The James Race Bursary

This annual bursary is offered in the name of our founding Commodore, James (Jim) Race. His family provided funding from the sale of his sailing equipment which, in line with Jim's passion, the club uses to help develop skills on the water with the aim of getting more people sailing.

The successful applicant will receive a contribution of £250 towards a practical RYA sailing qualification, in tidal waters, to be used wherever the recipient chooses. Normally one award will be made per year although the board of HOEOCA reserves the right to vary this.

In order to be considered you must meet the following criteria

• Be a member of HOEOCA
• Be “reasonably” new to cruising sailing
• Have recently completed (or currently studying) an RYA shore based qualification 

The award is made annually with a closing date of 31 December.

The Board of HOEOCA reserves the right to make the final decision when making these awards and will not enter into correspondence with applicants regarding the approval or refusal of an award. 

Several members of the Club have already benefitted from the Bursaries. 

Recipients to Date