Free Flying on The South Downs
Trophy Winners 1975-Present
This list contains the known trophy winners for each year. Most of them have been extracted from old copies of 'Windsock' magazine. If you know of any more, please tell us!
Hang Gliding 1983 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Michel Carnet, Tim Bardon & Johhny Carr equal 2nd |
| Sussex Weekend League | Michel Carnet |
| Novice League | Tim Bardon, Dave Rusbrdge, Pepe Martello |
Hang Gliding 1984 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | John Pendry, Michel Carnet, Johhny Carr |
Hang Gliding 1985 | Final XC tables 1985 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | John Pendry(247.01m), Michel Carnet(208.2m), Dave Rusbridge(200.03m) |
| Sussex Weekend League | John Pendry(105.05m), Mike Robertson(95.80m), Ian Carrington-Smith(59.66m) |
Hang Gliding 1987 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Dave Rusbridge(208.0k), Johnny Carr(184.3k), Dave Keepax(127.4k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Keepax(106.6k), Dave Rusbridge(95.3k), Pete Bolton(84.1km) |
Hang Gliding 1989 | Final XC table 1989 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Kevin Pickering, Dave Keepax, Johnny Carr |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Williamson, Dave Matthews, Tony Lucchesi |
| Martini League | Johnny Carr, M Chick, Michel Carnet |
| Longest XC in Sussex | John Young |
| Best Newcomer | Steve Cook |
| Best newcomer runner-up | Alan Mortimer |
| Best Novice XC | Jim O'Sullivan |
| Most improved pilot | Dave Williamson |
| Ron Steadman Award | Ray Sedgewick |
| Oustandding Achievement Trophy | Robbie Whittal |
Paragliding 1989 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Michel Carnet |
| Most improved pilot | Graham Watson |
Hang Gliding 1992 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Steve Cook(125.3m), Tony Lucchesi(61.3m), Dave Williamson(41.8m) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Steve Cook(99.3m), David Williamson(41.8m), Tony Lucchesi(31.8m) |
| Martini League | Steve Cook(167m), Johnny Carr(114m), Tony Lucchesi(79.7m) |
Paragliding 1992 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Tim King(27.6k), Nigel Gibson(27.0k) |
| Martini League | Mike Millwood(153.4k), Michel Carnet(120.9k), Dave Perrin(114.1k) |
Hang Gliding 1993 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | ? |
| Sussex Weekend League | Warren Simonsen(53m), Tony Shay(12m) |
| Martini League | Steve Cook(178m), Tony Lucchesi(148m), Johnny Carr(145m) |
| Best Newcomer | Colin Baine |
| Most improved pilot | Reg Richardson |
| Best Novice XC | Reg Richardson |
| Ron Steadman Award | Tony Turner |
Hang Gliding 1993? | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Andy Napolitan Award | Mark Woodhams |
Paragliding 1993 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Mike Millwood(130k), Mark Watts(121k), Stewart Swanton(67k) |
| Martini League | Mike Millwood(233k), Mark Watts(157k), Richard Carter(118k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Mark Watts(41k) |
| Most improved pilot | Mark Watts |
| Best Newcomer | Elizabeth Lewis |
| Best Novice XC | Chris Bere |
| Andy Napolitan Award | Steve Uzochukwu |
Hang Gliding 1994 | Final XC tables 1994 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Dave Williamson(458k), Steve Cook(185.9k), Dave Matthews(118.6k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Williamson(350.6k), Dave Matthews(118.6k), Warren Simonsen(99.6k) |
| Martini League | Dave Williamson(458k), Warren Simonsen(372.2k), Steve Cook((291.7k) |
| Best Newcomer | Colin Baine |
| Most improved pilot | Reg Richardson |
| Best Novice XC | Reg Richardson |
| Ron Steadman Award | Tony Turner |
Paragliding 1994 | Final XC tables 1994 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Mike Millwood(189.5k), Ian Blackmore(188.5k), Mark Watts(149.4k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Mike Millwood(57.4k), Dave Watts(53.2k), Mark Watts(50.7k) |
