Last weekend (Saturday 2nd October), over 90 young people took to the water for the Cowes Small Ships Race. This youth charity sailing race is organised by ASTO (Association of Sail Training Organisations), a Gosport-based charity which promotes Sail Training in the UK.
The Small Ships Race is a yearly event that takes place on the first Saturday in October and sees Trainees (young people aged between 12-25) onboard Sail Training vessels competing in a 'round the cans' race in the Solent. This year's race included vessels from eight different UK Sail Training organisations, all of whom take young people to sea for personal development.
ASTO would like to thank the Royal London Yacht Club, the Royal Yacht Squadron and Cowes Yacht Haven for their assistance in organising this event.
Amongst this year's prize winners were:
Aurora Trophy for 1st Place Overall — Jolie Brise, Dauntsey's School
Glenlee Cup for Line Honours — Scaramouche, Greig City Academy
Richard Langhorn Trophy for Spirit of the Race — Johanna Lucretia, The Island Trust
Bloodhound Cup for Youngest (Average) Age Crew — Pegasus, The Island Trust
Seven Seas Trophy for Youngest Skipper — Toby Humphreys, Eastern Star
Cowes Rotary plaque for Best Crew Parade — Donald Searle, Rona Sailing Project
To learn more about ASTO, the Small Ships Races and our UK Sail Training members visit: www.uksailtraining.org or find us on social media: @UKSailTraining.
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