Awards for the 2008 Season

Presented January 30, 2009
Article about the Awards Party
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2008 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.	Dan Falk
L to R, Paul Baker (helping hold trophy), Joe Bersch (friend of Bundy) accepting trophy
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.	Kris Bundy
Tantivy leading, L to R, Pamela Burnell, Commodore Bruce Sherman, Sturart Burnell
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.	Stuart Burnell's Tantivy (J-109)

L to R, Commodore Bruce Sherman, Carl Buchan, Daughter Lindsay Bergan and son Jamie Buchan.
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.	The Buchans: Carl, Carol, Jamie, and Lindsay
Gaia under sail
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.	Bob Riggle and Phyllis Macay Gaia
L to R, Matt Pistay and Dan Falk
Gary Horder Memorial Trophy Awarded to the Junior Sailor of the Year who enjoyed an active and successful racing program.	Matt Pistay

Honorary Life Member	Jim Miller

Racing and Cruising Trophies

More Uff Da Tantivy L to R, Stuart Burnell, Club Secretary Suzette Connelly, Ben Braden
Northwest Challenge Cup for best performance at PSSR, PSSC and Center Sound	Ben Braden Stuart Burnell	More Uff Da Tantivy

Werner Ohmes Fog Horn Trophy for overall best performance in the Center Sound Series	Bob Mayfield	Showtime

Blakely Rocks Trophy for first overall in the Blakely Rocks race	Rob Fleming	Coruba
L to R, Derek Campbell, Rana Campbell, Commodore Bruce Sherman
Possession Point Trophy for first overall in the Possession Point race	Derek Campbell	Banshee
L to R, Darrin Towe, Kristen Towe, Commodore Bruce Sherman
Pully Point Race Trophy for first overall in the Pully Point race	Darrin Towe	Wicked Wahine
L to R, Vice Commodore John Rahn, Commodore Bruce Sherman
The KVI Windjammer Trophy for first in the Windjammer Series	John Rahn and Tom O'Brien	Hooligan
Tryst
Stuart's at Shilshole Trophy for best overall in the Jack and Jill race	Stuart Farrell	Tryst
The Howard Ricketts Trophy for best overall in the Long Distance Series on Lake Washington	Dale Dunning	Water Torture

New additions to the Honor Roll of Champions

Brian Watkins, Declaration of Independence	Cape Flattery Race, 1st Overall
Chris Bundy	I-14 National Champion I-14 Pacific Rim Champion I-14 North American Champion
Eric Johnson and Levi White, CYC Sea Scouts	Kiwi Cup