| Martini League | Richard Carter(519.1k), Mike Millwood(308.7k), Mark Turner(237.8k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Mike Millwood(40.8k)) |
Hang Gliding 1995 | Show the prize-giving |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | ? |
| Sussex Weekend League | ? |
| Martini League | Ron Richardson |
| Bent Upright award | Ozzie Haines |
Paragliding 1995 | Show the prize-giving |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Mark Watts? |
| Sussex Weekend League | Mark Watts? |
| Martini League | Mark Watts? |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Mark Watts? |
| Best Newcomer | Kristen Hansen |
| Andy Napolitan Award | Gary Cook |
Hang Gliding 1996 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Steve Cook, Tony Lucchesi, Ozzie Haines |
| Sussex Weekend League | Steve Cook, Ozzie Haines, Tony Lucchesi |
| Martini League | Steve Cook, Tony Lucchesi, Ozzie Haines |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Steve Cook |
| Most improved pilot | Ozzie Haines |
| Best Newcomer | Chris Franks |
| Andy Napolitan Award | Tony Turner |
| Ron Steadman Award | Martin Brady |
| Bent Upright award | Steve Tracey |
Paragliding 1996 | Paragliding XC tables 1996 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Mark Watts(341.3k), Dave Newns(304.4k), Dave Watts(200.3k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Watts(96.9k), Mark Watts(73.2k), Dave Newns(56.0k) |
| Martini League | Mark Watts(372.2k), Dave Newns(367.6k), Dave Watts(200.3k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Mark Watts & David Newns(73.34k) |
| Most improved pilot | Adam Goodsell |
| Best Newcomer | Tim Jackson |
| Best Novice XC | Adam Goodsell |
Hang Gliding 1997 | Final XC tables 1997 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Steve Cook(519.7k), Johnny Carr(427.9k), Tony Lucchesi(420.0k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Steve Cook(405.2k), Ozzie Haines(148.0k), Dave Matthews(118.4k) |
| Martini League | Steve Cook(517.66k), Johnny Carr(427.87k), Tony Lucchesi(419.96k) |
Paragliding 1997 | Final XC tables 1997 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Dave Newns(258.87k), Mark Watts(233.92k), Dave Watts(139.03k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Newns(186.16k), Mark Watts(40.89k), Dave Watts(27.093k) |
| Martini League | Dave Newns(256.87k), Mark Watts(256.05k), Kaz Harland(159.90k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Mark Watts(99.11k) |
Paragliding 1998 | Paragliding XC tables 1998 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Mark Watts(474.7k), Dave Newns(273.9k), Dave Watts(168.6k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Newns(186.16k), Mark Watts(40.89k), Dave Watts(27.093k) |
| Martini League | Dave Newns(256.87k), Mark Watts(256.05k), Kaz Harland(159.90k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Mark Watts(99.0k) |
Hang Gliding 1999 | Hang gliding final results 1999 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Steve Cook(595k), Dave Matthews(313k), Trevor Ackroyd(219k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Steve Cook(595k), Dave Matthews(313k), Johnny Carr(215k) |
| Martini League | Steve Cook(779k), Johnny Carr(298k), Dave Matthews(291k) |
| Aerotow Cup | Will Greenwood(159k) |
Paragliding 1999 | Paragliding final results 1999 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Mark Watts(287.2k), Dave Newns(276.2k), Paul Andon(189.3k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Watts(99.0k), Dave Newns(86.1k), Paul Andon(62.2k) |
| Martini League | Mark Watts((328.3k), Dave Newns(276.2k), Russell Ogden(189.7kk) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Mark Watts(81.3k) |
Paragliding 2001 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Bag of Washing award | Peter Impey |
