The 2015 racing season is coming to an end, and it is time to consider the 2015 CYC outstanding performers. The Board will consider all nominees and the Award winners will be announced in January 2016.

If you have a nominee or suggestion for a 2015 CYC Award, please provide your suggestions (with a brief bit of background explaining the basis for the nomination) to Ken Johnson, by email (kenneth.johnson4@comcast.net) or by mail:  3706 So. Ridgeway Place, Seattle, WA  98144.  Or you can drop them off at the CYC Shilshole office.   Ken will assemble the nominations and present them to the Board for its decisions.

The Awards are:

Honor Roll of Champions – CYC sailors who have won national or international championships or have achieved honors of an equivalent level.

Sailor of the Year – consistently races and places in the top tier of dinghy or keelboat races; this award includes sailors who are outstanding crew or who are on different boats throughout the season.  Recent winners include Fritz Lansinger, Keith Whittemore, John Hoag and Harry Dursch.

Boat of the Year – for an outstanding season in CYC and other NW races. Recent winners include Ranger (Pat Schnirmer), Terremoto (Bill Weinstein), Delirium (Jerry Diercks) and  Absolutely (Charlie Macaulay).

Hans Otto Giese Inspirational – one who has consistently provided leadership and inspiration to CYC and the amateur sailing community. Recent winners include Michele Rogalin Henderson, Remmert Wolters, Noel Morgan and Brian Watkins.

Boating Family – an active family in racing, cruising, CYC activities, other sailing efforts. Recent winners include the Walgrens, Creitzs, Lhamons, Kristens and Milnes.

Greig Memorial Cruising – leadership and cruising accomplishments whether in local or blue waters.  Recent winners were Ron and Peggy Watt, Paul Baker and Suzette Connolly, Bob and Margaret Liston, and Bill and Kathy Cuffel.

George Spalding Inspirational – most inspirational Junior sailor. Recent winners include Abbie Carlson, Marcus Huttenen,  Owen Timms and Alexa Ripple.

Gary Horder Memorial – CYC Junior with active and successful racing program.  Recent winners include Owen Timms, Julian Martin, Hanne Weaver and Jack Toland.

Dog House – a sailor who handicaps him/her self by unseamanlike activity – usually some bad luck and hopefully with a bit of humor in it.  Recent awardees include  Bruce Van Deventer and Bob Rinker (parking at PSSR), Steve Travis (aground at the Van Isle 360), and Charley Macaulay (Absolutely aground).