Each year at the Midwinters, the sailors nominate a fellow sailor for the Allen Douglas Memorial sportsmanship award, given to an individual who demonstrates behavior that is deserving of this honor.  It is one of the most prestigious perpetual awards awarded by the Flying Scot class.  Each nomination is written with the name of the nominee and the reason that person should be considered for the award.  This year we were unable to award this trophy to any individual because the voting resulted in a tie between 2 very deserving individuals - Amy Smith Linton and Ron Pletsch.  As a demonstration of how honorable both of these people are, each felt the award should be given to the other person.  Ron being the gentleman that he is gave Amy the keeper trophy, however both names will be engraved on the perpetual award.  Mr.Douglas and his family would be proud of this choice.  Thanks to Amy and Ron for all they do for the Flying Scot family to promote the class and make us happy to know both of them.