The PETTEE CUP was originated and donated by Andy and Mike Pettee in 1999. Mike Pettee is a founding member and coach of both the Maritime Rowing Club and New Canaan High School Crew.
The PETTEE CUP is awarded to that member of the New Canaan High School Women's Crew and New Canaan High School Men's Crew who, in the opinion of their coaches, have demonstrated an outstanding spirit of enthusiasm for rowing, an unrestrained willingness to learn and the highest level of motivation.