Whitby Fishing School award presented in honour of Tony Hornigold

Apprentice of the year collected by guest Sue Baldwin, on behalf of winner Bradley Thompson, with Holly Rowley. 195011c

A man who played an instrumental part in setting up Whitby Fishing School had an accolade presented in his memory at the school’s annual awards ceremony on Friday.

Accomplished sailor Tony Hornigold passed away earlier this year, but played a big role in setting up the school, based at the Mission to Seafarers' Centre.

So it was fitting that the Tony Hornigold Endeavour Award was presented for the first time, with Jack Gardner the young recipient.

A citation praising Jack’s skills said: “This young man was exactly the sort of learner the school looks for, proving to be reliable, and hard-working.

The George Traves award for Exellence winner Tyler Wilkin, presented by Andrew Hodgson. 195011a

“He completed his studies with minimal fuss and undertook his sea duties diligently.”

After completing his diploma, Jack was offered a permanent position on board Dominator, where he still works today.

“We have no doubt that this young man will make a fruitful career in the fishing industry.”

Apprentice of the year Award (Seafishing pathway) was won by Bradley Thompson, who came to Whitby from Maryport, and was keen to start a career in the commercial fishing industry.

The Tony Hornigold Endeavour award winner Jack Gardner, with Anne Hornigold and Martin Willis. 195011b

He worked extremely hard during the classroom phase of the course and served the duration of his practical training on board Sardia Louise.

“During his seagoing phase he stood out to us when we started to get requests from other local skippers asking for him to work onboard their fishing boats," said the school.

"Word had got out around the harbour about how good this young man really was.”