Introduction

This book, prepared by the GYA Trophy Committee, contains a title page, a color photograph, a drawing with detailed dimensions and description of materials, a deed of gift and a record of winners for each GYA Perpetual Trophy.

The book also records the following two trophies owned by others:

The Sir Thomas Lipton Interclub Challenge Trophy, emblematic of the premiere Interclub One-design GYA Championship, owned by the Southern Yacht Club, and,
The Knost Perpetual Trophy, awarded to the team winning the womens' GYA Championship.

The information contained herein, besides being a virtual history of all GYA interclub competition, should also be of help to replace or restore any trophy that is lost or damaged.

We acknowledge the generosity and quality work of Rod Gunnell of New Orleans Reproductions, Mug Cole for her artwork and many miles and hours of dedication, Susan Vaillant for establishing a computer base for recording future trophy winners, the Bay-Waveland Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary for final assembly of the books, and any number of you who have taken the time to assist us in this endeavor.

Henry G. Chapman, Chairman

GYA Trophy Committee

Robert J. Bailey 
Oliver J. Counce
John G. Curren, Jr.
Joe C. East
Calvin Jones, III
Basil Kennedy
John Morrow
Mark Smith
Travis Stallworth