U.S. INDEPENDENCE CUP
for the Chandler Hovey Jr. Trophy and Goldman Trophy
First established in 1986, the U.S. Independence Cup became US SAILING's
national championship for disabled sailors in 1989 and is organized by the Committee on
Sailors with Special Needs. The Chandler Hovey, Jr. Trophy was donated at the 1994
Independence Cup by A.G.A. Correa and Co. to US SAILING. "Buzz" Hovey, for whom
it is named, was active in 12 Metre racing in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s with
the family owned Twelve, Easterner. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1947, he
continued, nonetheless, to sail and race actively, especially in his Shields Class boat,
until 1981 when he retired from the racing circuit.
While there have been
several repeat winners, only Karen Mitchell of Deerfield Beach, FL has won
four times while Robie Pierce of Newport, RI has won thrice. |