Hang Gliding 2002 | Final results table 2002 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Ozzie Haines(242.0k), Johnny Carr(209.0k), Dave Matthews(108.0k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Johnny Carr(142.0k), Dave Matthews(108.0k), Ozzie Haines(169.9k) |
| Martini League | Dave Matthews(459.0k), Johnny Carr(283.0k), Ozzie Haines(242.0k) |
Paragliding 2002 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Dave Newns(197.8k), Michel Carnet(184.9k), Mark Watts(177.2k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Newns(143.6k), Dave Lewis(108.0k), Carlo Borsattino(76.5k) |
| Martini League | Mark Watts(409.4k), Michel Carnet(298.6k), Simon Oliphant(290.7k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Carlo Borsattino |
Hang Gliding 2003 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Dave Matthews, Johnny Carr, Will Greenwood |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Matthews, Johnny Carr |
| Martini League | Dave Matthews |
| Aerotow Cup | Johnny Carr |
| Most improved pilot | Nick Cresswel |
| Best Newcomer | Kris Holland |
| Bent Upright award | Neil Ewinsy |
Paragliding 2003 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Mark Watts, Dave Newns, Carlo Borsattino |
| Martini League | Mark Watts |
| Novice League | Adam Northcote-Green, Grita Rose-Innes, Mike Parfitt |
| Serial Cup | David Newns |
| Most improved pilot | Malcolm Lamming |
| Best Newcomer | Peter Gibby |
| Oustandding Achievement Trophy | Russ Ogden |
| Bag of Washing award | Russ Ogden |
Paragliding 2005 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Most improved pilot | John Robbins |
Hang Gliding 2006 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Dave Matthews |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Matthews |
| Martini League | Dave Matthews |
Paragliding 2006 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Carlo Borsattino, Charlie Merrett, Dave Massie |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Massie |
| Martini League | Charlie Merrett, Carlo Borsattino, Aiden Toase |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Charlie Merrett |
| Best Newcomer | Richard Chester-Nash |
| Best Novice XC | Dave Nichols |
| Bag of Washing award | Paul Watts |
Hang Gliding 2008 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Ozzie Haines, Dave Matthews, Steve Marnier |
| Sussex Weekend League | Ozzie Haines, Dave Matthews, Steve Marnier |
| Martini League | Dave Matthews, Ozzie Haines, Steve Marnier |
| Class 5 Cup | Ozzie Haines |
| Bent Upright award | Charlie Foulkes |
Paragliding 2008 | Final XC tables for 2008 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Carlo Borsattino(391.47k), Dave Massie(172.91k), Charlie Merrett(108.13k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dave Massie(51.49k), Ian Haselgrove(21.07k), Rob Chisholm(19.28k) |
| Martini League | Carlo Borsattino(454.95k), Dave Massie(207.34k), Chris Jones(119.05k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Carlo Borsattino(95.57k) |
| Most improved pilot | Richard Chester-Nash |
| Best Novice XC | Glen Burrows(12.97k) |
Paragliding 2009 | Final XC tables for 2009 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Mark Watts(719.24k), Carlo Borsattino(510.65k), Charlie Merrett(325.65) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Mark Watts(267.97k), Charlie Merrett(123.60k), Dave Massie(66.90k) |
| Martini League | Mark Watts(719.24k), Carlo Borsattino(537.33k), Charlie Merrett(345.75k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Mark Watts(138.10k) |
| Best Novice XC | David Hague(53.91k) |
Paragliding 2010 | Final XC tables for 2010 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Charlie Merrett(281.67k), Dave Massie(186.47k), John Young(153.41k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Richard Chester-Nash(63.66k), John Young(35.72k), Andrew Craig(12.97k) |
| Martini League | Charlie Merrett(363.86k), Dave Massie(235.24k), John Young(153.41k) |
