Each year, the Interclub Bay Cruise Committee, award a number of trophy’s. The awards and the current holders are listed below:

The John Hattrick Memorial Trophy

Every family taking part in the cruise is competing for this trophy. The late John Hattrick, whilst Commodore of Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, instigated the first Bay Cruise in 1976 in the interests of safe family boating. To quote form John’s original request:

“Following my involvement with the initation of this event, our family would like to donate a significant perpetual trophy to be known as the “Hattrick Family Trophy”. We would like to see this awarded to the family which, in the opinion of the Cruise Committee, has participated in the Bay Cruise in the best traditions of the boating fraternity with regards to involvement and fellowship.

Subsequently, Ralph Wilson was commissioned to paint a scene in Horseshoe Bay, a place dear to the hearts of the Hattrick family, and each year the winners name and club is attached to the frame. The painting then hangs in the Club for the ensuring year.

To quote further from remarks made by John Hattrick is finalising details of the trophy: “The thought of our family making this presentation principally evolved from a desire to show our appreciation of the many happy times we spent on Moreton Bay as a family when our children were growing up, particularly in Horseshoe Bay, the subject of the painting, and a contribution on our part to the escalating goodwill amongst the members of all boating clubs using Moreton Bay.

The painting will always remain the property of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and will be returned to the Bay Cruise Committee prior to each Bay Cruise for re-presentation by either myself, a member of our family, or the current Commodore of Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron or his appointee.”

Previous Winners:

2009 The Elliott Family, Sea All MBBC

2008 The Poulsen Family, Blue Gum WMYC

2007 The Petroff Family, Sojorn WMYC

2006 The Bryant Family, Viking Maid WMYC

2005 The Marty Family, Realthing MBBC

2004 The Neilson Family, Rummin Bear LSC

2003 The Shaw Family, Pescador LSC

2002 The Rose Family, Pacific Star SCC

2001 The Kosecki Family, Maxie WMYC

2000 The Nankervis Family, Santone BOAT

1999 The Pearce Family, Aquarius BOAT

1998 The Williams Family, Currawong WMYC

Best Participating Club is awarded each year to the club which, in the Cruise Committee’s opinion, has best participated in all Cruise activities, as a representative Club.

Best Host Club is awarded each year to the Club which, in the Cruise Committee’s opinion, has best participated as the Host Club on the Cruise.

Masters Realty Family Sailing Challenge - winner of the Cruise Sailing Challenge.

Teenager Awards - awarded (one male and one female), by the Cruise Committee, in consultation with the Teenage Committee to the teenagers who are judged to have shown the best qualities in behaviour, responsibility, help and leadership.

Children’s Award - Awarded (one boy and one girl), by the Cruise Committee, in consultation with the Teenage Committee to the children who are judged to have shown the best qualities in behaviour, responsibility, help and leadership.

Nautical Knucklehead - awarded for the most embarrassing Nautical Mishaps during the week.

Salt Air Games - awarded for Club Participation and performance, based on averages over various events.

CBA (Come Back Again) - Encouragement Award for Virgin Cruisers – based on participation and contribution during the week.

Pride of the Fleet – Power - An award for those who take pride in their boat. The winner is judged by the Commodore and Previous year Winner.

Pride of the Fleet – Sail - An award for those who take pride in their boat. The winner is judged by the Commodore and Previous year Winner.