An interesting and sometimes dramatic race cycle reaches its crescendo tonight with the distribution of awards at Kaneohe Yacht Club. Race teams and supporters, often decked out in matching team aloha shirts, will mingle before taking a seat under the big tent or in the longhouse for presentations of performance awards and special prizes.
New for 2014 are the PHRF and ORR performance trophies. As the Pacific Cup trophy overall is awarded based on "Certified PHRF" for which not all boats are eligible, and moreover attempts to cover a very broad range of race conditions, race organizers decided to add these new trophies which reflect much closer inter-divisional competition. Of course, each division will receive a generous dose of trophies acquired from our sponsor Weems & Plath.
Family trophy, first passage, best prepared, team trophy, best navigator and other prizes are expected to be announced tonight as well. If prior events are any guide, expect more than a few surprises as well.
The event starts at 5, and food tickets remain on sale till mid-afternoon