Sail Training International Annual Awards
These awards are presented to individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to sail training. They are decided by an STI Awards Committee following a review of nominations made by National Sail Training Organisations. The awards are made at the annual conference in November.
Sultan Qaboos Sailing Trophy
Following its launch at The Tall Ships Races 2011, the Sultan Qaboos Sailing Trophy was presented for the first time at Sail Training International's annual conference in Toulon to an individual, vessel operator or sail training organisation for outstanding services to young people in sail training. The new prestige trophy marks a partnership between Sail Training International and the Sultanate of Oman demonstrating a commitment to sail training and youth developement. In addition to the trophy, a bursary scheme has been established to support young people.
2011: Christian Radich (Norway)
2012: Alexander Von Humboldt II (Germany)
Sail Training Organisation of the Year
Awarded to a sail training organisation that has demonstrated excellence in 'innovation' and 'best practice' in sail training for young people.
Large Vessel Organisation:
2007: Young Endeavour Youth Scheme (Australia)
2008: Spirit of Adventure Trust (New Zealand)
2009: Jubilee Sailing Trust (UK)
2010: Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation (Australia)
2011: The Swan Trust (UK)
2012: Gunilla (Sweden)
Small Vessel Organisation:
2007: Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (UK)
2008: Concorci el Far (Spain)
2009: San Francisco Maritime National Park Association (USA)
2010: Rona Sailing Project (UK)
2011: Universidade Itinerante do Mar (Portugal)
2012: Aporvela (Portugal)
Sail Trainer of the Year
Awarded to a professional sail trainer to encourage and recognise high-performing individuals who deliver the sail training programme for young people at sea.
2007: Captain Chris Blake OBE (Bermuda)
2008: Captain Tony Anderson (Canada)
2009: Lieutenant de Vaisseau Patrice L'Hour (France)
2010: Captain Paul Leppington (New Zealand)
2011: Captain Dan Moreland (Canada)
2012: Rui Santos (Portugal)
Young Sail Trainer of the Year
Awarded to a young professional sail trainer to encourage and recognise high-performing individuals who deliver the sail training programme for young people at sea.
2007: Robert Shaw (UK)
2008: Caleb Pifer (USA)
2009: Michael Moreland (Canada)
2010: Magda Makowska (Poland)
2011: Luke Galuszews (New Zealand)
2012: Grace Metcalfe (UK)
Sail Training Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to a volunteer in the sail training movement who has made an extraordinary contribution to the organisation they serve through their skills, talent, time and deducation.
2007: Robbert Jan van den Oord (Netherlands)
2008: Antje Nahnsen (South Africa)
2009: Sheila Budgen (New Zealand)
2010: Joao Lucio da Costa Lopes (Portugal)
2011: Murray Henstock (Australia)
2012: Fernando Gil and Ignacio Hornes, La Coruna (Spain)
Young Sail Training Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to a volunteer under 26 years of age in the sail training movement who has made an extraordinary contribution to the organisation they serve through their skills, talent, time and deducation.
2007: Emily Forbes (Canada)
2008: Ally Bowles (UK)
2009: Andre Nogueira de Melo (Portugal)
2010: Andreas Grotevent (Germany)
2011: Lena Maekler (Germany)
2012: Matthew Morris (Australia)
Boston Teapot
Awarded to the ship that has covered the greatest distance in any period of 124 hours.
2007: Libertad (Argentina)
2008: Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway)
2009: Sagres (Portugal)
2010: Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway)
2011: Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway)
2012:
Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway)
Full winners list
The Robin Duchesne Memorial Trophy (Robin's Hat)
Awarded to an organisation, port or individual for outstanding services to sail training.
2000: Halifax (Canada)
2001: STA Poland
2002: Portsmouth (UK)
2003: -
2004: At Sea Sail Training
2005: Janka Bielak
2006: At Sea Sail Training
2007: David van Riel, Antwerp (Belgium)
2008: Captain David Wood (USA)
2009: STA Bermuda
2010: Hinke de Vries & Captain Jurgens Hanekom,
Wylde Swan
2011: Not awarded from 2011
The Janka Bielak Medal
Awarded to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to international friendship and understanding.
2005: Victor Antonov
2006: Captain Roger Ghys
2007: Rear Admiral Rothesay Swan AO CBE (Australia)
2008: Commander Chris Biggins of Shabab Oman (Oman)
2009: Gennadiy Kolomenskiy, Kruzenshtern (Russia)
2010: Not awarded
2011: David Wood
2012: Aurelio Fernandez Lage (Spain) and Sean Flood (Ireland)
The Shipping Federation of Great Britain Perpetual Trophy
Presented to a ship for their commitment and loyalty to The Tall Ships' Races over the years
1993: Vintage Champagne (UK)
1994: Zenobe Gramme (Belgium)
1995: Rona II (UK)
1996: Morning Star of Revelation (UK)
1997: Dark Horse (UK)
1998: Kaliakra (Bulgaria)
1999: Urania (Netherlands)
2000: Jens Krogh (Denmark)
2001: JSASTC (UK)
2002: Italian Navy
2003: Orp Iskra (Poland)
2004: not awarded
2005: Asgard II (Ireland)
2006: Georg Stage (Denmark)
2007: Mir (Russia)
2008: Alexander von Humboldt (Germany)
2009: Antwerp Flyer (Belgium)
2010: Christian Radich (Norway)
2011: Dar Mlodziezy (Poland)
2012: Lord Nelson (UK)
The Royal Thames Yacht Club Challenge Cup
Presented to the best newcomer to a Sail Training International race or regatta.
1993: Linden (Finland)
1994: Etoile Molene (France)
1995: Swan fan Makkum (Netherlands)
1996: Jacob Meindert (Netherlands)
1997: Puerto de la Coruna (Spain)
1998: Lord of the Dance (Belgium)
1999: Rhythmic (Belgium)
2000: Eleanor Mary (UK)
2001: Freja (Belgium)
2002: Ingotism IV (UK)
2003: Nadezhda (Russia)
2004: Polarrev (Belgium)
2005: Tarangini (India)
2006: Bodrum (Turkey)
2007: Tunas Samudera (Malaysia)
2008: Cisne Branco (Brazil)
2009: Tre Kronor of Stockholm (Sweden
2010: Mythos (Greece)
2011: Prolific (Norway)
2012: Kapitan Borchardt (Norway)
Host Port Trophy
This award was first introduced in 2004, personally donated by Nigel Rowe, former Chairman of STI and now patron, for excellence in a host port. It was re-introduced in 2012 and awarded to a host port which during the year recruited the largest number of trainees.
2012: Lisbon (Portugal) for recruiting 226 trainees.