Congratulations to three of our talented sailors who were nominated for this year’s East Anglian Maritime Awards (EAMA), with one achieving an impressive third place overall!

The East Anglian Maritime Awards celebrate the achievements of young people and volunteers involved in maritime activities across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Established following the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the awards recognise excellence in sailing, water safety, resilience, conservation and maritime skills.

We are delighted that three of our sailors received recognition for their outstanding achievements:

Maia Truman was nominated for her remarkable work with the Thames Sailing Barge Trust, helping to restore and sail these magnificent historic vessels.

Jessica (Jess) Welch was nominated for her exceptional success racing her ILCA 4 at national, European and World Championship level over the past year.

Isaac Wiggington achieved an impressive third place overall among 33 Essex nominees, recognised for being one of the youngest First Mates aboard a 70-foot Clipper Round the World Race yacht, helping to train and lead a novice crew.

This year saw a record number of nominations from Essex, making Isaac’s achievement particularly impressive.

Congratulations to Maia, Jess and Isaac! We are incredibly proud of their achievements and delighted to see Blackwater Sailing Club sailors recognised for their talent, dedication and enthusiasm for sailing.

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