Trophies & Fun Prizes
The Latitude 38 Performance Trophy is awarded for the statistically best performance relative to division, as compared to winners in other divisions. 2008 winner was RainDrop, Joby Easton & Bill Huseby.
Sailors of all skill levels sailing boats large and small participate in this major ocean race. Each sailor, whether they win a major trophy or not, is a winner. This “can do” attitude helps make the Pacific Cup the “Fun Race to Hawaii.” This year’s awards will be presented during the Awards Ceremonies at Kaneohe Yacht Club on July 23, 2010.
The Best First Passage Trophy is awarded to the best passage by a “rookie” yacht and crew as identified by the Race Committee. 2008 winner was Checkered Past, Chris Gibbs.
Yacht Awards: *Indicates perpetual trophy The Pacific Cup* is a bronze cup awarded to first place on corrected time among all monohull PCR rating divisions. Past winners exemplify the diversity of the Pacific Cup fleet, from a double-handed 24 foot boat to fully-crewed cruisers and “fast-is-fun” surfers.
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RainDrop, Cascade 36, Joby Easton & Bill Huseby Lightning, Santa Cruz 52, Tom Akin Winnetou, Santa Cruz 52, Martin Brauns Wildflower, Wylie Custom 27, Skip Allan & Tad Palmet Octavia, Santa Cruz 50, Shepard Kett Waterpik, Newport 30, Robert Nance Illusion, Cal 40, Sally Lindsay & Stan Honey Moonshine, Dogpatch 26, Bill & Melinda Erkelens Team Bonzi, Moore 24, Frank Ansak & Jim Quanci Oaxaca, Santa Cruz 50, Jim Ryley Saraband, Westsail 32, David King
The Record Passage Trophy* is a half-model of Merlin awarded for the fastest passage on record from San Francisco to Hawaii. The time to beat is Mari-Cha IV’s 5 days, 5 hours, 38 minutes and 10 seconds set in 2004 by Robert Miller.
The Fastest Passage Trophy* is an etching on glass featuring a boat surfing a Pacific swell. It is awarded to the boat with the shortest elapsed time without time allowance.
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Pegasus 50, Open 50, Philippe Kahn Lightning, Santa Cruz 52, Tom Akin Mari Cha IV, Custom 147, Robert Miller** Zephyrus V, R/P 86, Robert McNeil & John Bertrand Pegasus, Andrews 70, Philippe Kahn Pyewacket, Santa Cruz 70 Turbo, Roy Disney** Rage, Wylie 70, Steve Rander** Rage, Wylie 70, Steve Rander** Mongoose, Santa Cruz 70, Stan Honey & Paul Simonsen Heart of Gold, Schumacher 50, Sue & Jim Corenman Kathmandu, Santa Cruz 70, Philippe Kahn
San Francisco to Kauai:
1986 Swiftsure III, Frers 59, Sy Kleinman** 1984 Merlin, Lee Custom 67, Ben Choate III** 1982 Merlin, Lee Custom 67, Syndicate** 1980 Merlin, Lee Custom 67, Norton Smith** **Set fastest passage record
The First Hawaiian Boat to Finish Trophy* is a three foot high carved wooden statue of King Kamehameha awarded to the first boat to finish on corrected time skippered by a resident of Hawaii. 2008 Cirrus, Steadfast 40, Bill Myers 2006 2 Guys on the Edge, 1D35, Dan Doyle 2004 Ikaika, Tartan 3700, Tony Miller,
The Carl Schumacher Trophy* is a koa wood bowl awarded to the first Carl 2008 2006 2004
Schumacher designed boat to finish on corrected time. Sapphire, Synergy 1000, David Rasmussen Morpheus, Schumacher 50, Jim Gregory Morpheus, Schumacher 50, Jim Gregory
The Team Trophy* is awarded to the three-yacht team with the best total performance. Any three yachts from the same yacht club may register as a team entry. It was first awarded in 2008. The first winner was Encinal Yacht Club (Shaman, Azure and Music), which has donated a bronze sculpture of three dolphins as a perpetual trophy for this award.
The Best Prepared Yacht Trophy is awarded to the yacht which, as identified by the Chief Inspector with input from all inspectors, best demonstrates a thorough, thoughtful, and seamanlike preparation for the race, including implementation of the Equipment Requirements. 2008 winner was Oceanaire, Garrett Caldwell.
The Best Family Yacht Trophy is awarded to the best performing yacht crewed by family members. 2008 winner was Sapphire, David Rasmussen and family.
Division Awards: In each division a beautiful Weems & Plath clock is awarded to first, second, and third place on corrected time (depending on the number of entries in each division).
Individual Awards: The Henri-Lloyd Pacific Cup Navigator’s Trophy* is a Wempe Marine-Quartz Chronometer, mounted in a mahogany box awarded to the navigator who demonstrates the highest level of skill in helping his boat achieve an outstanding result as judged by a panel appointed by the PCYC board. 2008 Bill Huseby, RainDrop 2006 Spencer Fulweiler, Cayenne 2004 Robert Stege, Punahele, 2002 Doug Mahone, Sonata, 2000 Paul Kamen, Elan, 1998 Robert Woodford Grey Eagle 1996 Bill Myers, Sonata 1994 Craig Walker, Different Worlds 1992 David Sapiane, Ta Mana
The George R. Barrett Memorial Trophy*is a teak sailboat awarded by the PCYC Commodore to an individual who exhibits outstanding seamanship as well as distinguished service, dedication, and enthusiasm for the race. George is remembered for his leadership in organizing the Pacific Cup Yacht Club, finding sponsorship for the race, and establishing Kaneohe Bay as the finish destination.
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Pat Lowther, PCYC Jim Antrim, Richmond Yacht Club Sue and Jim Corenman, Richmond Yacht Club Lucie Van Breen, PCYC Chuck Cunningham, PCYC Bobbi Tosse, Bodacious Jim Quanci, Miramar Joseph Starr, Kaneohe Yacht Club Stan Honey, Mongoose Ned Flohr, Tin Man Ralph Wilson, Alpha
The Doug Vann Memorial Trophy* consists of five silver dolphins leaping over a cresting sea. It is awarded to an individual selected by Kaneohe Yacht Club who, through their enthusiasm and dedication, best exemplifies the spirit of the “Fun Race to Hawaii.” 2008 Lynda Jones 2006 Cheryl Hunt and Taimi Small 2004 Marcy Fleming and Genie Simeona 2002 Iwalani Stone 2000 Honey and Kimo Corstorphine Additional Awards: Other prizes may be awarded for notable performance in one of a variety of special categories, some just for fun and some for serious accomplishments during the race. These prizes are announced at the Awards Ceremony.
Double-handled Record Passage: In 2008 Philippe Kahn on Pegasus 50, an Open 50, was given an award for setting a double-handed elapsed time record of 7 days, 15 hours, 17 minutes, and 50 seconds.
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