The EYC awards several unique trophies and awards each year.
Series race trophies are typically awarded to the top three skippers in each of the EYC’s annual one-design race series. In 2016 there will be eight separate series in four classes (Optimists, Club 420s, Lasers, and Flying Scots). Additionally, for 2016 we added Challenger fleet trophies for the Saturday Flying Scot series.
The Ephraim Regatta is held annually in Flying Scots. Trophies are awarded for the top five finishers. Additional trophies awarded at the Ephraim Regatta are:
• The Charlie Sauter Memorial Trophy was donated by the Sauter family “in recognition of Charlie’s love of sailing and his undying commitment to finishing the race.” The trophy is awarded to winner of the last race in the Flying Scot class in the annual Ephraim Regatta. The winner’s name is engraved on a permanent plaque kept at the EYC, and the winner receives a keeper prize.
• The Peder E. Knudson Husband-Wife Trophy is awarded to the Flying Scot placing highest in the annual Ephraim Regatta carrying a husband-wife team, one of whom is the skipper. The winners names are engraved on a permanent plaque which is kept at the EYC, and a keeper prize is also awarded to the winning couple.
• The Ephraim Regatta Longest Drive Award is awarded to the skipper traveling the farthest to compete in the Ephraim Regatta with boat in tow.
• The Sturgis Trophy is awarded to the highest placing skipper in the Flying Scot class in the annual Ephraim Regatta who is age 18 or under. The trophy is in honor of Katy and Raynor Sturgis. The skipper’s name is engraved on a permanent plaque kept at the EYC, and the skipper receives a keeper prize.
• The Vail Cup is awarded to the winner of the first race in the Flying Scot class in the annual Ephraim Regatta. The winner’s name is engraved on the Cup, which is kept at the EYC, and the winner also receives a keeper prize.
The Flying Scot Fleet Recognition Award is awarded by the Flying Scot fleet captain to an individual who has given back to the fleet, demonstrated significant sportsmanship and collaboration, and/or improved significantly over the season. The winner’s name is engraved on a permanent plaque kept at the EYC, and the winner receives a keeper prize.
The Larry Lewis Memorial Happy Camper Award is awarded in each lesson session to a boy and a girl in the Beginner level in each of the morning and afternoon classes who are most enthusiastic. The award is determined by the Beginner level instructors. The awards consist of gift certificates to local businesses.
The Laser Masters Trophy is a “keeper” trophy awarded to the highest placing skipper in the EYC’s Friday Laser Masters series who is at least 30 years old as of July 1 of that year. New in 2016, the Laser Masters series is being held on alternating Friday evenings, as part of the regular Friday Laser series.
Rich Hall Junior Regatta trophies are awarded to the top five skippers and top five crew in the EYC’s annual Rich Hall Junior Regatta, which is sailed in 420s and is limited to racers under age 18. The name of the winning skipper and crew are also engraved on a permanent cup kept at the EYC. The Rich Hall Junior Regatta is named in honor of EYC member and former instructor Rich Hall.
Sportsmanship Awards are awarded in each lesson session to the boy and the girl who exhibited the most sportsmanlike attitude. The awards are determined by EYC instructor staff. The awards consist of gift certificates to local businesses.
The US Sailing Sportsmanship Award is awarded to the EYC member who over the course of the season exhibits the best sportsmanship. The award is determined by the EYC instructor staff. The winner’s name is engraved on a plaque which is kept at the EYC, and the winner also receives a keeper prize.