Racing Club of the Year Trophy

The Racing Club of the Year Award shall be awarded annually by the Southern California Yachting Association to a club in recognition of the club running the most races for the year of competition. Senior, Regular, and Associate clubs (including clubs with an Interim status that fall within these categories) will compete against each other for this award.

2025 Seal Beach Yacht Club

Past Winners

2025	Seal Beach Yacht Club SlBYC
2024	Seal Beach Yacht Club SlBYC

Cruising Club of the Year Trophy

The Cruising Club of the Year Award shall be awarded annually by the Southern California Yachting Association to a club in recognition of the club running cruising activities. Senior, Regular, and Associate clubs (including clubs with an Interim status that fall within these categories) will compete against each other for this award.

2025 Port Royal Yacht Club

Past Winners

2025	Port Royal Yacht Club PRYC
2024	Seal Beach Yacht Club SlBYC

SCYA Racing & Cruising Club of the Year (COY) Criteria 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

January 15, 2026 – Submit club Yearbook data to SCYA, including club COY Coordinator
January 31, 2026 – Attend the SCYA COY Seminar (save the date; register when Zoom invite is sent out)
November 7, 2026 – Submit COY Binder for 2026

2026 CHANGES

- - - Racing and Cruising Club of the Year have separate criteria/Deeds of Gift and require separate binders.
    - Interim clubs are encouraged to compete in their eligible membership category (see COY criteria for guidelines.)
    - Electronic submission of binders is prohibited.
    - Elements of the criteria unrelated to cruising and racing have been eliminated.

QUESTIONS?

For clarification of Club of the Year (COY) criteria, contact COY Chairpersons: Sylvia Wheeler (ForSylviaW@aol.com) & Director David Campagnari (KDavidCamp@gmail.com).