| Novice League | John Porter(108.03k), Crispin Rose-Innes(29.47k), Gil Holmes-Bell(29.15k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Charlie Merrett(123.59k) |
| Most improved pilot | Emily Rawlinsonk |
| Best Newcomer | Natalia Shoutova |
| Bag of Washing award | Steve Purdie |
Paragliding 2011 | Final XC tables for 2011 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Simon Steel(160.44k), Dave Massie(121.31kk), John Young(104.08k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | John Young(51.13k), Simon Steel(32.92k), Matt Botterman(24.48k) |
| Martini League | Simon Steel(160.44k), Dave Massie(121.31k), Andrew Craig(111.52k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Simon Steel(62.44k) |
| Novice League | Matt Botterman(24.48k) |
Hang Gliding 2012 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Johnny Carr |
| Sussex Weekend League | Johnny Carr |
| Martini League | Johnny Carr |
| Best Newcomer | John Birchall |
| Most improved pilot | Luke Nicol |
| Winter League | John Young |
Paragliding 2012 | Final XC tables for 2012 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Carlo Borsattino(370.64k), Greg Hamerton(191.99k), Dave Massie(172.86k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Greg Hamerton(267.97k), Carlo Borsattino(101.58k), Dave Massie(58.34k) |
| Martini League | Carlo Borsattino(473.49l), Dave Massie(257.14k), Greg Hamerton(202.36k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Carlo Borsattino |
| Most improved pilot | Catherine Castle |
| Best Newcomer | Steve Walker |
| Best Novice XC | David Williams |
Hang Gliding 2013 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Johnny Carr, Dan Balla |
| Sussex XC League (Rigid wings) | Luke Nicol, John Barratt |
| Sussex Weekend League | Dan Balla, Scott Dougall |
| Martini League | Dave Matthews, Johnny Carr |
| Martini League (Rigid wings) | Takatoshi Kosaka, Luke Nicol |
| Winter League | John Young |
| Aerotow Cup | Takatoshi Kosaka, Dan Balla |
| Most improved pilot | Miles Hockliffe |
| Best Newcomer | Ian White |
Paragliding 2013 | Final XC tables for 2013 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Carlo Borsattino(400.66k), Greg Hamerton(346.95kk), Kenny McPhee(282.42k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Greg Hamerton(310.82k), Carlo Borsattino(170.23k), Kenny McPhee(130.61k) |
| Martini League | Carlo Borsattino(568.25k), Greg Hamerton(435.75k), David Hague(404.32k) |
| Novice League | David Williams, John Turczak, Boris Tyszko |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Lauren Martins(115.94k) |
| Most improved pilot | Nancy Elliott |
| Best Newcomer | Vincent Talleu |
| Best Novice XC | David Williams(44.67k) |
Hang Gliding 2014 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Johnny Carr, Chris Townsend, David Williamson |
| Sussex XC League (Rigid wings) | Luke Nicol, Chris Townsend, John Young |
| Sussex Weekend League (Flex wings) | Luke Nicol, Johnny Carr |
| Sussex Weekend League (Rigid wings) | Chris Townsend |
| Martini League | Dave Matthews, Johnny Carr, Chris Townsend |
| Martini League (Rigid wings) | Takatoshi Kosaka, Luke Nicol, Chris Townsend |
| Winter League | John Young |
| Aerotow Cup | Luke Nicol |
| Most improved pilot | James Chancellor |
| Best Newcomer | Mark Manwaring |
Paragliding 2014 | Final XC tables for 2014 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Carlo Borsattino(613.48k), Nancy Elliott(253.34k), Peter Impey(161.82k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Carlo Borsattino(280.83k), Grita Rose-Innes(89.14k), Kenny McPhee(83.87k) |
| Martini League | Carlo Borsattino(960.05k), Kenny McPhee(451.98k), Nancy Elliott(388.13) |
| Novice League | Vincent Talleu(145.58k), Matt York(64.13k), Nick Jones(38.19k) |
| Winter League | Simon Steel |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Carlo Borsattino(128.5k) |
| Most improved pilot | Grita Rose-Innes |
