Annual Awards

COMMODORE’S TROPHY
This trophy was donated by our first commodore, Everett A. Cooper.  Since 1969 it is awarded annually to a person or persons designated by the Board of Governors for reasons they deem appropriate and in keeping with the object of the Club.

2015- Hugh Hunsinger

2014 – Les Bowman

2013 – Peter Jenkins

2012 – Rick Beck 

2011 – Tom Klin

2010 – Bob Missel

2009 – Mark Fortin 

2008 – Sue and Bob Wisner 

2007 – The Activities Committee

2006 – Sally Faulkner

TIGRESS TROPHY
This trophy originated in 1982 and is awarded annually to the NCYC family achieving the best performance in club cruise related races.

2014 – Laurie & John Pavlos, "Avanti"

2011-2012 Not Awarded

2011 – Rob Hathaway & Linda Tuzzio, "Nepenthe"

2010 – Vinciguerra Family, "Rainbow"

2009 – Not Awarded

2008 – Not Awarded

2007 – Not Awarded
2006 – Mark & Jennifer Fortin in "Outstanding"

CRUISING CLASS TROPHY
This perpetual trophy was donated by John B. McPhearson in 1975.  It is awarded to the NCYC boat competing in the non-spinnaker class which compiles the best combined times for the Inner Light Classic and Outer Light Classic races.

2013 – Anne Troy in "Bianca"

2011-2012 Dan Ferrier, "Stray Cat"

2010 – Mark Fortin in "Outstanding"

2009 – Dan Ferrier in "Stray Cat"

2008 – Dan Ferrier in "Stray Cat"

2007 – Roy Guile in "Kristina"

2006 – Lou Vinciguerra in "Rainbow"

BELLE 8 TROPHY
This trophy, donated by Ann & Norm Sachs in 1984, is awarded to the lady skipper who wins the Belle 8 Race.

2014 – Melissa Pardi in "Judith Marie"

2013 - No Race

2010-2012 – Anne Troy in "Bianca"

2009 – Janet Vinciguerra in "Rainbow" 

2008 – No Race

2007 – Anne Troy in "Bianca"

2006 – Ruth Hockert in "Kristina"

NCYC OUTER LIGHT TROPHY
This permanent trophy originated in 1991. It is awarded to the yacht club whose two non-spinnaker boats accumulate the best overall score in ECSA events for the season.

2009-2013 – Duck Island Yacht Club

2008 – Niantic Bay Yacht Club

2007 – Niantic Bay Yacht Club

2006 – Milford Yacht Club

NORTH COVE YACHT CLUB TROPHY
This permanent trophy originated in 1971.  It is awarded to the yacht club whose four spinnaker class boats accumulated the best overall score in ECSA events for the season.

2013 – Milford Yacht Club

2012 – Duck Island Yacht Club

2011 – Milford Yacht Club

2010 – Duck Island Yacht Club
2009 – Duck Island Yacht Club
2008 – Brandford Yacht Club
2007 – Milford Yacht Club
2006 – Milford Yacht Club

THURSDAY NIGHT SERIES

2014 Dan Ferrier "Stray Cat"

2013

2012 Spring Series – Anne Troy, "Bianca" • Summer Series – Anne Troy, "Bianca" • Overall "Bianca"

2011 Spring Series – Dan Ferrier, "Stray Cat" • Summer Series – Anne Troy, "Bianca" • Overall "Stray Cat"

2010 CLASS I Dan Ferrier in "Stray Cat", CLASS II Anne Troy in "Bianca"

2009 CRUISING NON-SPINNAKER CLASS Dan Ferrier in "Stray Cat", SPINNAKER CLASS Peter Mletschnig in "Salty"
2008 CRUISING NON-SPINNAKER CLASS Roy Guile in "Kristina", SPINNAKER CLASS Peter Mletschnig in "Salty"

2007 CRUISING NON-SPINNAKER CLASS Roy Guile in "Kristina", SPINNAKER CLASS Peter Mletschnig in "Salty"
2006 CRUISING NON-SPINNAKER CLASS Roy Guile in "Kristina", SPINNAKER CLASS Peter Mletschnig in "Salty"

ELMER G. E. JOHNSON MEMORIAL TROPHY
Since 1988 this trophy is awarded to the winners of the annual Series I and II Dinghy Races.

2013 – Not Awarded

2010-2012 – SERIES I Not Awarded  SERIES II Not Awarded

2009 – SERIES I David Miller SERIES II Carolyn Barter

2008 – SERIES I David Miller SERIES II Not Awarded

2007 – SERIES I Lou Vinciguerra SERIES II William Hincks 

2006 – SERIES I David Miller SERIES II Carolyn Barter                                      

HERBERT FORKELL MEMORIAL TROPHY
Since 1977 this trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual Dinghy Racing competition, which pits the top three finishers of the Series I and II races against each other in a round-robin event.

2008-2013 – Not Awarded

2007 – Amy Vinciguerra

2006 – Lou Vinciguerra

GORDON S. HUNTER MEMORIAL TROPHY
This trophy originated in 1985.  It is awarded annually to the person who consistently supports the Dinghy Racing series.  The recipient is selected by the racers.

2007-2013 – Not Awarded

2006 – William & Claudia Hincks

NCYC JUNIOR DINGHY RACING CHAMPION
This award originated in 1987 and recognizes the winner of the Junior Dinghy Racing Series.

2014 – Ian Mason

2012-2013 – Matt Rooke Fanelli

2011 – Peter Malinovsky

2010 – Lynsey Kirby

2009 – Peter Malinovsky

2008 – Lynsey Kirby

2007 – Emily Miller

2006 – Francis Russo

PHILIP WICK, JR. MEMORIAL TROPHY
Since 1991 this permanent trophy is awarded, whenever appropriate, to recognize feats of seamanship and/or sportsmanship by a participant in the junior sailing program.

2014 – Kayla Holts, Ana Hester, Jack Lacey-Giugno

2013 – Bridget Conkling, Seth Pardi, Kevin Ryff

2012 – Brendan Montano, Serena Eldredge, Abby Helme

2011 – Wyatt Smith, Abby Helme

2010 – Max Griswold, Liszzie O'Brien, David Konstorum

2009 – Ben Pavlos, Jordan Shrophire

2008 – Will Burton, Sean McAvoy, Maddie Malinovsky

2007 – Thomas Jordan, Tyler Smith, Louise Vercuil

2006 – Matty Faulkner & Hunter Spitale

JOHN RAYMOND FULLER MEMORIAL QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE CUP
This award originated in 2004. It is awarded to the North Cove Yacht Club Junior Program sailor who demonstrates the strongest commitment while showing the most improvement.

2014 – Max Chupak

2013 – Matthew Rooke-Fanelli

2012 – David Konstorum

2011 – Alex Merriam

2010 – Lynsey Kirby

2009 – Lynsey Kirby

2008 – Amy Vinciguerra

2007 – Emily Miller

2006 – Kelly Standart

CR-914 MODEL RACING ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP
This award is given to the CR-914 class radio controlled model sailboat skipper who has the best combined score for the season.

2011-2014 – Bill Hincks

2010 – Dave Miller

2008-2009 – Bill Hincks

2007 – Steve Clarke

2006 – Don Beaulieu

2005 – Mike Armstrong

2003-2004 Sarge Tower

2002 – Mike Armstron

2001 – Sarge Tower

2000 – Mike Armstrong