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YACHTSMAN OF THE YEAR LEO GOOLDEN

Our postbag was bulging after we printed a story by a

20-something from Cornwall who restored a Folkboat on a

shoestring, then sailed it to Antigua single-handed, navigating

by sextant. He proceeded to win every race he entered in

Anitgua Classics. “This young man is an inspiration to a

generation,” wrote one correspondent. Many of you agreed.

SPECIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING

CONTRIBUTION TO YACHT DESIGN

ED BURNETT

Winners

Awards
IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Ed Burnett’s death at the end of May 2015 left

the world of traditional yachts at a loss. He was

the pre-eminent yacht designer working solely

in the classic aesthetic and was behind a host

of significant new builds and refit projects. He

became known for an ability to select well from

the past and the contemporary, blending

traditional style with modern materials and

design when it would be to a boat’s advantage.

He was an acknowledged expert on pilot

cutters, but his many designs also include

sloops, bigger yachts and motorboats, built for

customers around the world who more often

than not became firm friends. The classic boat

community was shocked at his death but

Burnett’s wonderful boats will be appreciated

long into the future.

‘

I can only assume your readers skimmed over all the going aground

and getting lost and suchlike when reading about my trip!

’

LEO GOOLDEN

CB ARCHIVES

LEO GOOLDEN

Awards

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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RUNNERS-UP

RESTORATION

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TRADITIONAL

NEW BUILD

OVER 40FT

ANKER 434 (SIESTA)

TRADITIONAL

NEW BUILD

UNDER 40FT

BEETLE CAT

SPIRIT OF TRADITION

OVER 40FT

FAIRLIE 53

SPIRIT OF TRADITION

UNDER 40FT

REBEL ONE DESIGN

POWERED VESSEL

OVER 40FT

SPIRIT P40

POWERED VESSEL

UNDER 40FT

ISLE OF EWE

FISHING BOAT

YACHTSMAN

OF THE YEAR

JAMES WHARRAM