Cymraeg 75 members and guests enjoyed a four course gala dinner at Plas Heli last night, with prize giving and dancing afterwards.
Here are a few photographs of an excellent evening.
J70 "Mojito Bach" crew lead by skipper Chris Jones (right) This young team won the "Sol Owen Cup", for the Easter Tuning Series.
The crew of Elan 350 "Finally" lead by skipper Paul Kitteringham, winning the Trimor Trophy for the fastest lap around the Tremadog Triangle (IRC), the Creme Caramel Bowl for last year's Winter series, the Abererch Bowl for the May bank holiday series, and the Penmaen Tankard for the Medi series.
Stuart Morgan and Barry Simmons awarded the Gimlet Trophy for their cruises to Ireland on each others boats, and the Pillocks Pot for their spectacular arrival by dinghy at Aberdaron, to the amusement of the shoreside observers!
Cheers!
Dave discussing his dancing plans!
Commodore's Table!
Phil Jackson picking up the Cigar box for the highest placed class 2 boat in ISORA - "Jac Y Do" winning class 2 in the overall series and double handed class
Stephen and Thomas Tudor, representing the J70 "Sgrech Bach" crew, winning the Pwllheli Challenge class 2 and sports boat trophies
J125 "Jackknife" Skippers Andrew and Sam Hall, joined by Stephen and Thomas Tudor receiving the King Constantine Cup for the club and ISORA coastal night race, the Harbert Trophy for winning class 0 in the club and ISORA coastal series, and the Parsenn Trophy for the highest placed class 0 boat in ISORA.
Team "Mojito", lead by skippers Peter Dunlop and Vicky Cox, collecting the RDYC trophy for winning class 1 and overall - IRC Welsh National Championships, the Livingstone cup for the highest placed PSC boat in ISORA, the Centaur Trophy for the Spring series, the Desco cup for the Summer Series, the Midland bowl for the PSC and ISORA Welsh Coastal Series, and the Challenge trophy for the class 1 and overall win of the Pwllheli Challenge.
Our club once again retained the Irish Sea Cup for the highests points in the Overal series, with representatives from Jackknife, Mojito, Jac Y Do and Gelert pictured with the trophy
Anne Partington recieving the Thursday Cup - awarded for volunteering work for the club, and helping things run smoothly.
Stephen Tudor, a member since being a young Dinghy sailor, accompanied by hs wife Carys was awarded the prestigious lifetime contribution award, for his hard work in many roles helping run our club, including over 12 years as Hon Secretary until 2022, and 6 years as Rear Vice and Commodore between 2006 and 2012, in addition to many other roles over many years, and continuing today as our communications officer, looking after the website and newsletters, for both the club and IRC Welsh Chmpionships. Stephen also represents our club at the Pwllheli Harbour users group. As Chairman of Plas Heli, a Director of RYA Cymru Wales , Hon Secretary of ISORA and Chairman of the UK IRC ratings committee, Stephen again represents our interests within these important organisations.
Another great club night, thanks to the Flag Officers, and everybody who worked hard to make the night a success, to Sean and his team for the excellent meal and service, to Gerallt Williams for the photography, and of course our members and guests for supporting the event.
