GUNFLEET Sailing Club members celebrated the end of their season at a laying-up dinner and dance.

Commodore Richard Walker welcomed 86 members to the event, held at Clacton Golf Club.

And he looked back at yet another very successful year.

He particularly focussed on the younger members of the club, highlighting the many current adult members that have their roots firmly in the club by having started off as cadets.

Three senior members have been with the club since joining as youngsters 60 years ago.

Commodore Walker then called on Malcolm Jolly, the chairman of the directors of Gunfleet Sailing Club Ltd, to present the following trophies: March Hare - Peter Downer. Spring Series - Ken Potts. Toppo Single Helm - John Tappenden. Cadet Single Helm - Robert Gutteridge. Wallet Trophy - John Conor and Finlay Williams. Egg and Bacon - Simon Clarke and Emily Cossens. Jubilee Trophy - Ken Potts. RNLI Charity Shield - Paul and Katie Davis. Tee Dee Challenge Trophy - Simon Clarke and Emily Cossens. Potterer’s Pot - Richard Walker. Ken Potts’ Pot - John Tappenden. Austin Ladies Trophy - Yvonne Gough. Double Dan (Clacton Sailing Club Trophy) - Charlie and Harry Spence. Bill Clarke Shield - Conor and Finlay Williams. Hertford County Shield - Andy Dunnett. London Trophy - John Tappenden. Jim Suckling Shield - Peter Downer. Summer Series - Simon Clarke and Emily Cossens. Tony Chadd Trophy - Ken Potts. Class Points: Laser - Andy Dunnett. Solution - Sonny Hart. 405 - Brogan Bates and Nick Cottee. Topaz - Steve and Daisy Swinbourne. Topper - Harry Swinbourne. Sea Ranger - Richard Walker. Bill Geddes Trophy - Ken Potts. Double G Trophy - Harry Swinbourne. Bob Agate Trophy - Finn Harkin. SOS Trophy - Conor and Finlay Williams. Long John Silver Shield - Robert Gutteridge. Spirit of the Wind - Conor and Finlay Williams. Fleet Championships - John Tappenden. Autumn Series - Simon Clarke and Emily Cossens. Tarrant Trophy - Derroll Pedder. Senior Leading Helm - John Tappenden. Junior Leading Helm - Conor Williams. Terry Baker “Cheers” Trophy - Steve Swinbourne. Stan Camp Progress Cup - Harry Swinbourne. Junior Merit Trophy - Brogan Bates. Cissbury Merit Trophy - Daisy Swinbourne. Stein Ladies’ Merit Trophy - Nikki Hayes. Gentlemen’s Merit Trophy - Chris Williams.

Sailing secretary Paul Davis made a special presentation of a brand new Topper sail, which he had kindly donated, to the Topper sailor who had shown most dedication and commitment to the sport, and this went to Harry Swinbourne.