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Bob Geldof KBE, Connor Ryan (awardee), Tom Joyce (An Cathaoirleach, Dun Laoghaire), Liam Owens (Commodore, DMYC)

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Bob Geldof KBE, and Connor Ryan.

Connor Ryan (awardee), Bob Geldof KBE

Connor Ryan (awardee), Bob Geldof KBE

Award Introduction

Kevin Burke (Master of Ceremonies, Honorary Secretary), Liam Owens (Commodore, DMYC)

Introducing the Award

Liam Owens (Commodore, DMYC)

Introducing the Award

Liam Owens (Commodore, DMYC) with the award in the foreground.

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Bob Geldof KBE talks about his father and the Club.

Lynn Geldof (Daughter of Bob Geldof, for whom the award is named)

Lynn Geldof (Daughter of Bob Geldof, for whom the award is named)

Bob Geldof KBE, presents the award to Conor Ryan, the first recipient.

Bob Geldof KBE, presents the award to Connor Ryan, the first recipient.

Pre-award gathering

Bob Geldof KBE, socialising with members of the DMYC

Bob Geldof KBE, socialising with members of the DMYC

Bob Geldof KBE, socialising with members of the DMYC

The Award

Presented to the Club by the Geldof family in honour of Bob Geldof, (1914 - 2010), the "Bob Geldof Spirit of Sailing" memorial award will be awarded to Junior sailors of the Club.