| Best Newcomer | Matt York |
| Oustandding Achievement Trophy | Mark Watts(Setting new UK paragliding record of 275.5k) |
| Bag of Washing award | Paul Jiggins |
Hang Gliding 2015 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League (Flex wings) | Luke Nicol, Johnny Carr, David Williamson |
| Sussex XC League (Rigid wings) | Luke Nicol, Chris Townsend, James Chancellor |
| Sussex Weekend League | Luke Nicol, Chris Townsend, David Williamson |
| Martini League (Flex wings) | Luke Nicol, Dave Matthews, Johnny Carr |
| Martini League (Rigid wings) | Takatoshi Kosaka, Luke Nicol, Chris Townsend |
| Most improved pilot | Chris Townsend |
| Best Newcomer | Andy McHugh |
| Ron Steadman Award | Nigel Power (for getting the aerotow tug working) |
Paragliding 2015 | Final XC tables for 2015 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Hugh Miller(482.59k), Carlo Borsattino(378.27k), Vincent Talleu(316.14k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Hugh Miller(312.70k), Vincent Talleu(234.44k), Roger Turner(139.70k) |
| Martini League | Carlo Borsattino(1424.61k), Roger Turner(595.81k), Nancy Elliott(560.63k) |
| Novice League | Chris Lennon(180.96k), Matt Canning(132.37k), Martin Long(110.99k) |
| Winter League | Carlo Borsattino |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Hugh Miller & Vincent Talleu(Devil's Dyke to Margate) |
| Most improved pilot | Roger Turner |
| Best Newcomer | Matt Canning |
| Oustandding Achievement Trophy | Carlo Borsattino(Winning the national league on an EN-C glider) |
Hang Gliding 2016 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League (Flex wings) | Luke Nicol, James Chancellor, Dan Hamblin |
| Sussex XC League (Rigid wings) | John Young, Steve Purdie |
| Sussex Weekend League (Flex wings) | Luke Nicol, Dan Hamblin |
| Sussex Weekend League (Rigid wings) | John Young |
| Martini League (Flex wings) | Luke Nicol, Dave Matthews, James Chancellor |
| Martini League (Rigid wings) | Takatoshi Kosaka, John Young |
| Most improved pilot | John Birchall |
| Best Newcomer | Maciej Wolaniecki |
Paragliding 2016 | Final XC tables for 2016 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Carlo Borsattino(456.70k), Nancy Elliott(350.12k), Peter Impey(258.89k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Nancy Elliott(186.07k), Carlo Borsattino(171.19k), Peter Impey(169.93k) |
| Martini League | Greg Hamerton(712.45k), Roger Turner(543.84k), Carlo Borsattino(539.03k) |
| Novice League | Adam Reynolds(45.81k), Ryan Jenkins(9.88k) |
| Winter League | Steve Purdie(76.23k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Rob Simpson(Devil's Dyke to Margate) |
| Most improved pilot | Catherine Castle |
| Best Newcomer | Ryan Jenkins |
Hang Gliding 2017 | |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League (Flex wings) | Johnny Carr, Paul Cryer, Dan Hamblin |
| Sussex XC League (Rigid wings) | Takatoshi Kosaka, John Birchall, Chris Townsend |
| Sussex Weekend League (Flex wings) | Johnny Carr, Paul Cryer, Dan Hamblin |
| Sussex Weekend League (Rigid wings) | Takatoshi Kosaka, John Birchall, Steve Marnier |
| Martini League (Flex wings) | Johnny Carr, Dave Mathews, Paul Cryer |
| Martini League (Rigid wings) | Takatoshi Kosaka, John Birchall, Chris Townsend |
| Most improved pilot | Maciej Wolaniecki |
| Best Newcomer | David Williams |
Paragliding 2017 | Final XC tables for 2016 |
| Trophy | Winner(s) |
| Sussex XC League | Luke Nicol(622.48k), Carlo Borsattino(430.04k), Catherine Castle(331.91k) |
| Sussex Weekend League | Luke Nicol(326.50k), Andrew McNicol(137.10k), Peter Impey(132.86k) |
| Martini League | Luke Nicol(1512.00k), Roger Turner(677.60k), Catherine Castle(430.29k) |
| Novice League | Will Camp(76.08k), Jonathan Clarke(14.26k) |
| Winter League | Luke Nicol(92.93k) |
| Longest XC in Sussex | Roger Turner(Devil's Dyke to Margate) |
| Most improved pilot | Martin Long |
| Best Newcomer | Ilva Alexanderson |