William F. Leonard Memorial
Trophy
1991
Bill
Leonard and his wife Susan sailed M-20's in the1980's and were very
competitive racers at Corinthian Sailing Club for many years.
Bill suffered a fatal heart attack while competing in the State
Fair Regatta in 1991. Susan (a nurse) was crewing for
him and they were leading race. Many of us believe that when
it is our turn to go, this would be the perfect way.
Bill really promoted the M-20 and held the
fleet together for a long time. He and Susan had each earned
Doctors degrees. Bill in electrical engineering and Susan
in nursing. Their M-20 was named "paradox". They
were a great team and had a lot of fun racing. But as with
any marriage, a little stress creeps in from time to time.
It takes a special couple that understands one another to weather
this and sail together week after week.
Because she appreciated all the problems of
married people sailing together, Susan created this trophy in Bill's
memory to recognize a husband and wife each year who both show the
spirit of competitive sailboat racing at Corinthian Sailing Club.
The trophy is meant to encourage married couples to sail together.
Nominations are presented to the board each
year. The Board votes on the nominees and selects the awardee.
The award is presented at the CSC Annual Awards Banquet.
Recipients
| 2019 |
Graham and Ellen Bryant |
| 2018 |
Forest and Mandy Atkins |
| 2017 |
Eric and Eileen Reisdorf |
| 2016 |
Robert and Nina Cummings |
| 2015 |
Robert and Nina Cummings |
| 2014 |
Tom and Melissa Miller |
| 2013 |
Cameron and Stephanie Murg |
| 2012 |
Steve and Renee Comen |
| 2011 |
Michael and Greta Mittman |
| 2010 |
Steve and Renee Comen |
| 2009 |
Steve Bell and Amanda Boers |
| 2008 |
Bob and Diane Van Buren |
| 2007 |
Bob and Kathy Harrington |
| 2006 |
Glenn and Barbara Rudolph |
| 2005 |
Bill and Gina Wilson |
| 2004 |
Steve and De McCombs |
| 2003 |
Tom and Melissa Miller |
| 2002 |
JC and Judy Adrian |
| 2001 |
JC and Judy Adrian |
| 2000 |
Phil and Teresa Morris |
| 1999 |
Michael and Greta Mittman |
| 1998 |
Kelly and Heidi Gough |
| 1997 |
Scott and Natalie Mauney |
| 1996 |
Roland and Bonnie Foerster |
| 1995 |
Kelly and Heidi Gough |
| 1994 |
Steve and Renee Comen |
| 1993 |
Robert and Carol Gough |
