The Regatta Sailing Academy’s Annual Award Ceremony has taken place at the Al Wajba Ballroom Intercontinental Hotel. Over 360 people including Academy sponsors, Schools, family and friends attended to honour student sailing achievements.
It’s been an amazing year. We have five British RYA Instructors and a Race Coach who have progressed over three thousand junior and adult sailors up to racing level over the year. The Academy is fortunate to have many local companies who give their support by sponsoring sails; it helps us to teach a new skill to many who would otherwise not have the opportunity. [RSA General Manager - Mike Lawton]
Many of our sailors who came to us with no knowledge of sailing, are now representing their native country as world class sailors which is very rewarding. [RSA General Manager - Mike Lawton]
Certificates and trophies were awarded for Schools Activity Classes by Hafidh Busaidy General Manager of the Intercontinental Hotel, followed by specific achievement awards
Presented by Gulf Construction Company, Hempel Paints, Gulf Agency Qatar, Apollo, Standard Chartered Bank, and long term friends of the Academy Lyn Webster and Wilfred Thomas:
Trophy Winners
| Award | Winners |
|---|---|
| Larkens Shield | Andrew and Anthony Bismar |
| Helen Thomas Memorial Trophey | Krispyn Ambachtsheet |
| Fiona McPhail Trophy | Luke Stothard |
Season Winners
| Award | Winners |
|---|---|
| Autumn Series Winners | Robbie Witzmann, Freddie Witsmann and Georgia Davies |
| Winter Series Winners | Vasco Anfag, Henry Davies and Georgia Davies |
| Spring Series Winners | Robbie Witzmann, Henry Davies and Georgia Davies |
| Summer Series | Freddie Witzmann, Roan Gill and Vasco Anfag |
| Junior Student of the Year | Owais Ahsanullah |
| Senior Student of the Year | Georgia Davies |
| Best School Award | Montessori British School |
Standard Chartered Champion of Champions Race
| Position | Winners |
|---|---|
| Overall Winners | Francesca Quinto and Helen Swan sailing a Dart 16 |
| 1st Adult | Alan Gribble sailing a Funboat |
| 1st Junior | Robbie Witzmann sailing a Laser 4.7 |
