Skipper-nominated Crew Awards

2009

·        High-impact Crew: Bruce Heida

·        Best New Crew: Brian Ganji

·        Most Improved Crew: Brenna Copeland

2008

·        High-impact Crew: Piercarlo Brunino, Brian Kuzon; RT

·        Best New Crew: Michael Scott, Becky Mach

·        Most Improved Crew: Stefano de Leo, Alan Rukin

2007

·        High-impact Crew: Laura Lake and Lisbet Kugler

·        Best New Crew: Chris Cook and Bruce Heida

·        Most Improved Crew: Catherine Calvin and Barb Thompson

2006

·        High-impact Crew: Matt Fitzsimmons and Lisbet Kugler

·        Best New Crew: Collin Kirby and Suzan Humphrey

·        Most Improved Crew: Matt Klise

2003

·        High-impact Crew: Skip Hirsch and Craig Huzway

·        Rookie Crew of the Year: Tracy Costigan

Recipients of the High-impact Crew award must have sailed for one or more Fleet 50 skippers in Fleet 50 racing events.  Winners will be determined based on strength of nominators’ citations, for making a significant difference in the racing performance of the boat or boats, commitment to racing, and support of the fleet.  The winners may not also receive awards for Best New Crew; Most Improved Crew; or Fleet Helper.

Recipients of the Best New Crew award must have completed their first season of racing for Fleet 50 skippers in Fleet 50 racing events.  Winners will be determined based on strength of nominators’ citations, for commitment to racing; sailing skill; and support of the Fleet.  The winners may not also receive awards for High-impact Crew; Most Improved Crew; or Fleet Helper.

Recipients of the Most Improved Crew award must have completed their second or subsequent season of racing for Fleet 50 skippers in Fleet 50 racing events.  Winners will be determined based on strength of nominators’ citations, for improved sailing skill, commitment to racing; and support of the Fleet.  The winners may not also receive awards for High-impact Crew; Best New Crew; or Fleet Helper.

Crew-nominated Skipper Awards

2009

·        Team Spirit Skipper: Red Fehrle

·        Mr. Congeniality: David Thompson

·        Skipper of the Year: Frank Gallagher

2008

·        Team Spirit Skipper: Collin Kirby and Red Fehrle

·        Mr. Hospitality/Congeniality: David Thompson

·        Skipper of the Year: Collin Kirby

·        Bungle Bucket: John Pemberton (see citation)

2007

·        Team Spirit Skipper: Chandler Owen and Russ Roberts

·        Mr. Congeniality: David Thompson

·        Skipper of the Year: Red Fehrle

·        Bungle Bucket: Jeff Storck (see citation)

2006

·        Team Spirit Skipper: Nabeel Alsalam

·        Mr. Congeniality: Red Fehrle

·        Skipper of the Year: Pat McGee

·        Bungle Bucket: Bob Wilbur

2003

·        Mr. Congeniality: Drew Hudson

·        Skipper of the Year: Jeff Storck

·        Bungle Bucket: Jeff Storck

2002

·        Mr. Hospitality: Jeff Storck

·        Mr. Congeniality: Joe Warren

·        Skipper of the Year: Pat McGee

·        Bungle Bucket: Drew Hudson with a close second by Jeff Storck (see citations)

The recipient of the Mr. Hospitality/Congeniality  award will be the Fleet 50 skipper who always seems ready to share a smile, some advice over a beer, makes people feel especially welcomed in the fleet, at the marina, and on their boat - and even better if they provide great lunches/refreshments/beer for their crew, or something to share on the grill after racing. 

The recipient of the Team Spirit Skipper award will be the skipper that makes racing/regattas a fun experience and does a great job fostering a team spirit on board, improving skills, encouraging participation. This has to do with competitive spirit but also patience on board and ability to make it a pleasant rather than stressful learning experience for the team as a whole, regularly attending races/going out there and doing their best regardless of performance.

The recipient of the Skipper of the Year award will be a Fleet 50 skipper who has demonstrated exceptional instances of support of the fleet, bravery, good judgment, and commitment to racing.  The nomination has no correlation to how good of a skipper they are.  This has to do w/ personality, fun, skill -- basically a popularity vote. In addition to the appropriate merchandise award, there is a perpetual trophy of a wood-framed mirror.

The recipient of the Bungle Bucket award will be the Fleet 50 skipper who has demonstrated exceptional instances of lapses of sailing judgment that resulted in humorous or entertaining outcomes.

A skipper may win only one of the above each year.

Iron Skipper Award

2009      Nabeel Alsalam
 

2008      Nabeel Alsalam
 

2007        Nabeel Alsalam

2006       Nabeel Alsalam
 

2003        Pat McGee

2000        Paul Maher

The recipient of the Iron Skipper award will be the skipper who has had the most race days on the water, including local and out-of-town events and days on the water serving on Race Committee.

Most Improved Skipper

2009      Laurie Duncan

The recipient of the Most Improved Skipper award will be the skipper who has improved their cumulative score in the Championship Series from the prior year by the largest number of positions..