Eight boats and 21 eager sailors took part in the 2024 RAYC keelboat regatta held at Seaview on the Isle of Wight. This was the gunners’ 78th regatta at Seaview, with a total of 8 races completed over two days. The weather was favourable, with sunshine and winds blowing F2-F3. Many thanks to Mrs Carol Dutton for her ongoing support for the regatta and for presenting the prizes. Thanks also to race officer Robert Lidbury.
Prize Winners
Trophy | Unit | Helm | Crew |
Commodore Trophy | 100 Regt | Lt Col (Retd) Chris Skinner | Lt Col Jon McCleery WO2 (Retd) Stu Smith MBE |
Crane-Mills Cup | ATG (A) | Col Neil Wilson | Molly Wilson |
Ryde Cup | RARE | Capt (Retd) Michael Simpson | Maj (Retd) Hugh Vivian |
Morton-Wood Trophy | 16 Regt RA | Capt Tom Walsh | LBdr Sam Martin Gnr Liam Barker |
Mermaid Trophy | 32 Regt RA | Bdr Alex Flockhart | 2Lt Chris Coombs Bdr Jack Bridger Gnr Samuel Roberts |
Click on the following link to see the full results from the regatta including winners of individual races.




















