Birdsong - 1092)
2017 Carolyn & David Howden (Tarrock - 479)
2018 John & Jacquie Frampton (Noggin The Nog - S21-3)
2019 Mark Jenkins (Bluejay - 1152)
2020 Carolyn Howden (Takamaka - 817)
2021 Mark Jenkins (Blue Jay - 1152)
2022 Richard & Chris Worsley (Trista - 752)
Poole (Awarded for participation in cruising events)
2008 Derek Burdell (Gem - 316)
2009 Marigold Clevely (Mrs. Bear - 960)
2010 George Dibben (Porthilly Dreamer - 851)
2011 Keith & Jackie Thatcher (Winkle - 144)
2012 Michael Shearman (Triplett - 815)
2013 John Tanner (Ebb-N-Flow - 467)
2014 Peter Stubbs (Lisette - 584)
2015 Karen Macey (Camaron - 940)
2016 Ian Roberts (Cordon Bleu - 552)
2017 Cathy & Peter Neyland (Coffee Bean - 929)
2018 Andrew Holmes (Redwing - 881)
2019 Steve Kane (Percy - 264)
2020 Paul Fearnley (Stella Maris - 1120)
2021 Trevor Heritage - (Jessie May - 882)
2022 Jon & Marie-Do Davies (Merriwinds - 847)
