RYA sailing coach, Melvyn Cooper, the inspiration and founder of the highly successful HISC Get Racing Club, was named runner up in the 2015 Havant Borough Sports Association Sports Coach of the Year last week.
Launched in April 2014, Melvyn (of Melvyn Cooper Sailing) has been the driving force behind the new Get Racing Club which encourages new sailors to have a go at racing in a fun and informal format at HISC. Throughout last season, Melvyn was instrumental in organizing dates, arranging mentors, encouraging participants and overseeing the on-water events. Dates for the 2015 Get Racing Club events are all arranged and the club has been active over the winter season with a series of Winter Talks.
The HISC ‘Get Racing Club’ start of season party recently heralded the 2015 season kick- of.
The Sports Coach of the Year is part of Havant Borough Sports Association recognition for achievement.
Commenting on receiving the award Melvyn noted "It was really exciting to be nominated by Hayling Island Sailing Club and I was absolutely thrilled to collect a runner up prize for Coach of the Year 2015. It’s a great honour. â€