Portage Yacht Club Perpetual Awards

Sailor of the Year Award
Given in recognition of outstanding performance in competition and sportsmanship.
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Exemplary Crew Award
Given in recognition of outstanding efforts as a crew and as a reminder to skippers and crews alike of the indispensable role that the crew plays in sailboat racing.
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Most Improved Sailor Award
Given to the skipper who has most improved in the current season.
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Chapin Coaching Award
Presented to a person who has, over the previous year, distinguished him- or herself by helping others improve their sailing skills.
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Most Promising Beginner Award
A young, beginning sailor who displays outstanding sportsmanship, desire, courage, and sailing skill.
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Outstanding Junior Sailor Award
A junior sailor who is outstanding in achievement and sportsmanship.
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The Scot Sportsmanship Award
Presented in acknowledgement of on-the-water integrity as practiced by a competing PYC sailor.
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Broken Rudder Award
Even great sailors have bad days!
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The Thomas Lott Award
In recognition and gratitude for outstanding contributions to Huron Portage Yacht Club and yacht racing, and for inspiration for others to follow this course.
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Past Commodores of Huron Portage and Portage Yacht Clubs