On Saturday 9th September 2023, the Tasmanian sailing community came together at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania for the announcement of the winners for the 2023 Tasmanian Sailing Awards. It was a well-attended event with over 80 people celebrating the finalists and winners of each award.

There were so many stories shared, and in particular, we celebrated our Barranjoey Pin recipient, Peter Attrill. Peter is now 93 years young, and was delighted to be part of the evening bringing his family to help share his award. Peter spoke of his love of sailing for life and how it has been an important part of his family. 

Our Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to well-known Tasmanian sailor, Don Calvert. Don is known for his boat, Intrigue, and a lifetime of achievements, sailing commitments and ongoing support to new sailors. 

Every club is special in its own way and our sailing community is filled with incredible people who are part of our sport. Thank you to all who attended the evening and made it so enjoyable. Celebrating our sailing community is a way to bring us all together! 

Thank you for your support. 

Felicity Allison 

Congratulations to our winners for 2023
 

Youth Sailor of the Year – Faye Read, Sandy Bay Sailing Club 

Para Sailor of the Year –Chris Symonds, Wynyard Yacht Club  

Team of the Year – SB20 Ares Racing Team, Derwent Sailing Squadron - Will Sargent, Eddie Reid, Eirini Marios, Paige Caldecoat 

Female Sailor of the Year – Dervla Duggan, Derwent Sailing Squadron 

Male Sailor of the Year – Will Sargent, Derwent Sailing Squadron 

Instructor of the Year – Lucy Rees, Bellerive Yacht Club  

Coach of the Year – Rohan Langford, Royal yacht Club of Tasmania 

Official of the Year – Peter Maree, Royal yacht Club of Tasmania  

Volunteer of the Year – Manuela Klinger, Wynyar Yacht Club 

Sports Promotion Award – Derwent Sailing Squadron Media and Promotion Team 

Sports Professional Award – Peter Watson, Royal Yacht Club  

SheSails Award – Bellerive Yacht Club SheSails 

Lifetime Achievement Award – Don Calvert, Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania  

Club of the Year Category B – Sandy Bay Sailing Club  

Club of the Year Category A – Derwent Sailing Squadron 
 

The winners are now nominated for the National Awards with the finalists for those Awards announced soon. We wish all the best for the Tasmanian nominees.