Fleet 2 News

2012 Thunderbird International Championships

2012 INTERNATIONALS NOTICE OF RACE


Committee Members

  • Chairman Jim Frazier
  • Vice Chair Craig Burnell
  • Derek Ormerod
  • Dave Compton
  • Alyssa Farber
  • Matt Swalwell
  • Suzy Brunzell
  • Sunny Fenton
  • Jon Hoskins
  • Will Bradley

Venue Whidbey Island Race Week: Gary Stuntz, Clear Ahead Marine Productions Tel: Tacoma 253-261-7700 email

PIYA CATEGORY III EVENT Protest Committee: provided by WIRW Joe James, Charlie McCauley, Wayne Balsiger.

We need an international Juror.




Report on the Awards Banquet Feb 4th, 2012 at CYC clubhouse at Shilshole.

The 2011 trophy winners are as follows::

  • Top Bird Invader #1244 - Marty Godsil
  • Fleet Championship Invader #1244 - Marty Godsil
  • Pratt Trophy (Evening Champ) Predator #1255 - Craig Burnell
  • Sultana Trophy (Lake O.A.) Predator #1255 - Craig Burnell
  • Woody Baldwin (Sound L.D.): Invader #1244 - Marty Godsil
  • Sound Season O.A. Invader #1244 - Marty Godsil
  • Indefatigable Trophy - For greatest perseverance, never gave up despite obstacles, etc - Sandy Pratt
  • Varuna Handicap - for the skipper/boat who self-inflicted the most severe handicap that season - Zoe #1110, Nic Wayand
  • NW Passage - skipper boat who did the longest cruise in 2011 - Ken Lane
  • Anchor Watch - most nights on the boat - Ken Lane
  • Un Bel Di Inspirational Award - member who carried the fleet forward to the greatest extent during the year (think team spirit)
  • Outstanding Crew – crew member you can’t live without, regular attendance, runs boat delivery, etc - Brian Flaherty
  • Challenger Trophy - most improved skipper, individual who is starting to challenge the top of the fleet - Matt Swalwell
  • President's Trophy - most improved skipper, individual who is starting to challenge the top of the fleet - Nic Wayand