Paul Manning (awarded 2009) Paul Manning has been elected through a 100% vote by the MPSCA Committee as a Life Member of the MPSCA in recognition of his contribution to the class. Paul's day to day involvement in the class/business has changed as a result of the sale of the project by Victor Boats to Ovington Boats and this seems a good time to recognise his contribution. Paul has worked tirelessly for the class and it members often going beyond the call of what many would think as reasonable. For me the best example of this was when Paul arrived at Garda after driving for a whole day to hear that the boys from Newcastle had suffered a big trailer breakdown somewhere near Metz (a loooooong way from Garda). Without any question Paul climed into the van with Tony Ainsworth and drove to Metz; picked up the hung-over Geordies and then drove to Garda; he was bit sleepy on arrival ... This is just one of many tales of Paul helping individuals; thanks Paul for all your efforts and we are delighted you will still be involved as the MPSCA secretary and through the provision of regatta support under contract to Ovingtons. More comments here >>>

Rick Perkins (awarded 2010)

Rick has tirelessly worked for 9 years with the class on providing one of the best class websites and media support packages of any class. The monthly e-newsletters are a huge success, and the annual sailor survey is still the only one of its kind in dinghy sailing, having only just been copied by classes such as the Melges 24. Rick also manages and contributes to the class forum. Rick was also the event organiser of the very successful UK Nationals in 2008. In addition Rick was also the National Champion in 2007.

Richard & Kit Stenhouse (awarded 2010)

Richard and Kit need little introduction, and have been at the front of developing the rig set up and coaching / training events that have made sharing and helping information the norm for our class. This has meant that many of you have mastered sailing the boat in a lot less time and a lot more fun than it would have taken on your own. They have also produced the K16 DVD which is a fantastic resource for the class. Richard is of course also a multiple champion in the class.

Tim Chapman (awarded 2012)

Tim was one for the forming members of the class association in 1999 and has been the class "money man" ever since ... that is a 13 year shift and counting. As a member of the class association for such a long period Tim has provided crucial guidance as the class has grown from nothing to a large international class that it is today.

On the water Tim is also remains the only "ever present" or "serial offender" meaning he is now the only person who has competed in EVERY Musto Skiff UK National Championship ever held, so that is 12 UK National Championships. He has also attended 11 European, Worlds & Gold Cups only ever missing two... that is some support.