The Nation Trophy was awarded to the most improved sailor in the Lightning Class in the 1950’s and 1960’s.
This trophy no longer exists at the Club. Additional information about this trophy would be appreciated.
| 1952 | Earl Fisher | 1957 | Tom Davis |
| 1953 | James Dressel | 1958 | Tom Davis |
| 1954 | Tim Fisher | 1959 | Ed Ballenger |
| 1955 | Ed Ballenger | 1960 | John Ranft |
| 1956 | – | 1961 | John Schneider |