Phil Lotz is awarded the Herreshoff Medal by Commodore David K. Elwell Jr. Lotz, a trustee, was the winning skipper in the NYYC Invitational Cup and the NYYC Swan 42 Nationals. Dan Nerney photos.  

 Jim Richardson, middle, receives the Mosbacher Trophy from Commodore Elwell. His sister Beth Duggan, Racing Coordinator of the NYYC, looks on. Richardson won the 2009 Rolex Farr 40 Worlds in Italy. The Mosbacher Trophy is given to the NYYC Yachtsman of the Year.  

 "To the victors go the spoils..."

 George David, right, skipper of Rambler, receives the Queen's Cup from Commodore Elwell.

  Kate Ryan, left, and Ashley McCormick.

 John Mendez, right, receives an award from NYYC Vice Commodore Robert C. Towse Jr. Mendez, a trustee, directed the very successful NYYC Invitational Cup in September.  

  Commodore Elwell presents the Queen's Cup Race Day Trophy to Beth and John Bonds.

 Dr. Robin Wallace, left, and Linc Jewett, right,  accept the new

Fairfa Cups for Motor Yachts on the Annual Cruise from Commodore Elwell.

Mick Harvey and Wendy Touton accept the Edward Welch Clucas Trophy from Rear Commodore Thomas Harrington, center. The award was given to Rambler.

 Commodore Elwell presents Nancy Deutsch with the Royal Perth Yacht Club trophy for Chippewa.

Bill Sweetser holds the Una Cup--an Annual Cruise trophy.