Eileen Hardy Trophy Nominations for Season 2025/2026

Originally won by Eileen Hardy, sailing Norallie in the 1928 Ladies race. The trophy has been rededicated in 2010 by her grandson, John Hardy.

CALLING for NOMINATIONS!

The Eileen Hardy Trophy is presented once a year for excellence in seamanship by a female racing sailor who is a member of the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.  Boat owners and Squadron members are asked consider the nomination of a female sailor who has made a significant contribution to the boat and the team’s performance and culture for the 2025 / 2026 sailing season.

Some of the criteria to be considered when making your nomination:

• Contribution to RSAYS community.

• Participation on boat

• Coaching and mentoring of others

• Boat preparation and ongoing maintenance

• Contribution to improving the boat’s performance

• Racing experience

The nominations are judged by other respected Squadron female sailors, and the winner will be announced at the RSAYS Presentation Night on Saturday 9th May 2026.

Please return your nominations to racing@rsays.com.au by 25th April 2026.

Download a nomination form here:

Last Year’s winner of the Eileen Hardy Trophy is Emma Watson.‍
Read about her sailing path and exploits in the Winter 2025 edition of the Squadron Quarterly.