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Storm Trysail Club Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Perpetual Trophy to Recognize Paul Hoffman LARCHMONT, N.Y. (April 8, 2008) - The Storm Trysail Club (STC) has announced the establishment of a new perpetual trophy, the Paul Hoffman Trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of the organization's annual fall intercollegiate regatta. The trophy will be presented for the first time at the STC's 2008 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta presented by Prestige Toyota, which is scheduled for Columbus Day weekend (October 11-12, 2008) and hosted at Larchmont Yacht Club (Larchmont, N.Y.). Donated by Hoffman's family, the trophy memorializes the man who was not only a prominent member (1958 to 1996) and a Commodore of Larchmont Yacht Club but also a long-time member of the Storm Trysail Club. During a sailing career that spanned more than 40 years, Hoffman was a dominant force in cruising boat racing on Long Island Sound. He twice won the Stamford-Vineyard Race (1957, 1958) and was awarded the DeCoursey Fales Trophy - presented to the cruising boat with the best cumulative performance on the sound - three times. "Paul Hoffman had a huge presence in the Long Island racing community," said STC Commodore John Fisher. "As both a promoter of the sport and a great competitor who always had a mix of crew ages on his boats, it is apropos for the STC Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta to present a perpetual award in his honor." For the fifth year, the STC Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta will bring together boats and their owners with college sailors to expose the latter to the challenges and teamwork required in big-boat racing. In 2007, 33 teams consisting of 235 college sailors competed, and this year organizers expect to see participation at this popular event reach an all-time high. Racing takes place in five classes (J/44, J/122, J/109, J/105 and Level 72), and the winning percentage of each class winner will be calculated. The boat with the highest percentage will be awarded the Paul Hoffmann Trophy. Joining Prestige Toyota in supporting the regatta are Vineyard Vines, Rolex Watch U.S.A., Safe Flight, UK-Halsey Sailmakers, J/Boats, Gill and Dax One Touch Winch Handles. About the Storm Trysail Club - The Storm Trysail Club (STC), reflecting in its name the sail which must be shortened when facing adverse conditions, is one of the world's most respected sailing clubs, with its membership comprised strictly of skilled blue water and ocean racing sailors. In addition to holding various prestigious offshore racing events (including the Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race, Block Island Race Week presented by Rolex and Block Island Race), STC also hosts the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta and annual junior safety-at-sea seminars. It also has developed the Storm Trysail Transpac 65 and the Box Rule that will govern its design. Additional information is available at www.stormtrysail.org <http://www.stormtrysail.org/> . Teams wishing to enter should contact Regatta Chair Adam Loory at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -end-
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