Awards for the 2007 Season


Presented January 25, 2008
honorary awards   performance awards   honor roll of champions

2007 CYC Honorary Awards

Hans Otto Giese Inspirational Trophy

Awarded to an individual who has consistently provided leadership, inspiration, and contributed to the promotion, advancement, and encouragement of amateur sailing.

 Wayne Balsiger

Sailor of the Year

Awarded to the sailor who consistently races and places in the top half of race standings in the events of CYC and other yacht clubs.

 Derick Vranizan

Boat of the Year

Awarded to the CYC boat that has had an outstanding race season in CYC and other Northwest events this past year. It is not restricted to keel boats.

Patrick Denney's Here & Now (J-29)

Boating Family of the Year

Awarded to a family, whether the members sail together or separately in a variety of events. This includes families who make contribution to fleet activities and to other CYC organizations.

Frank Flannery and Gretchen Kaiser

Greig Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the cruisers who are active in the regional or local cruising community, for extensive cruising, or who are recognized for their leadership.

Allen and Norma Goldstein Alveolus

Gary Horder Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the Junior Sailor of the Year who enjoyed an active and successful racing program.

 Michael Schalka

George Spalding Trophy

Awarded to the club's most inspirational junior who best exemplifies the CYC spirit of amateur sailing, dedicated effort and fair sportsmanship.

 Michael Schalka

Dog House Trophy

Humorously awarded for the most un-seamanlike activity during the past year.

 Allen Goldstein
 

Racing and Cruising Trophies

Season summary of first, second, and third places

Northwest Challenge Cup

for best performance at PSSR, PSSC and Center Sound

 David MacLean Mystique

Werner Ohmes Fog Horn Trophy

for overall best performance in the Center Sound Series

 Roger Hills Finale

Blakely Rocks Trophy

for first overall in the Blakely Rocks race

 Peter Nelson Time Warp

Possession Point Trophy

for first overall in the Possession Point race

 Roger Hills Finale

Pully Point Race Trophy

for first overall in the Pully Point race

Roger Hills Finale

The KVI Windjammer Trophy

for first in the Windjammer Series

Rod Deyo Diversion

Stuart's at Shilshole Trophy

for best overall in the Jack and Jill race

Kathryn MeyerMore Cowbell

Gibson Trophy

 Rod and Mary Deyo Diversion

The Howard Ricketts Trophy

for best overall in the Long Distance Series on Lake Washington

 John Maltman Dance
 

New additions to the Honor Roll of Champions

Rob Fleming, Coruba

Swiftsure Lightship Classic, First Overall

Chris Bundy

I-14 National Champion

Jonathan & Libby Johnson McKee

 Tasar World Champions

Steve Travis, Flash

 Winner, Van Isle 360

Emery Wager

 Winner, Canadian Laser Nationals