Wet Season Series Awards
There are currently 10 awards that are presented annually on Presentation night.
Patron's Shield – Cruising (Division 3)
(a shield)
Presented to 1st on handicap for Cruising division. (Premier division as DBCYA is a cruising club)
| 2006-2007 | Southenore | Kim and Mary Hamilton |
| 2005-2006 | Hagar | Jim Smith |
| 2004-2005 |
Rushcutter | Murray Herrmann |
| 2003-2004 | Balladier | Phil Campbell |
| 2002-2003 | Jo-Lee | John Fannaca |
| 2001-2002 | Balladier | Phil Campbell |
| 2000-2001 | Veneta | Bob Colman and Steve Schortz |
| 1999-2000 | Quartpot | Ray & Shaunnaugh Jones |
| 1998-1999 | Wraith of Granule | Terry Collins |
| 1997-1998 | Veneta | Bob Colman and Steve Schortz |
| 1996-1997 | Argo | Len Chappell |
| 1995-1996 | Southenore | Kim and Mary Hamilton |
| 1994-1995 | Pixie II | Carien McGuin |
| 1993-1994 | Lollipop | Carole McKay |
Glenn Lane Memorial Cup – Racing 1 (Division 1)
(a perpetual trophy of a traditional cup on a wooden stand)
Division 1 Racing 1st on handicap.
Glenn Lane was a senior sailing member, a keen sailor and active club member. Glenn sailed on ‘Rattle’n’Hum’. He was a committee member at various times over the years. Passed away in 1997.
| 2006-2007 | X-Factor | Steve Schortz |
| 2005-2006 | Evolution NT | Len Chappell |
| 2004-2005 |
Andromeda | Janice Stach |
| 2003-2004 | Guanyin | John Jordan |
| 2002-2003 | Raucous | John Hardy |
| 2001-2002 | Grumpy | Karen Geach |
| 2000-2001 | Andromeda | Barry Stach |
| 1999-2000 | Grumpy | Karen Geach |
| 1998-1999 | Rattle’n’Hum | Warwick Price |
| 1997-1998 | Hakuna Matata | John Mulkerns |
Brian Barton Memorial Shield – Racing 2 (Division 2)
(a perpetual shield plus a small keepsake trophy for the winner to keep)
Presented to the 1st on handicap winner of Racing 2 division. This division was created in 2001/2002 season to recognize the disparity between the cruising yachts and the quicker trailer sailors and smaller boats.
It was decided to name the shield in memory of Life Member Brian Barton who passed away during 2001. Brian is remembered as a dedicated member of the club whose contributions as treasurer for many years and to sailing in general is most appreciated. Brian’s daughter Naomi Irvine will present the trophy.
| 2006-2007 | Stampede | Sam Cleland |
| 2005-2006 | Centrefold | Brendan Atkins |
| 2004-2005 |
Happy | Ian Batenburg |
| 2003-2004 | Jupiter Express | Len Chappell |
| 2002-2003 | Valhalla | Rob Spiers |
| 2001-2002 | Jupiter Express | Len Chappell |
Commodore's Shield – Multihull (Division 4)
To recognise the increasing number of multihulls sailing in Darwin.
| 2006-2007 | Blood Sweat & Beers | Bruce Panting |
| 2005-2006 | Kishka | Mike Butler |
| 2004-2005 |
Blood Sweat & Beers | Bruce Panting |
Vice-Commodore's Shield - Multihull Cruising (Division 5)
To recognise the increasing number of cruising multihulls wishing to compete in sailing races in Darwin. Created during the 2006-2007 series.
| 2006-2007 | Khamsin | Adam Gollow |
Improvement Award
Improvement and encouragement to a big improver who has nonetheless finished outside of the placings.
| 2006-2007 | Witchetty | Louise Becker |
| 2005-2006 | Marrawudi | Greg Dix |
| 2004-2005 |
Babe | Keith Turner |
| 2003-2004 | After Hours | Brad Smith |
| 2002-2003 | Stampede | Sam Cleland |
| 2001-2002 | Sea Urchin II | Bridie O’Reilly |
| 2000-2001 | Cahaya Utara | Derek Fieguth |
| 1999-2000 | Keiko | Ken Gibson |
| 1998-1999 | Quartpot | Ray & Shaunnaugh Jones |
Chastity Award
Inaugurated in 1999 in recognition of vessels ‘locked up’ in Cullen Bay due to the Black Stripe Mussel scare. Also given to boats who have not been out for various reasons.
| 2006-2007 | Happy | Ian Batenburg |
| 2005-2006 | The Cleaning Lady | Fred Barlow |
| 2004-2005 |
Ocean Road | Shaunnaugh Jones |
| 2003-2004 | Indigo | Clive Towell |
| 2002-2003 | Sea Eagle | Mike Neal |
| 2001-2002 | Raucous | John Hardy (engine trouble) |
| 2000-2001 | Rattle’n’Hum | Warwick Price |
| 1999-2000 | Gun Control | Craig Coleman |
| 1998-1999 | Grumpy | Karen Geach |
Knob of the Sea
(fixture at Dinah Beach)
This magnificent trophy was anonymously awarded to the club in 2001 for the heroic failures of the season
| 2006-2007 | Grumpy | Karen Geach | For starting Race 9 by themselves at Stokes Hill Wharf when all other boats started at Fannie Bay |
| 2005-2006 | Kishka | Mike Butler | For completely ruining a start of R2 and Cruising by stalling on the start line. Now he has a skipper with some punch |
| 2004-2005 |
Balladier | Phil Campbell | For reversing in Cullen Bay causing damage to other boats |
| 2003-2004 | Peter Suitor | DBCYA Commodore | For having difficulty manoeuvring Despina IV to pick up start buoy (8 tries) |
| 2002-2003 | Jo-Lee | John Fannaca | For riding the buoy with his boat |
| 2001-2002 | Nick Thomas | Morning Mischief | For T-boning Our Philosophy |
| 2000-2001 | UFO | Chris Batenburg | For hardly staying upright all season |
Bruce Perkins Memorial Trophy
(Brass telescope on a wooden backing)
For the winner of the Stern Chaser race held on Australia Day. Howard Moon donated the brass telescope to the club. Bruce Perkins was a past patron and life member, who was also one of the original members instrumental with the construction of the club.
| 2007 | Khamsin | Adam Gollow |
| 2006 | Rushcutter II | Murray Herrmann |
| 2005 |
Southenore | Mary & Kim Hamilton |
| 2004 | Rushcuttter | Murray Herrmann |
| 2003 | Saubua | George de Szell |
| 2002 | Andiamo | Bridie O’Reilly |
| 2001 | Rattle’n’Hum | Warwick Price |
| 2000 | Witchcraft | Bourke McCarron |
NSCA Clipper Boat Award
(Brass tall ship on a wooden stand)
Given to the club by the National Safety Council. The Clipper Cup is traditionally awarded to the boat with the most firsts across the finish line.
| 2006-2007 | X-Factor | Steve Schortz |
| 2005-2006 | Rushcutter II | Murray Herrmann |
| 2004-2005 |
Rushcutter II | Murray Herrmann |
| 2003-2004 | Rushcutter II | Murray Herrmann |
| 2002-2003 | Saubua | George de Szell |
| 2001-2002 | Andromeda | Barry Stach |