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The Publisher
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Mar 24, 2011, 1:09 PM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Jan Harley, Media Pro, 401-849-0220

Annapolis, Md. (March 24, 2011) - NASCAR has Charlotte, Rock and Roll has Cleveland, and one can hardly watch sports on TV without hearing about Hall of Fame inductees in basketball (Springfield), baseball (Cooperstown) and tennis (Newport). Now sailing will, too.

The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame (NSHOF) is set to honor its first class of inductees on October 23, 2011, during ceremonies scheduled to take place at San Diego Yacht Club in California. The undertaking to recognize Americans who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing is central to the mission of the NSHOF which was formed in 2005 and has already completed phase one of its plan to establish a permanent facility on the historic waterfront of Annapolis, Maryland.

Having progressed from concept to property acquisition to the establishment of an educational program, the National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame is now taking steps to determine the first 15 inductees with the confirmation of its selection process.

Nominations will be accepted from the general public for candidates who are American citizens, who are 45 years of age and up, and who have made significant impact on the growth and development of the sport in the U.S. in categories such as design, racing, cruising, coaching and administration, among others. Non-citizens may be included if they have also had an impact on the sport in the U.S., and posthumous nominations will also be accepted. Click here for Induction By-Laws & Rules

“We now have one place that will honor the heroes of American sailing,” said US SAILING President Gary Jobson in endorsing the NSHOF. A selection committee appointed by the NSHOF will include representatives from the national governing body, the sailing media, the sailing industry, community sailing and NSHOF founding yacht clubs.

The nomination period will run from April 1 through June 1, with the inductees for 2011 determined by late August. Through 2013, the number of inductees will not exceed 15; thereafter it will not exceed five. Details on how to submit a nomination will be available next week.

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The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to: Preserving the history of the sport and its impact on American culture; honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing; the teaching of math, science and American history; inspiring and encouraging sailing development; and to providing an international landmark for sailing enthusiasts.

The NSHOF has partnered with US SAILING and the U.S. Naval Academy, and is associated with the Herreshoff Marine Museum, Sailing World, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Water Trail, the Congressional Cup and Hudson River Community Sailing in its efforts to recognize role models of outstanding achievement. For more information on the NSHOF, please visit www.nshof.org

UPDATE: Click here for info on how to submit nominations.

The Publisher
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Mar 24, 2011, 1:22 PM

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Brainstorming
Let’s get the blood flowing on this to think of some deserving individuals. Post your idea(s) on either the Forum or Facebook, and all submissions will be eligible to win an Optimum Time 121/122 sailing watch from Ocean Racing. Random drawing will be held on Tuesday, March 29th.

- Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt

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Mar 25, 2011, 4:28 AM

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Buddy Melges, Dennis Conner

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Mar 25, 2011, 5:07 AM

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Sir Thomas Lipton

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Mar 25, 2011, 8:29 AM

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Stan Honey, he has done it all while kind of being behind the scenes

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Mar 25, 2011, 8:48 AM

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Hobie Alter - Got many young sailors on their first boat
Frank Butler - Brought sailing to families around the US
Arthur Knapp - Never stopped preaching the values of sailing

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Mar 26, 2011, 10:31 AM

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Mar 26, 2011, 10:42 AM

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How 'bout your old man? The Curmudgeon sure has done a lot for the industry in many ways. #1 being the creation of that ubiquitous rag know as "Scuttlebutt"

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Mar 27, 2011, 9:57 AM

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Submitted by John Rumsey:
I think around the country you have more than a hundred people worthy of induction to the hall of fame. How about...

Peggy Slater, lowell North, Malin Burnham, Gerry Driscol, Dennis Conner, Doug Peterson, JJ Isler, Carl Eichenlaub, Bill Ficker, Dave Ulman, Bob Allen, Bill Lapworth, Owen Churchill, Hank Easom, Tim Mosley and Jim Michales (Barient, inventors of the modern winches 1955), Paul Cayard, Don Trask, Bill Buchan, Cy Gillette, Bill Bentson, Buddy Melges, Ted Turner, john Kolias. Buddy Freidichs, Randy Smyth, Ding Schoonmaker, "Captain Tuna" Wollschlager. Bill Luders, Olin Stephens and Rod, Skip Etchells, Paul Smart, Adrian Iselin, Ted Hood, Robby Doyle, Bob Bevier, Bob Direcktor, Gilbert Gray, Corney Schields, Timmy Lahr, Ted Wells, Kenny Watts...

Perhaps there should be a section for, say, 8 areas of the country with the best sailors and designers and boat builders from each mentioned because before 1950 there was not too much interaction between areas except in the Stars, Lightning and Snipe classes. There were a lot of very good sailors that did not travel in those days.

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Mar 27, 2011, 6:42 PM

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Faye Bennet passed away a couple of years ago. She did so much for youth and female sailors at all levels and was recognized by US sailing with its highest award.

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Mar 27, 2011, 7:09 PM

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Commodore Tompkins, Myron Spaulding, Derek Baylis (sailor and developer of the first modern [Barient] winch), Tom Blackaller.

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Mar 28, 2011, 8:09 AM

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I don't need the bling.

Fred Hazzard is the guy I vote for. I have only sailed with or against him for 28 years. We have lots of pickle dishes. He has more. It could be for the J-35's, the J-24's, The Cal 20's, The C&C's.
Oregon offshore
Swiftsure
Countless US & Canadian nationals
Countless evening and weekend races

But the thing is - he is a sailor.

He is tireless when some needs help. You need to fix something before a race - Phast Phreddy is your man. He is on BOD's for sailing. He drinks a mean scotch ( I am a martini guy).

If this is not a politcal thing. Call me - I have lot's of good stories.

