At the annual SYCSA end of season prize giving

• Over 100 young sailors and their guests attended a buffet lunch at the Enmore Inn
• Awards and prizes were presented by Paul Turner Financial Controller of Gerber Juice Company Ltd.
  
• In his opening remarks on the season, Pete Branson (Chair of SYCSA) introduced Ron Burdon (President of SYCSA) and welcomed Paul Turner, pointing out that it was particularly appropriate for Paul to present the awards since Gerber had been great financial supporters of SYCSA by sponsoring 2 sets of sails in recent years.
  
• During the season over 70 young sailors were working towards their RYA Youth Sailing Scheme awards:
  • 20 achieved Stage 1
  • 12 achieved Stage 2
  • 3 achieved Stage 3
  • 4 achieved Stage 4 successfully.
• Over the season over 40 adult sailors also achieved qualifications on the RYA Adult Sailing or Powerboat Schemes via SYCSA training courses.

• Outstanding achiever of the year was Jack Baker who reached Stage 4 and was voted by the SYCSA Instructors as the all round most improved sailor who made most personal progress during the season.

• The star raffle prize, which was donated by Somerset Local Direct Food was won by the Bonner family, seen here being presented with the hamper of food.