Trophies
The Savannah Sport Fishing Club has several perpetual trophies,
which are awarded each year to the fisherman (or woman) who achieves the success marked by
the trophy. Some of these have been in existence since the formation of the Club,
and deserve a look from the historical perspective.
The Ted Darvoe Angler of the Year Award
Ted Darvoe was a real pioneer of Gulf Stream fishing off the
coast of Savannah. Aboard his infamous "C-Pad," Ted was one of the first
fishermen to make the 70-plus mile trip to the Stream on a regular basis. He
developed many of the techniques that are still used to this day for fishing the
Stream. Perhaps Ted's greatest attribute was his unselfishness in sharing all he had
learned about Blue Water fishing with Club members. The Darvoe Trophy was first
awarded to Bruce Greene, in 1975.
The Rosalind Demere Trophy
Rosalind Demere was an enthusiastic, competitive"powderpuffer" who enjoyed fishing
among the lady anglers. She chaired the Powder Puff Tournament when her husband, Rob,
was president of the club. The trophy was given in memory of Rosalind by a group of ladies who
admired her enthusiasm. This trophy is awarded to the top anglers in the ladies'
annual Powder Puff Tournament.
The Captain Bobby Haines Memorial Trophy
This trophy was established to recognize the top skipper in the
club's original Billfish Tournament. It is now awarded to the top skipper in the
Blue Water division of the annual Shoot-Out Tournament.
Bobby Haines was the Captain aboard Bob Minis's "Lavango IV" from West Palm
Beach, Florida. He was instrumental in introducing different fishing techniques from
South Florida to our club and the Savannah area. The Club viewed him as a pioneer of
sportfishing during its early years. The Bobby Haines Trophy was first awarded to
Richard Glendye, Jr., in 1979.
The Neil Mingledorff Skipper of the Year Trophy
Although the Skipper of the Year trophy has been around since
1971, it was renamed in Neil's honor in 1999. Neil was instrumental in organizing
the Club, and served as its first president, in 1967. He was a Charter member and an
Honorary member at the time of his death in 1998. Neil was also the first
recipient of the Skipper of the Year Trophy in 1971.
The Woody Woodward Memorial Trophy: Young Angler of the Year
Woody was one of the organizers the first Young Anglers Tournament in 1983. He continued to
promote youth recognition to the level it is today. Woody was the Club's ninth
President during the years 1984-1985. His memorial trophy was presented to the Club
by a group of members who often fished with Woody.