AOA Coupe Bernard Argod

For activities on The South Coast (UK)

Silver Cup. The Coupe Bernard Argod was donated by Bernard Argod who livein Paris as a trophy for Solent to Cherbourg race. Bernard Argod was a French importer for the Atalanta. He imported A136 as a demonstrator at the Paris Boat Show in 1962 and this led to more sales. In 1962 he presented the cup to encourage entries in a whitsun Solent-Cherbourg race. Unfortunately this never quite got established. Over the years the exact award has varied and more recently it has not been awarded very often.
The trophy has been awarded for different South Coast based events through the years.

1961 Presented to the winner of a race from the Solent to Cherbourg
1979-1981 Best Performer at the South Coast Rally and Race
1982-1986 Initiatives and Activities on the South Coast
1987-1989 Winner of Bi-Annual Cherbourg Race
1990-1996 Services to the Association
1997-1999 & 2010 Restoration of Fairey Boats
2000-2004 South Coast Race
2005 onwards it is awarded for various reasons