Trophies and Prizes

Once again we are awarding all the trophies and prizes to sailors in Fécamp on the Saturday after the race whilst all the boats are still in France. We want everybody to play a part in the Royal Escape celebrations and this move to France from the previous black tie do at SYC proved a big hit so will be repeated in 2014.

From 16.00 in the main reception room of the Hotel Normandy we will be welcoming guests including the Mayor and other Fécamp VIP’s to partake in Champagne and Benedictine cocktails and canapés as we announce the winners. There will be a pay-bar if you prefer a beer but the cocktails and nibbles are all courtesy of John Davis and BD Foods.

Retention Prizes

Most of the Royal Escape Trophies are large, silver and worry our insurance company, which is why they live at the Sussex Yacht Club. We give them an annual outing to Fécamp where the winners can cuddle them and take a photo, but they do have to go home with the Club. If you are a winner you get to keep a retention prize in the form of a cut glass trophy.

Special Prizes

The Royal Escape Race receives support each year from the marine industry in the form of prizes. These are distributed amongst the winning boats and to those who we judge to be specially deserving of recognition. We also take with us quite a few bottles of English Sparking Wine which we take great pleasure in awarding to our competitors, especially those sporting FRA!

The Trophies

The Royal Escape Race is a very special event and over the years we have become custodians of some truly magnificent trophies which are lovingly polished and displayed at the prize giving. There is an astonishing amount of history behind these trophies and to have your name engaved upon one is a real achievment. There is no other race in Sussex that has such a wonderful collection of cups, trophies and shields, and as you can see below they are awarded to all kinds of sailors. Every boat that takes part in the Royal Escape Race has a chance of picking up a prize.

Trophies for yachts racing under SCCH (Sussex Combined Clubs Handicap)

Neville Russell Jubilee Trophy

Awarded for line honours to the first SCCH fleet boat across the finish.

2007: Tim Jermyn, Artemis
2008: Alain Ferec, Caolica
2009: Mark Jephcott, Selene
2010: Nigel McMillan, Brighton Belle
2011: Simon Mitchell, Roxanne
2012: Margaret Hickmott-Stapley, Manic
2013: Not raced
2014:

Originator’s Cup

Awarded to the overall winner on corrected time from any of the three SCCH fleets. In practice this generally goes to a yacht from the SCCH 1 fleet (the winner is also engraved on the plaque in the Sussex Yacht Club lobby).

Retention trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the same fleet.

2007: Tim Jermyn, Artemis
2008: Alain Ferec, Caolica
2009: Mark Jephcott, Selene
2010: Tim Jermyn, Artemis
2011: Simon Mitchell, Roxanne
2012: Margaret Hickmott-Stapley, Manic
2013: Not raced
2014:

Portsmouth Yardstick Other Squadron

Awarded to the fastest yacht on corrected time from one of the other SCCH Fleets and generally goes to a yacht from the SCCH 2 fleet.

Retention trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the same fleet.

2007: Peter Whittle, Kereru
2008: Peter Vaughan, Pean
2009: Peter Vaughan, Pean
2010: Giles Mayley, Mano Amico
2011: Jeremy Norman, Entropy
2012: Laurence Woodhams, Ocean Dream
2013: Not raced
2014:

The Ramus Handicap

Awarded to the fastest yacht on corrected time from one of the other SCCH Fleets and generally goes to a yacht from the SCCH 3 fleet.

Retention trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the same fleet.

2007: Peter Vaughan, Pean
2008: Tim Jermyn, Artemis
2009: Tim Jermyn, Artemis
2010: Not awarded
2011: Paul Upton, Gazelle
2012: Alain Teniere, Captain Cap 2
2013: Not raced
2014:

Clearway Corporate Challenge Cup

Awarded to the fastest yacht overall on corrected time from the SCCH class entered by a corporate body.

2007: Not awarded
2008: Not awarded
2009: Colin Hinchliffe, Asterix, Medics on the Move.
2010: Not awarded
2011: Richard Mason, Asterix, Medics on the Move
2012: Not awarded
2013: Not raced
2014:

Maiden Trophy

Awarded to the fastest yacht overall on corrected time from the SCCH class where either the skipper or the yacht have undertaken their maiden channel crossing in the race.

2007: David Jump, Angers Away
2008: David Nunn, Escape
2009: Chris Beazer, Crazee-B
2010: Giles Mayley, Mano Amico
2011: Margaret Hickmott-Stapley, Manic
2012: Not awarded
2013: Not raced
2014:

Old Ship Hotel Silver Jubilee Trophy

This is the Team Trophy awarded to the Club who has the highest placed third team member on corrected time in the overall SCCH class.

2007:
2008:
2009:
2010:
2011:
2012: Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club
2013: Not raced
2014:

Marabu Ladies Challenge Cup

Awarded to the first yacht on corrected time from the overall SCCH class when the skipper is a lady.

2007:
2008:
2009:
2010:
2011:
2012: Margaret Hickmott-Stapely, Manic
2013: Not raced
2014:

The Short Handed Trophy

Donated by long standing member and ex President of SYC Frank Kay, this is a bronze cast taken from Frank's own hand and is awarded to the yacht with the fastest corrected time under SCCH when it is crewed by either one or two people.

