Newhaven Yacht Club
SAILING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL & BEYOND
NYC TROPHY QUALIFICATION RULES 2023 SEASON
Trophy | Qualification rules |
Frostbite Trophy | Win the Frostbite Race (this year, associated with our club rally to Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne) |
Gannet Cup | Win the Sovereign Buoy Race (associated with our club rally to Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne) |
Tapping Cup | Visit the most of these 8 ports:
Home ports do not count. In the event of a tie the first skipper to complete is the winner. |
Cruiser Cup | Visit the most ports & anchorages |
Spinnaker Cup | Most miles by a sailing yacht (measured either by log or GPS but not a mix of both) from the start of the year until 2 weeks before the AGM |
Telegraph Trophy | Most miles by motor cruiser (measured either by log or GPS but not a mix of both) from the start of the year until 2 weeks before the AGM |
Competitive Challenge Cup | Based on best 3 finishes in any of the races in 2023, other than the Frostbite or Sovereign Buoy races. |
The Cock-Up Kettle | Awarded to the skipper who has made the most calamitous mistake. If 2 or more contenders, those attending the AGM will vote for the winner. |
Peanpa Cup | Best photograph in the nautical category, as chosen by those voting at the AGM |
The qualification rules for the next season will usually be published on the website early in the New Year, well before the season's sailing gets underway.