Crew Encouragement Award

The award recognises crew/skipper members who are relatively new to ocean sailing and have demonstrated the attitude, commitment, and energy required to be a treasured crew member and were first awarded in 2023.

Each nomination in this category will be considered for Someone who has started sailing in the last two years and has taken the sport and embraced it wholeheartedly.  It also examines how they may have promoted the sport and recognised other unique qualities and contributions.

Courtney Mead (left) with 2024 winner Irama Navarro​ - Crew Encouragement winner  Photo Media Strategy