Retention trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

2010: Not awarded
2011: Simon Mitchell, Roxanne
2012: Chris Redman, Flying Fish
2013: Not raced
2014:

The Editors' Scroll

Awarded to the fastest yacht on corrected time from the overall SCCH class crewed by at least three family members spanning two or more generations.

2007: Tony Cross, WOW
2008: Roy Martin, Kratos
2009: Steve Vyse, Barda
2010: Chris Beazer, Thundachild
2011: Not awarded
2012: Michael Hatchwell, Stina
2013: Not raced
2014:

Trophies for yachts racing under IRC

Fécamp Chamber of Commerce Cup

Awarded for line honours to the first IRC fleet boat across the finish.

2007: Lucy McCarthy, John Merricks
2008: Jonty Layfield, Sleeper
2009: Duncan McDonald, Joe 90
2010: Duncan McDonald, Joe 90
2011: Phillip Gower, Headstart
2012: Rob Craigie, Jbellino
2013: Not raced
2014:

Centenary Cup

Awarded to the overall winner on corrected time from either of the two IRC fleets. In practice this generally goes to a yacht from the IRC 1 fleet (the winner is also engraved on the plaque in the Sussex Yacht Club lobby).

Retention trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the same fleet.

2007: Paul March, Clarionet
2008: Jonty Layfield, Sleeper
2009: Duncan McDonald, Joe 90
2010: Duncan McDonald, Joe 90
2011: Stephen Bromley, A Neat Djinn
2012: Rob Craigie, Jbellino
2013: Not raced
2014:

Mott-Ewbank Preece Trophy

Awarded to the fastest yacht on corrected time from the other IRC Fleet which is generally IRC 2.

Retention trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the same fleet.

2007: Tony Cross, WOW
2008: Roy Martin, Kratos
2009: Steve Vyse, Barda
2010: Anthony Murphy, Overlord
2011: Jan Thirkettle, Olivia Anne VI
2012: Tim Cork, Shark Bite
2013: Not raced
2014:

Team Trophy

This is the Team Trophy awarded to the Club who has the highest placed third team member on corrected time in the overall IRC class.

2007: Sussex Yacht Club
2008: Brighton Marina Yacht Club
2009: Brighton Marina Yacht Club
2010: Brighton Marina Yacht Club
2011: Sussex Yacht Club
2012: Brighton Marina Yacht Club
2013: Not raced
2014:

Starboard Light

Awarded to the fastest yacht on corrected time from the overall IRC class crewed by at least three family members spanning two or more generations.

2008: Jonty Layfield, Sleeper
2009: John Ramus, Devils Advocate
2010: Not awarded
2011: John Ramus, Devils Advocate
2012: Will, Camp, Highland Daughter
2013: Not raced
2014:

Port Light

Awarded to the fastest yacht overall on corrected time from the IRC class where either the skipper or the yacht have undertaken their maiden channel crossing in the race.

2008: Tony Scott, Arpege
2009: Not awarded
2010: Graham Alan, Jeneral Lee
2011: Phillip Gower, Headstart
2012: Tim Cork, Sharkbite
2013: Not raced
2014:

IRC Corporate Challenge Cup

Awarded to the fastest yacht overall on corrected time from the IRC class entered by a corporate body.

2007: Derek Copeman, BoJangles
2008: Roy Martin, Kratos
2009: Derek Copeman, BoJangles
2010: Roy Martin, Kratos
2011: Will Camp, Highland Daughter
2012: Tim Cork, Sharbite
2013: Not raced
2014:

The Single Handed Award

Framed classic picture awarded to the yacht with the fastest corrected time overall under IRC when it is sailed single handed.

Retention trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

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2008:
2009:
2010:
2011:
2012:
2013: Not raced
2014:

Trophies for yachts racing in any fleet

Tettersell Cup

Awarded to a monohull yacht from any fleet in the race that breaks the record for the fastest crossing in the race.

The current record is 7 hours 34 minutes and 22 seconds, set in 1997 by John Davis with 'Barracuda of Tarrant'.

Bacon Family Trophy

The Chair of the Royal Escape Committee may recommend this special award to a competitor for outstanding seamanship or fellowship connected to the race.

2007: Not awarded
2008: Not awarded
2009: Peter Vaughan, Pean
2010: Laurence Woodhams, Ocean Dream
2011: Peter Lewis, Tabard
2012: John Gregg, Slipper
2013: Not raced
2014:

Adele Boyson Memorial Trophy

Retained for one year by either the Société des Régates de Fécamp or Sussex Yacht Club team.

The total corrected time for the yachts is then divided by the team size, giving two joint corrected times.

Fastest team wins.

Trophy lives at SYC.

2012: Sussex Yacht Club
2013: Not raced
2014:

HN French Fleet

French competitors who submit HN rating certificates compete for bottles of the finest English sparkling wine.

Three bottles for first place, two for second place and one for third place.

Opted Motor Sailer

Yachts competing under SCCH may opt to motor sail after the start, with corrected times calculated using a special Royal Escape Formula. Yachts are awarded bottles of rum accompanied by a suitable quantity of ginger beer along the following lines.

Three bottles for first place, two for second place and one for third place.