GERRY ROUFS PAST WINNERS

This award was established in 1998 by the Canadian Yachting Association to honor the memory of Gerry Roufs, the internationally renowned Canadian sailor and single-handed offshore racer who was lost at sea in 1997.

The award is presented to the person whose achievement in international offshore racing has had a significant impact on the recognition of sailing in Canada.

2025

Richard Clarke

2024

Melodie Schaffer

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

Richard Clarke

Simon Dubois

The Canadian Crew of the Triple Lindy; Sean McDermott, Rory McDonald, Rob Trainor, John Mackay, Kent Paisley & Patrick LaRoche

Stuart McCrea

Richard Clarke

Fiona Garforth-Bles, James Dick, Michael Jauncey, Morgen Watson, Phil Driver

Eric Holden

Eric Holden

Will Apold

Richard Oland

not awarded

not awarded

Not Awarded

Not Awarded

Hal Davies

Not Awarded

Derek Hatfield

Richard Clarke

Not Awarded

Roberta Holden

Ross Macdonald

Curtis Blewett