For his long service to the CCA on the technical committee and Bermuda Race Committee, his quiet but able advice on so many technical matters, and his extensive cruising and racing record. He reflects the competence of the sailor for whom this trophy is named.
The Richard S. Nye Trophy
The Richard S. Nye trophy is a CCA member lifetime achievement award for meritorious service and seamanship in long-distance cruising.
The trophy is a perpetual trophy in honor of Richard S. Nye, Commodore of the Cruising Club of America 1974-1975, Vice Commodore 1972-1973, and Treasurer 1959-1970. The trophy is to be awarded at the discretion of the Governing Board of the Cruising Club of America to a member who has brought distinction to the Club by meritorious service, outstanding seamanship, outstanding performance in long distance cruising or racing, statesmanship in the affairs of international yachting, or any combination of the above. The award may be as often as annually but need not be made each year.
This trophy is donated by the many crew members who have enjoyed the privilege of sailing aboard Richard S. Nye’s various yachts named Carina. A record of their names shall be maintained with the deed of gift in the archives of the Cruising Club of America.
If in any year, the Governing Board determines it to be in the best interest of the Club, and consistent with the philosophy of yachting as exemplified by Richard S. Nye’s outstanding record in this field, it may by unanimous vote at a duly called meeting of the Board, amend, alter, or rescind any of the terms of this dedication without notice or consent of the donors of the trophy.
For his many years of meritorious service to the CCA as the pro bono auditor of the club since 1974, which was done with distinction and little fanfare. His efforts reflect the highest standards of volunteer service to the Club.
For service to the Club in a number of capacities, including Rear Commodore of the Boston Station, chairman of many cruise committees, including the 60th Anniversary Cruise and the 75th Anniversary cruise, membership committee chairman, and for his insightful work on the paper, "Views on a Vision for the CCA."
For service to the Club in its top offices and on many of its committees; in addition for his service as ambassador of the Club to the world during his extensive cruising.
In recognition of his successful endeavor of many years to traverse the Northwest Passage across the top of North America from west to east. The knowledge gained from his experiences in the North is shared with the public through numerous books and articles, and with our members via the CCA NEWS.
For twenty two years of service to the Club as General Counsel. In addition to his legal efforts, he has been an active sailor having made several ocean passages.
For many years of service to the Club on five different committees (some as chairman) and Club Historian. As a well known author his writings are based on extensive sailing in the best tradition of the Cruising Club of America.
For outstanding seamanship, extensive long distant cruising (7 Parkinson Awards) and racing, and statesmanship in affairs of international yachting.
For generous service to the CCA including twelve years as Treasurer, eight years as Chairman of The Bonnell Cove Committee and Chairman of the Bermuda Race Committee.
For over 60 years of outstanding service to the Cruising Club of America. His significant influence and guidance to the CCA and the ORC Technical Committee have helped to make their efforts productive in encouraging able, fast sailboats.