Club member wins RTYC Corinthian Sailor of the Year

Published 16:55 on 11 Apr 2024

Congratulations to Club Member Simon Morris, who was part of the Great Britain Team that was awarded the Royal Thames Yacht Club Corinthian Sailors of the Year Award for beating the USA in the British American Cup 2023. The result saw the series levelled to a decider winner takes all in 2025. We look forward to  supporting Great Britain to win the series!

The BA Cup is a team race event like no other. There are only two teams, the format is 4v4 in keelboats with spinnakers, races last 45 minutes with non-stop action showcasing the best of what keelboat team racing can offer. The list of sailors from both sides of the Atlantic that have competed over 103 years is a whose who of sailing - with Olympians, World Champions, College all Americans etc.

Photo courtesy of the Royal Thames Yacht Club.

Last updated 18:23 on 11 April 2024