Corinthian sailor Les Powles who successfully sailed solo around the world three times during the 1970s and ‘80s and was a recipient of the British Yachtsman of the Year award,…
Yachtsman of the Year
Deaf amateur sailor pips Olympic champion to be named Yachtsman of the Year
Profoundly deaf, amateur sailor Gavin Reid has beaten “his heroes”, Giles Scott and Brian Thompson, to be named the boats.com 2016 YJA Yachtsman of the Year.
Finalists announced for YJA Yachtsman of the Year
Olympic Finn class gold medallist Giles Scott, Round the Island Race record setter Brian Thompson, and Clipper Race crewman Gavin Reid, have been shortlisted for the 2016 boats.com YJA Yachtsman…
Vote now for the 2015 Yachtsman of the Year awards
Nominations for the YJA Yachtsman of the Year awards 2015 close on Friday, October 30. The winners for each award will be announced on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.