Norm Lovendahl Trophy

The Norm Lovendahl Trophy is constructed of American and exotic hardwoods and is a rendition of the 105-foot ketch Yankee. In 1990, sailors in the MC fleet donated the trophy in memory of Norm Lovendahl, whose upbeat spirit and willingness to share his knowledge inspired all sailors who knew him. The Norm Lovendahl trophy, a perpetual trophy, is awarded to the most improved MC sailor. Fleet members select the winner after the last race of the season.

  • 1990 Dan Novak
  • 1991 John Tucker
  • 1992 Bob Palsedge
  • 1993 Mike Hirn
  • 1994 Steve Hirn
  • 1995 Mike Sherin
  • 1996 Kelly Reese
  • 1997 Kirk Kreutzig
  • 1998 David Eartly
  • 1999 Mike Kummer
  • 2000 Devin Farley
  • 2001 Leo Jean
  • 2002 Rod Rieger
  • 2003 Brian Hutchinson
  • 2004 Not awarded
  • 2005 Ron Tripp
  • 2006 Not awarded
  • 2007 Not awarded
  • 2008 Jeff Brassel
  • 2009 Steven Boho
  • 2010 Jay Jones
  • 2011 Not awarded
  • 2012 David Gallagher
  • 2013 Edward Stassen
  • 2014 Ellie Hirn
  • 2015 Chris Gannon
  • 2016 Chuck Theisenhusen
  • 2017 Hannah Ripkey
  • 2018 Laurie Morrissy
  • 2019 Tom Pomierski
  • 2020 William Plant
  • 2021 Kai Suh-Pomierski
  • 2022 Jason Thompson