The Stars and Compass Trophy was presented to the Royal Brighton Cruising Group by Richard Hawkins with the object of encouraging the use and practice of traditional navigation. Each year the beautiful glass chalice created by Liesa Wharington is awarded for the best entry in a competition, answering a number of questions.

The competition is open to all navigators not just members of Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

This year a new prize, the Yachtmaster Sailing School Encouragement Trophy, will be awarded to an up and coming navigator.