Heartbeat IV and Selene (Adrian Lower’s Swan 44) were joint recipients of the 2013 David Geaves Trophy. This Trophy presented by David’s family in honour of an outstanding East Coast sailor, is awarded to the EAORA boat that races the most miles in the year in RORC races, EAORA series and the Williwaw Trophy. Unusually although neither boat raced on the East Coast this year, their participation in the ARC Transatlantic Race in the RORC Racing Divisions and the RORC Caribbean 600 meant that the 3400 miles covered gained them the Trophy. Heartbeat’s crew for both races was entirely made up of sailors who were all stalwart EAORA sailors. The Trophy was presented at the Royal Burnham Yacht Club Annual Prizegiving Dinner. Judy, Jason and Adrian are seen below with the Trophy. Congratulations also to Paul Wood, Mike Dennehy and the Erotic Bear team for winning the RBYC Best Class 3 boat.
