Port Chalmers Yacht Club

Congratulations to all the winners from the 2025-26 season - It was great to celebrate with you yesterday!

POTTER CUP - Our traditional opening day trophy - first presented in 1954 by the family of Club Stalwart, Bert Potter
Winner: Tie between Freestyle, Mike McGarry and Red Pepper, Gwynn Gilmour

WARD CUP - Competed for over an aggregate series prior to the Christmas break.
Winner: Murihiku, Phil Heseltine

MACKENZIE TROPHY - Competed for over an aggregate series after the Christmas break.
Winner: Freestyle, Mike McGarry

OZARK CUP - Sailed over an aggregate series for trailer yachts over the full season.
Winner: Freestyle, Mike McGarry

HOLDEN CUP - Sailed for in one nominated race. (1st race of 13 December)
Winner: Freestyle, Mike McGarry

KEN CAMP MEMORIAL CUP - Competed for by all the Club’s boats. For winning the most races on handicap throughout the season.
Winner: Upbeat, Steve Rushbrook

WISEMAN MEMORIAL CUP formally the Wiseman Challenge Cup
This trophy commemorates our founding member Alf Wiseman, Sailed for in one race this year, Race to Ravy, 14th Feb
Winner: Hot ‘C’ Air, Allan Sutherland

AG WISEMAN TROPHY - Awarded for the over-the-line results for a Noelex 22,
Winner: Freestyle, Mike McGarry

BOYES TROPHY (with miniature) - Awarded to the most deserving junior member.
Winner: Liam Heseltine

NEES CUP - This is where the forward hands show us how it’s done.
Winner: Hadrian Ward on Freestyle

LADIES TROPHY - Awarded to the winner of the Ladies Race
Winner: Lisa Lyell on Farr-T

OTAGO ANNIVERSARY CUP - Competed for during our Otago Anniversary Regatta, the winner is the division winner drawn from the trophy on the day.
Winner: Farr-T, Geoff Lyell

MATUA CUP - Sailed over a series of races outside the Harbour
Winner: Tapui, Don Knewstubb

MARINE CUP - For trailer yachts, one race on Cup day
Winner: Red Pepper, Gwynn Gilmour

OLD SALTS RACE - Open to old members and friends of the Club who are no longer actively sailing who skipper by invitation on boats belonging to Club members.
Winner: Norm Sinclair on Hot ‘C’ Air

LADIES ROSE BOWL (with miniature) - Final race of the season with a mark foye start.
Winner: Murihiku, Phil Heseltine

OTAGO ANNIVERSARY TROPHY - Awarded to the winner on handicap of the Club race nearest to the 23rd of March.
Winner: Chaos - Richard Hawkins

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday’s AGM and Prizegiving.

We are pleased to announce some new faces to the Committee and welcome back those who have previously and continue to volunteer their time.

Your committee will be led by one of the youngest Commodores the Club has had in quite a few years, Will Bennett. We're thrilled to have him at the helm and know he'll have the full support of our members as he leads the Club forward.

Many thanks to our outgoing Commodore Steve Duder. His willingness to give his time, support our volunteers, and help ensure the Club continues to thrive has been greatly appreciated by everyone.

Immediate Past Commodore: Steve Duder
Vice Commodore: Leo Moore
Rear Commodore: Tom Wager
Treasurer: Richard Davey
Secretary: Sarah Duder

Committee:
Grant Innes
Steve Rushbrook
Garry Paterson
Roger Abernethy
Geoff Lyell
Mike McGarry

Please join us in welcoming the new Committee for the year ahead.

Please join us on Sunday, July 26th at 2:00pm at the PCYC Clubhouse, Back Beach for our AGM, followed by the Annual Prizegiving at the conclusion of the AGM. It is a great opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the past season and look forward to the coming year.

Members, please bring a plate for afternoon tea.