All Catalina Fleet 69 Austin, Texas Stough Award

Presented to persons who exhibit a boundless love for both the sport of sailing and fellow members of the Catalina Fleet 69.

Herb and Irma Stough were persons who were always there to catch your bow line, offer you a hand, give you a smile, lend you  an ear. If there was a fire they probably gathered most of the wood. Got a question? Feel free to ask Herb and he’d be glad to discusss it with you. New to the fleet and don’t know anyone? There was Irma with a warm, gracious smile and presto!, you felt like one of the gang.

Every action, statement or offer was made willingly and with genuine sincerity. For their efforts, they received great pleasure in your presence and knowing you were being given the opportunity to share an experience or event, which brought them great happiness and enjoyment.

No, you don’t obtain this honor by simply hosting the best cruise, being the best racer, or accomplishing the most for the Fleet. But, rather by exhibiting a love for the sport, the events, and a dedication to do as much as you possibly can for the enhancement of the Fleet and the co-members’ enjoyment.

Through this exhibited spirit we will have a richer sailing experience and Herb and Irma will always be sailing with us.

“You just knew they were always going to be there welcoming you to their home or guiding your boat into shore and catching your bow line.”