Coronado Yacht Club
Juniors Handbook

CYC Awards

Coronado Yacht Club presents several awards to Junior Members and Junior Program participants at the Annual Trophy Dinner held in November. These awards are presented for superior qualities of attitude, sailing skills, sportsmanship, Corinthian spirit, etc. The purpose of the awards is to recognize individuals who achieve standards well above average. They are intended to provide encouragement and incentive to those who represent CYC and consistently excel in the areas listed above. The "racing season," for which several Awards are dependent, shall be from the first regatta after the trophy dinner until the Jr. Commodores Regatta at MBYC in November of the following year.

John Callahan Memorial Trophy

(Established 2001, the Callahan family and John’s many friends)

This trophy is to be awarded to an enthusiastic sailor in Coronado Yacht Club’s youth program who demonstrates persistence, determination and regular participation in an effort to improve his/her sailing skills.

Cynnie Dennett Memorial Trophy

(Established 1961, friends of Cynnie Dennett. Amended 1974, R.H. Lenson)

Presented to the Junior Member of CYC who throughout the year demonstrates superior qualities of SPORTSMANSHIP, PERSONAL CONDUCT, AND HELPFULNESS. Conduct that aids and supports the accomplishment of club sailing, social and other related activities shall be weighed heavily in choosing the recipient. Service as Junior Division officers, committeemen, as well as participation in sailing events are examples of the people to be considered. The CYC Board of Directors appoints selection Committee.

Scott Harris Memorial Award

(Established 1989, Friends of Scott Harris)

Presented to the "Outstanding Junior Competitive Sailor of the Year, under the age of 21, in good standing as CYC Member for previous 12 months, to be selected for their achievements and contributions to the sport of competitive sailing." Sail Fleet Captain directs the selection process, by ballot, voted by members of CYC, who skipper a yacht they own or charter, which competes in no fewer than (12) club, local, or SCYA races during the (12) months preceding the vote. Should a tie occur in voting, a run-off ballot will be held.

David Allen Smith

(Established 1992, CYC Board of Directors)

Awarded to Jr. Member or Junior Program Participant in recognition of his/her ATTITUDE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, and SPORTING CONDUCT exemplifying the Corinthian spirit in the sport of sailing.

• Selection shall be jointly by the Jr. Program Director and Jr. Parent Advisor(s).
• The CYC Board of Directors may, at its pleasure, provide a scholarship or monetary award to the winner.

Dennlers High Point Perpetual Trophy

(Established 1966, Philip Dennler)

Presented to the Naples Sabot Sailor, under the age of 14 who accumulates the highest number of points as determined by the Jr. Program Director in the areas of RACING, SEAMANSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP and BOAT MAINTENANCE.

• The class of boat for this award shall be the Naples Sabot. Sailors of all fleets (A,B,C1,C2,C3) shall be eligible.
• The recipient shall not have reached their 14th birthday by CYC Opening Day (May) of same year.
• The racing portion of this award shall consist of Summer "Luff-in" regattas at MBYC, CYC and SDYC, and the Sabot Nationals. (see HP formula).
• Up to 25 points will be awarded by the Jr. Director based on their observations for seamanship and sporting conduct.
• 20 points will be awarded to all entries in Best Sabot competition held on CYC Opening Day in May. 25 points will be awarded to the winner of the competition.

 

Laser Fleet Champion

(Established 1987), Mike Bingham)

Presented to the Junior Member who has achieved the lowest points (see LP formula) racing in Laser or Laser Radial during the racing season, and consisting of the following regattas:

SDAYC "Luff-ins"

SCYYRA Ullman/Frost Series

• If appropriate, award will be presented for Laser "Full-Rig" and Laser Radial sailor, and both names shall be engraved on Perpetual award.

 

Sabot Fleet Champion

(Established 1961, CYC Board of Directors)

Presented to the Junior Member who has achieved the lowest points (see LP formula) racing the Naples Sabot in the following regattas:

SDYC Jr. Invitational

SDAYC "Luff-ins"

Sabot Nationals

MBYC Jr. Commodore’s Regatta

Junior Commodores Corinthian Award

(Established 1948, Bob Phillips)

Presented to the Junior Member that best exemplifies the Corinthian spirit. The recipient shall be determined by the Junior Program Director and Junior Advisor(s).

Uncle Bill Junior Yacht Races Perpetual

(Established 1948, W.F. Betzer, amended 1997 Thom and Gina Bernsen)

Presented to the Junior Member (skipper) who has accumulated the highest total points (see HP formula) during the year. Points shall be accumulated for any class of boat that is sailed in a sanctioned (SDAYC, SCYYRA, US Sailing) Jr. Event.

Seven-Up Cup

(Established 1947, Elmer Muhl and Seven-Up Bottling Company)

Presented to the Junior Member who has accumulated the highest total points (see HP formula) in any individual class of boat during the year.

Sam Cobean Perpetual Sabot Trophy

(Established 1955, Sam Cobean)

Awarded to the top finisher in the Jr/Sr. Sabot Regatta during Labor Day weekend.

Lenson/Opening Day Sr. Sabot Race

(Established 1973, Bob Lenson)

Awarded to the CYC Member (over 18 yrs) who wins the 3-race Sabot regatta on CYC Opening Day.

Jr. Directors Special Recognition Award

(Established 1998, Jon Rogers)

Awarded to any number of CYC Jr. Members, Volunteers or youth sailing participants who through their actions earn special recognition. Those to be recognized shall be selected by CYC Jr. Program Director. John Callahan Memorial, and the Fred and Ann Kirshner Award.

Fred and Anne Kirschner Perpetual Award.

(Established 2003, Allie Collier Ginty)

Awarded to an adult/adults who have consistently performed dedicated service to Coronado Yacht Club Junior Sailing.

CYC HIGH POINT FORMULA

Sailor is awarded points based on largest regatta of year. For example; 180 boats are entered in Dutch Shoe Marathon. Any sailor that places 1^st in any Jr. Regatta is scored 180 points, 2^nd place 179 points, 3^rd place 178 points. Sailors who do not attend get 0 points.

CYC LOW POINT FORMULA

Overall finish position in regatta divided by number of entrants in fleet multiplied by 100. Example: 6^th place with 20 entrants = 6/20 X 100+30 points. Most points a sailor can get if they attend are 100 points. Sailors who do not attend get 200 points.

INSA Award

Jeanne Lynch Award

Presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the Naples Sabot Association.

San Diego Area Yacht Clubs (SDAYC) Awards

Paul J. Hartley "Junior Yachtsman of the Year"

The Paul J. Hartley Memorial Award recognizes a junior yachtsman or yachtswoman under the age of 18 for both service to their community and their ability on the water. CYC award recipients: 1974 Sue Mercer; 1991 David Houser; 1999 Lauren Bernsen; 2001 Lauren Bernsen.

Yacht Racing Union Of Southern California (YRUSC) Awards

Youth Excellence Award

This award is presented annually to an outstanding youth sailor for his or her achievements in racing, citizenship, sportsmanship and social attitude. CYC award recipients: 1990 David Houser, 1999 Lauren Bernsen.

The Jessica Uniak Sportsmanship Trophy

This trophy is awarded annually to a volunteer involved in youth sailing that has exhibited outstanding enthusiasm and energy in advancing youth sailing.