Annapolis Yacht Club rededicates trophy to sailor Jim Allsopp

George Collins always felt confident before a race, thanks in large part to Jim Allsopp. A skilled program manager, Allsopp prepared Collins’ boats and teams for major offshore racing. Collins, CEO of T. Rowe Price, raced successfully with Allsopp on boats such as Moxie and Chessie Racing, achieving considerable success and breaking records.

Allsopp, who ran North Sails Annapolis for nearly 30 years, played a crucial role in teaching Collins and his wife Maureen the complexities of competitive sailing. Collins valued Allsopp’s expertise and friendship, often remarking that he never left the dock without him. Together they achieved many victories, including setting a record in the 1999 Annapolis-to-Newport Race with Chessie Racing.

The Annapolis Yacht Club has honored Allsopp’s contributions to sailing by renaming a prestigious trophy in his memory. The James Allsopp Seafarer Trophy, originally called the Chelsea Clock Trophy, was re-dedicated in 2017 after Allsopp passed away in 2016. The trophy is awarded to the skipper with the best combined performance in the Annapolis-to-Newport and Newport-to-Bermuda races.

Allsopp’s widow, Holley, and sons, James and Cole, are very grateful for the tribute. James, who followed in his father’s footsteps as a professional sailor, expressed pride in his father’s lasting legacy. He noted that his father’s dedication to sailing and his ability to promote teamwork and camaraderie had a significant impact on the sailing community.

The Annapolis Yacht Club continues to honor many sailing achievements through various trophies, including the James Allsopp Seafarer Trophy. This recognition not only celebrates Allsopp’s contributions, but also serves as an inspiration to future sailors.

For more information on the trophies awarded during the Annapolis-to-Newport Race, visit Annapolis Newport Race Trophies.

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