Trophies / Shields
History
The trophies and shields have evolved slightly over the years.
Although this history has been applied to the results from 1998 to 2021, some of the trophies still need to be confirmed.
- Fastest Master - Windtek “Fastest Master” shield. 2005-2008 confirmed. Assumed up to 2010, last year of craft-agnostic “master”.
- Fastest Youth - Tushingham “Fastest Youth” Shield 2005 onwards.
- 2010 included a photo of the shield with room for 7 names in total; e.g. 2005-2011. Criteria was <17 at start of speed week.
- 2012 was Kate Strange and 2013 was Tom Wells. I will try to confirm what they won. Criteria was <18 on 31st Oct.
- 2014-2016 was Scotty Stallman who says the trophy was in the shape of a windsurfer. Criteria was <18 on 31st Oct.
- Fastest Overall - Thommen T1 Shield between 2005-2008. “Fastest of the Week” in 2005-2011, “Fastest Man” between 2012-2014.
- Fastest Lady - Currently the “OTC Fastest Lady Award” 2005-2021 (originally “Windtek Fastest Lady Shield”). When was it OTC?
- Gold Fleet - “Gold Fleet Fastest Sailor” 2008-2021 has always been awarded to a sailboard, even when the gold fleet included kites.
- Fastest Boat - “AYRS Pot” started in 2008 and still going (not sure if it is still the pot). Shield in 2011, evident in 2012-2013 photos.
- Fastest Kiteboard - Dakine Kite Speed Trophy. Started in 2008, confirmed in 2010. Silver cup lists 2014-2021 but it existed in 2013.
- Fastest Sailboard - Mistral Trophy. Started in 2009 - when Anders was present? Confirmed in 2010. New shield from 2014-2021.
- UKWA - Spartan Speed Windsurfing Champion. Separate trophies for men and women, running from 2007-2021.
- BKSA - Speed Champion. Started in at least 2010. Was it earlier? Do they give out 1st, 2nd and 3rd glass trophies?