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Trophies
Markers of excellence …
The Pearson Perpetual Trophy
… for the Champion!
The Pearson Perpetual Ensign Trophy, symbolic of the Class Championship, shall be awarded to the winner of the annual National Championship Regatta.
Most Beautiful Ensign
… for the prettiest boat
The Most Beautiful Ensign Trophy, to recognize pride and enthusiasm in the upkeep of one's Ensign, shall be awarded at the National Championship Regatta. Any Ensign owner may compete for this trophy, the winner of which will be selected by a panel of judges. The criteria for this award will be based, on but not limited to, rigging, ingenuity, surface finishes, and overall presentation. No boat may win this award two years in succession.
The Torpey Award
… for the first race’s winner
The Ray and Ann Torpey Award, given by the Torpey Family in honor of their parents who introduced them to sailing, is awarded annually to the winner of the first race of the National Championship Regatta
The Faget Trophy
… for the last race’s winner
The Faget Trophy, given in honor of Past National Champion William Faget, by the Faget family and North Sails, shall be awarded annually to the boat winning the last race of the National Championship Regatta.
The Doug Wood Trophy
… for the middle of the fleet.
The Doug Wood Mid Fleet Award, offered in honor of Doug Wood by his family, will be presented annually to the skipper who finishes “mid fleet” in the National Championship Regatta. Mid Fleet shall be determined by the number of total contestants divided by two. If there is an uneven number of contestants the award will be presented to the contestant with the higher placement. (i.e. if 41 boats… half is 20.5… award goes to skipper in 21st place.)
Other Perpetual Trophies
Most Improved Trophy
is a relatively new trophy, donated by Zeke and Lizzy Durica, to be awarded to the most improved skipper or team.
The Youth Championship Trophy
is awarded to the highest placing youth team.
Ensign Spars Perpetual Trophy
is awarded to the winner of the Ensign National JAM (Jib and Main) Division.