One arm and a wonky base - a trophy hand crafted by club silversmith Bill Phipps in honour and "reflection" of Mike Small, to specifications drawn up by the great man himself.
A trophy in memory and resemblance of Mike Small - one arm, withered leg, and a wicked sense of humour. "A hindrance, not a disability".
The Mike Small cup was crafted to Mike's own specifications drawn up whilst aware his race was almost over
Christmas 1991
Mike Small is another of the club's great characters from the past. Mike had a horrific motorcycle accident in his youth which left him with one arm, a withered leg and in continuous pain. Mike viewed this as a hindrance, not a disability. His wicked sense of humour never left him and is reflected in the shape of the Mike Small cup adapted to his own, unique specifications by club silversmith Bill Phipps: half an arm and a wonky base. A fond friend to all that swam with him, Mike passed away in 1993.
The series commenced on the last Saturday of 2023
Dull and overcast. Water 8.3c; air 9c.
A lonely Mike Barron judges the finish
Sally Stott is the current cup holder
With race sponsor Bill Deely, and Brian Thomas who stood in for President Rob Ouldcott