In 2002

Ron Burdon (former Principal now President of SYCSA)

Dennis Aston (former President of SYCSA)

and in 2003

Maggie Heath (Booking Secretary of SYCSA)

Eric Watts (Former Chair now Principal of SYCSA)

were presented with their RYA Awards for service to the Community by Iain Percy Olympic Gold medal winner.

The awards were given to the winners in London at the RYA AGM's. In 2002 by HRH the Princess Royal, the President of the RYA and in 2003 HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.

In each case the award was given for years of outstanding service to the sailing community.

To achieve the award, each person had to be nominated by SYCSA and the nomination approved by the RYA South West and National Committees.

Ron is also seen being presented with a cartoon of himself by David Ritchie the RYA National Dinghy Coach

Well done all of you, you have made us very proud of our efforts.