OCC Jester Award
Donated by the Jester Trust as a way to perpetuate the spirit and ideals epitomised by Blondie Hasler and Mike Richey aboard Jester, this award recognises a noteworthy singlehanded voyage or series of voyages made in a vessel of 30ft or less overall, or a contribution to the art of singlehanded ocean sailing. It was first presented in 2006 and is open to both members and non-members.
Previous Winners
| Year | Winner | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jacqueline Evers | More details |
| 2023 | Trevor Robertson | More details |
| 2022 | Cal Currier | More details |
| 2021 | Katie McCabe | More details |
| 2020 | Jack van Ommen | More details |
| 2019 | Dan Stroud | More details |
| 2018 | Szymon Kuczynski | More details |
| 2017 | Josh Ghyselincks | More details |
| 2016 | None awarded. | |
| 2015 | Rory McDougall | More details |
| 2014 | Webb Chiles | More details |
| 2013 | Lt Col Ewen Southby-Tailyour OBE | More details |
| 2013 | Trevor Leek | More details |
| 2012 | Matt Rutherford | More details |
| 2011 | Mervyn Wheatley | More details |
| 2010 | Not awarded | |
| 2009 | Roger Taylor | More details |
| 2008 | Not awarded | |
| 2007 | Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE | More details |
| 2006 | Pete Hill | More details |