The Prize-giving took place in Spinnakers bar at the National Sailing academy and all the winners were recognised with trophies for their hard work and skills over the week and the prizes from very supportive sponsors given out. The UK Speed Championship winners were also crowned, the champion is the one which is most consistently fast over the counting rounds of speed week and this year was won by Kev Greenslade and Zara Davis, who have both won it 6 times. This year for the first time a GPS challenge cup was also held, it runs all year and Jim Crossley picked up the inaugural prize. It is also a chance to give out one special award each year, the Portland Pot. Put up by the Amateur Yacht Research Society, it is awarded to the person or persons that they feel encompass the spirit of the sport of speed sailing and Speed Week itself. This year it was jointly awarded to two people. The first, a long time supporter of Speed Week, a brilliant speed sailor in his own right and very sorely missed this year due to illness. Secondly to someone who has gone beyond the call of duty in caring and supporting him, together with the brilliant NHS during this very difficult period and a great gutsy competitor when she took part in the event over many years too. This year’s Portland Pot goes to Dave White and Pam Green. The full results can be found on the website www.speedsailing.com and thanks to all the sponsors without whom the event could not happen. K66 Fanatic, North, Ion, Simmer style, Flymount, Starboard Severne, The OTC, Dunkerbeck GPS speed challenge, Hey Dude, Natural Design and AYRS.