In most sports, each peer group has a role model, and over the past three years Luke Wagner has shown an ability to lead by example. That, combined with his achievements both on and off the water, led to his nomination as SAILING’s Sailor of the Month Wagner is only 22 years old, but has already excelled in many branches of the sport. He is a Sailing KZN Race Officer, and a SAS CoC examiner. He holds both the SAS Yachtmaster Offshore certificate as well as a SAMSA Category A Commercial sailing vessel certificate. Earlier this year he co-skippered the Hanse 401, Bellissima, in the 2010 Vasco da Gama race. Bellissima claimed both line and handicap honours in the cruising fleet. In addition Luke also achieved a first in the 2010 Mpumalanga Hunter Provincials, and a third in the 2010 Hunter Nationals. Perhaps his best achievement to date was to be named as skipper of PYC Challenger, Point Yacht Club’s entry for the Lipton Cup. During the KZN L26 provincials, Wagner and his team faced tough competition, but after five days of intense racing PYC Challenger won the L26 class. He was also recently awarded his KZN provincial colours.
Sailing, in conjunction with MDM Marine Services, North Sails and Southern Spars, continues to back the “Sailor of the Year” Award
Monthly winners are featured in Sailing, with the overall “Sailor of the Year” receiving a substantial cash prize.
Who can make nominations?
Anyone (individuals, clubs, class associations or administrators) may submit nominations
What are the criteria?
The award is strictly for “sailing excellence” or in exceptional circumstances, “dedication to
the sport”
What is the procedure?
All nominations must be fully motivated in writing and must be accompanied by a head-and-shoulders
picture of the candidate, plus an action sailing pic aboard his/hear boat. Motivations must include
current performances, a brief CV of the nominee and other pertinent, personal background information
(age, school, employment, home town, etc) so that an interesting editorial on the winner may be written.
Failure to submit the required material will result in the nomination not being considered.
Deadlines
Nominations must be received by the 1st of every month, although this may be extended at the
Editor’s discretion, so it is recommended to submit them as soon as possible.
Submissions should preferably be emailed to : The Editor (editor@sailing.co.za), faxed to 031-709-6143
or posted to Sailing Publications, PO Box 1849, Westville 3630. Original prints can be supplied
although high-resolution (300 dpi) digital images are preferred.