Trohpy's

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:

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 Game and Leisure Boats (Sponsor).

Pride of the Fleet - Sail - An award for those who take pride in their boat.  The winner is judged by the Commodore and Leisure Marine (Sponsor).