2023 Perpetual Trophies
These trophies are awarded to racing yachts based on performance or that exemplify excellence in sportsmanship, racing, and presentation. Some are long-standing perpetual trophies from the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. Others are newly established for the Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge/BHYC Annual Regatta. Congratulations to all the winners and their contributions to the sport of sailing.
Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge Trophy
Spirit skippered by Lars Forsberg
Awarded to the yacht in the Vintage or Classics Divisions with the Best Overall Performance
Nathaniel S Wilson Sailmaker Trophy
Ponyo skippered by Paul Koch
Recognizes the yacht which demonstrates the preservation and continuation of classic yachting following the example of Nathaniel S. Wilson
Apparition Trophy--Overall Winner PHRF/One Designs
Wolverine skippered by Doug Weisz & Molly White
Awarded to the PHRF Racing Division Yacht or Modern One Design Class Yacht with the Best Overall Performance in the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club's Annual Regatta
Hard A Lee II Trophy
C-Fever Skippered by Carol Sewell
Awarded to the Boothbay Harbor One Design with the Best Overall Performance in the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club's Annual Regatta
Pea Pod Trophy
Anna Grace skippered by Toby Clarkson
Recognizes a smaller keelboat which through the combination of performance, sportsmanship, and other action enhances the enjoyment of sailboat racing
Youth Team Trophy
Widespread Panic skippered by Arden Carleton
Best performing youth team (all under 21)
Hank Spencer Memorial Award
Inflection Point skippered by Patrick Mailloux
Recognizes the Best Overall Performance of the team with at least 30% of the crew under 18 years of age