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Tampa Sailing
Squadron

TSS

Est. 1964
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TSS Cruising Awards

"The purpose of the Tampa Sailing Squadron Cruising fleet is to promote cruising activities sailing Tampa Bay, the west coast of Florida, and beyond for TSS members."






Cruising Awards
Note: 2020-2022 No Cruising Awards due to the COVID Pandemic and limited cruising activities.

Award Cruiser of the Year Horizon Award for Cruising
Description Conveyed annually for the greatest frequency and quality of participation in scheduled cruising activities during the term of the watch.
Conveyed annually to an individual new to TSS for the greatest frequency and quality of participation in scheduled cruising activities during the term of the watch.
       
2024 Tom & Lesa Dailey, Panacea    
2023 Ed Boudreaux & Shannon Arthur, Lagniappe
  Jim & Terry Alley, Danny Boy
2019 Ed Boudreaux & Shannon Arthur, Lagniappe Tom & Lesa Dailey, Panacea
2018 Len Berkstresser, Wildfire Ed Boudreaux & Shannon Arthur, Lagniappe
2017 Don & Trina Swartz, Endeavor Tom Conaty, Karen Ann
2016 Greg & Iola Herschell, Gypsea Mike & Jeanine Rendas, Finesse
2015 Diane & Chris Eggert, Gato Go Lyda Brown, Gasconade
2014 Robert & Kathy Huxtable, Sailbrooke Diane & Chris Eggert, Gato Go
2013 Steve & Kathy Hodge, Endeavor Becky & Sally Deyanger
2012 Andy Tucker, Synchronicity Steve & Melissa Nickolson, Camelot
2011 Greg & Iola Herschell, Panacea Rick & Diane Parish, Sea Breeze
2010 Bill & Elaine Cullen, Triumph Don & Trina Swartz


Award Commodore's Cruising Award Special Award for Cruising
Description May be awarded annually for significant cruising achievement in one's personal vessel under TSS colors during the term of the watch. The subject cruising voyage must begin and end in Tampa Bay. Conveyed periodically to an individual for uncommon and significant contributions to the cruising activities and mission for the Tampa Sailing Squadron and its members.
       
2024     Chris Eggert
   &
Len Berkstresser
2023     Chris & Diane Eggert, Makai
2019 Gary Mull & Janet Wright, Taria Topan
2018 Bharat & Latika Patel, Manki
2017 Eric & Joyce Nodland, Rummerful
2016 Len Berkstresser, Wildfire
2015 Steve & Kathy Hodge, Endeavor
2014 Drew Barrett, In Quest
2013 Bill & Elaine Cullen, Triumph Andy Tucker, Synchronicity
2012 Bill & Elaine Cullen, Triumph
2011 Steve & Melissa Nickolson, Camelot
2010 Rick & Nan Major, Astral


Past Cruising Fleet Captains
Bill Cullen - 2010
Greg Hershell - 2011- 2014
Chris & Diane Eggert - 2015- 2021
Maria Verstrate - 2022- 2023
Brad Carr - 2024 - Current