The NAI is an annual international event where predicted log racing champions from 13 regional associations throughout North America plus the prior years National Champion and previous year’s NAI winner gather to determine the "Best of the Best" in log racing. The NAI venue changes yearly. Click here for the NAI SCHEDULE
North American Invitational Trophy
Presented by Yachting Publications to the North American Cruiser Association in 1973, this sundial with a magnifying glass set to trigger the mounted cannon exactly at noon is the prestigious award given to the top skipper in the North American Invitational Championship contest.
NAI Keeper Trophies
The four trophies pictured will be given to the winners of the North American Invitational. The replica of the North American Invitational perpetual trophy will be presented to the winner of the contests. Second and Third places will receive the noon cannons. The owner of the winning vessel will receive the third cannon. These trophies are hand crafted by Dave Shreve of Saint Petersburg Yacht Club from brass salvaged from beached boats and sunken ships.
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