Ely Sailing Club’s annual Laying Up Supper was held on Saturday 12th November welcoming over 52 members to join in the celebrations. The evening started with the award presentation, with 18 different prize winners being presented with a certificate and their trophies. Young sailor Kirk Stamford received the most prizes on the evening with eight trophies, closely followed by his brother Chandler Stamford, and Simon Leeks, both with six trophies each. After the trophy presentations, members enjoyed a supper with a hog roast and salads on offer.

The prize winners were as follows:

Kirk Stamford

• Topper Aggregate Points Cup

• Team Racing Trophy (Joint)

• Autumn Series

• Overall Pursuit Series

• Thurmott Shield (Total Aggregate Points)

• Norman Brettel Cup (Total Aggregate Points – Cadet)

• Thursday Evening Shield

• 2nd Place 70th Anniversary Race

Chandler Stamford

• Laser Cup Best 10 Races (Joint)

• Laser Cup Aggregate Points

• Easter Egg Trophy

• Halloween Bowl

• Junior Trophy

• Team Racing Trophy (Joint)

Simon Leeks

• Solo Salver Best 10 (Joint)

• Solo Cup Aggregate Points

• Roswell Monster Cup

• Whitsun Cup

• Spring Series

• Summer Series

Mike Williams

• Saturday Social Sailing Trophy

• Mixed Handicap Fleet Best 10

• Mixed Handicap Fleet Aggregate Points

John Wells

• Laser Cup Best 10 (Joint)

• Camweld Trophy

• August Mini Series

Gaby Perry

• Dr K Maurice Trophy for Crewing

• Queen Duck

• Partner’s Race Trophy

James Perry

• King Duck

• Partner’s Race Trophy

Gary Ungless

• Solo Salver Best 10 (Joint)

• Jamie Butcher Memorial Trophy

Rhys Williams

• Junior Ships Wheel

• George Washington Trophy

Emma Rees

• Ladies Plate

Ian Wakeling

• Ships Wheel for Most Improved Adult

Ted Pepper

• Traveller’s Trophy

Gilbert Hart

• Model Yacht Winter Series

Graham Tory

• Model Yacht Summer Series

A special award was given to Hugh and Robbie Marshall who were unfortunately unable to attend on the evening. The Ernie Wootton Trophy for Clubmanship was awarded after the club felt recognition was needed for all the services they provide to the club, including grounds maintenance and restocking the galley, among the many other tasks they do.