This thing about "trophy's" RICK, if more different boats start and sail the same course, is encompassed here by awarding an appropriate number of trophys relative to the number of starters in each "division" ie for five starters in a division a first second and third trophy will be presented (across the line) and for 8 starters an additional 1st 2nd and 3rd (on handicap) will be awarded. for every additional 3 starters in that division an additional trophy (on handicap) is awarded (or a breakup for trophys in a similar way but using different numbers of boats).
Seems to satisfy most "trophy hunting" sailors down here.
Although I must say that the "truely competitive" sailor could not care less about the trophys, they are more satisfied with the knowledge that they have been competitive.