The Segrave Trophy was inaugurated by the Club in 1930 in memory of fighter pilot, Grand Prix winner and holder of both land and water speed records, Sir Henry Segrave. The trophy was commissioned by Lady Segrave soon after her husband died after breaking the water speed record on Lake Windermere. It was her wish that the trophy would help celebrate and encourage British nationals who demonstrated outstanding skill, courage and initiative ‒ the spirit of adventure ‒ whether on land, sea or in the air.