Packed prize giving at RYA Dinghy Show, with a vast array of awards and prizes presented for the 2017/18 GJW Direct SailJuice Winter Series.
Series organisers Andy Rice and Simon Lovesey presented a round-up of the closest series ever over the nine editions, awarding some great prizes to all the winners over the nine categories. Special guest, Ian Walker thanked the GJW Direct SailJuice Winter Series for support of John Merricks Sailing Trust The presentation concluded with a special announcement for some of the exciting plans for 10th Anniversary next winter, including new title sponsor Seldén Mast. Thanks to all the sponsors this winter : GJW Direct, Allen Sailing, Gul, Sailing Chandlery, SpeedSix, TridentUK.com and host clubs Draycote Water Sailing Club, Datchet Water Sailing Club, Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club, Grafham Water Sailing Club, King George Sailing Club, Rutland Sailing Club and Oxford Sailing Club. Congratulations winners and competitors, we look forward to seeing out for the 2018/19 Selden SailJuice Winter Series.Manage
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Photo © Tim Olin
2017/18 Series | |
Draycote Dash | 18/19 November 2017 |
Datchet Flyer | 9/10 December 2017 |
Brass Monkey | 27 December 2017 |
Grafham Grand Prix | 30 December 2017 |
King George Gallop | 6 January 2018 |
Tiger Trophy | 3/4 February 2018 |
Oxford Blue | 17 February 2018 |
Prize Giving | 3 March 2018 |
The GJW Direct SailJuice Winter Series is based around the UK's biggest winter handicap events. Sailors from many different dinghy fleets now consider this series as one of the main goals of their winter racing. With great prizes on offer, it attracts some of the best sailors in the country to compete against each other. The series is managed by SailRacer.