The Anchor Trophy is awarded to the Leading helm & crew under 17, other than the overall winner or U19 Trophy winners, at the National Inland Championship. I understand (Reflections 51, page 6) it was donated by John & Dave Derby in 1981.
Here are some photographs of past winners
| Year | Held by | Note |
| 2023 | Lucy & Rosie Searle | No Junior or Youth boats, so Race officers award for the happiest boat to complete all races. |
| 2019 | Josh Hunter | |
| 2017 | Returned at the UK Nationals, photographed | |
| 2013 | ||
| 2012 | ||
| 2003 | Anna MacKenzie & Nicola Brook | |
| 2002 | Jonathan McGovern & Nicola Brook | Prior to MCA Trophy Sharing policy ? |
| 2001 | Stuart Bithell | |
| 2000 | Rob Grieg-Gran and Jonny Telford | Not clear from photo it was actually awarded |
| 1988 | Adrian & Chris Lynham | |
| 1981 | Mark Sherwin & D Smith | First Junior (Reflections 51, page 5) |
