(Annapolis, MD)- The J/109 East Coast Regatta Series will be comprised of the 2011 Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD Regatta and the J/109 East Coast Championship at Block Island Race week. To win the award a boat must compete at both events, and a total of three boats must compete for the trophy in order for it to be awarded. The keeper trophy will be awarded at the BIRW final awards presentation and evening party on Friday, June 24 beginning at 5 pm. Last year the award was a beautiful 12 inch high crystal vase engraved- 2010 J/109 East Coast Regatta Series, First Place. The perpetual trophy, shown here, will be shipped to the yacht club designated by the winner, where it will remain on display until another boat wins it. For more J/109 East Coast Regatta Series sailing information