The Corinthian Trophy
At an auction in Uppsala, Sweden, the historic Anker Trophy, crafted in 1918 by Norwegian silversmith David Andersen, was up for bid. The International Eight Metre Association (IEMA) saw this as a chance to reclaim a piece of its heritage. With a tip from friend Bobby Cyrus, the IEMA sent Tom Knutsen to secure the trophy. In a tense final moment, Tom placed a winning bid against an unknown competitor, bringing the trophy back to its rightful home. Renamed the Corinthian Trophy, it is now awarded annually at the World Cup to those embodying the true spirit of Eight Metre sailing.
