The Thomas E. Curtis, Jr. Trophy was established in 1979 by members
of the Curtis family. Tommy was an active participant in the sport of
yacht racing from his early years sailing Turnabouts at the Crow Point
Sailing Club to his last adventure working for Sparkman Stephens and
sailing "Obsession" in the SORC Circuit. Sailing was his life and he
was a sailor to the end. This series is open to all Juniors qualifying
for the Sears Competition. It is a 'bring-your-own-boat series with
the two top competitors qualifying for the Area A competition and the
E. Jared Bliss, Jr. Trophy.