HYC's annual “Achievers ‘ Night” takes place this year on Wednesday 19^th December at 19:30. Two awards are presented – The Silver Fox Trophy (overall achiever) and The Seaward Bell (junior achiever).

The Silver Fox Trophy is awarded annually to a member that has excelled in racing, cruising or organising during the year (with the exception of club racing).

The Seaward Bell is awarded to a junior member who has excelled in open events in Ireland or abroad.HYC members are invited to nominate candidates for these categories and should enclose a resumé of the nominees’ achievements during 2012. Submissions should be made bt emailing [email protected] or by sending them to  the Honorary Sailing Secretary, Howth Yacht Club, by Friday 24^th November.

A ‘short list’ of finalists will be selected by the Sailing Committee and their names will be posted to the HYC website during December and presented to the Flag Officers who will decide the winers.

The presentation of the trophies will take place in the Club on the “Achievers’ Night”.