Stefan
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Mar 28, 2011, 1:29 PM

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What about Peter Harken? The company has for sure done a lot for sailing Smile

The Publisher
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Mar 28, 2011, 3:10 PM

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I have compiled this list of 91 names from the Facebook and Forum submissions:

Betsy Alison
Bob Allen
Hobie Alter
Bob Bavier
Derek Baylis
Faye Bennet
Bill Bentson
Tom Blackaller
Ash Brown
Bill Buchan
Starling Burgess
Malin Burnham
Frank Butler
Don Casey
Paul Cayard
Owen Churchill
Steve Colgate
Dennis Conner
Newman Darby
Bob Derecktor
Roy Disney
Robby Doyle
Gerry Driscoll
Hank Easom
Carl Eichenlaub
Earl Elms
Skip Etchells
JJ Fetter
Bill Ficker
Buddy Freidichs
Gilbert Gray
Cy Gillette
Jan Gougeon
Meade Gougeon
Amy Gross Kehoe
Olof Harken
Peter Harken
Fred Hazzard
Nat Herreshoff
Stan Honey
Ted Hood
Adrian Iselin
Gary Jobson
Rod Johnstone
Bruce Kirby
Arthur Knapp
John Kolius
Timmy Lahr
Bill Lapworth
Bill Lee
Tom Leweck
Sir Thomas Lipton
Bill Luders
Monica Manzer
Maureen McKinnon-Tucker
Harry Melges
Buddy Melges
Jim Michales
Bus Mosbacher
Tim Mosley
Dick Newick
Lowell North
Doug Peterson
Robie Pierce
Brad Read
Kenny Read
Peter Reggio
Mark Reynolds
Dawn Riley
Nick Scandone
Betty Sue Sherman
Ding Schoonmaker
Cornelius Shields
Peggy Slater
Joshua Slocum
Paul Smart
Randy Smyth
Myron Spaulding
Olin Stephens
Rod Stephens
Commodore Tompkins
Don Trask
Ted Turner
Dave Ullman
Harold Vanderbilt
Dr. Stuart Walker
Kenny Watts
Ted Wells
Skip Whyte
Arthur Wullschlager
Jack Woods

- Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt

DrivinSteve
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Mar 28, 2011, 7:20 PM

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Mar 28, 2011, 7:27 PM

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Dr. Sam Bradfield-sailing speed record holder in the 70's, designer of numerous sailing hydrofoils including the Rave, Skat and the new 18' all carbon Osprey. Inventor of the modern wand altitude control(copied by the Moth and others). An American sailing hydrofoil pioneer.

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Mar 28, 2011, 7:29 PM

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Harry Anderson 90 years old (almost) and going strong!

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Mar 28, 2011, 7:52 PM

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Capt'n Ron
Howard Blackburn
Dodge Morgan
Yves Gélinas
Hey, if Joshua Slocum is considered american, maybe Yves can be too ?

Capt'n Pierre

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Mar 28, 2011, 8:01 PM

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How about adding Tom Whidden to your list?

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Mar 28, 2011, 8:38 PM

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Jane Pagel
Peter Barrett

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Mar 28, 2011, 8:47 PM

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Sally Lindsay, champion sailor who designed-made awesome spinnakers

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Mar 28, 2011, 8:53 PM

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John Jourdane, probably more miles and time at sea than almost anyone on the list. 300,000 miles over the last 50+ years. 51 crossings between the West Coast and Hawaii, 12 Atlantic crossings, 3 circumnavigations, including 2 Whitbread Round the World Races. Every major offshore race in the world including Fastnet, Sydney-Hobart, Bermuda, Transpac, Transatlantic, Cape Town-Rio, Buenos Aires-Rio, Admirals Cup, Southern Cross Cup, Kenwood Cup, SORC, Key West, Antigua, Victoria-Maui, Pacific Cup, San Francisco Big Boat, all the Mexican races plus many many more.

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Mar 28, 2011, 9:50 PM

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Bill Dalessi the founder of LBYC Congressional Cup.

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Mar 29, 2011, 12:47 AM

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He's from an earlier era, but deserving of consideration: Myron F "Hook" Beardsley. He sailed out of Newport Harbor Yacht Club in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, was two-time World Star Champion (in the 30s), and at least six-times Coast Rhodes champion.
--Steve Greatrex
Soverel 33 R. Honey Bear
Coronado, California

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Mar 29, 2011, 12:51 AM

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Clark Mills, designer of the Optimist.

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Mar 29, 2011, 1:06 AM

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Richard Spindler/Lat 38

Contributed/contributes greatly to sailing - people and industry and lifestyle

D Cushing

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Mar 29, 2011, 3:57 AM

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Bill Shore.

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Mar 29, 2011, 4:47 AM

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I would like to nominate George Steers, Designer of America, the winner of the first America's cup, and John Cox Stevens, the skipper of said boat in the first "Americas Cup" race

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Mar 29, 2011, 5:03 AM

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Hope it's not too late to add a name: Donald M. Street, Jr., the author of numerous books on sailing and cruising in the Caribbean and points south. Don was one of the first people --back in the late 1950's- to cruise the islands on his engine-less45' yacht "Iolaire", and is the author of the best guide (and of the Imray-Iolaire charts) which are essential for enjoyment and safety in the islands. His books "Seawise" and "the Ocean Sailing yacht" are great, practical volumes. He, and his endless stories, are well worth inlcusion in the Hall of Fame.

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Mar 29, 2011, 5:20 AM

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Ed Adams
Joe Duplin
Leonard Fowle
Ken Legler

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Mar 29, 2011, 5:45 AM

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Two more names to add to the prospect list:

Robert Johnstone - While brother Rod was the design genius behind the J line of boats, Bob was the marketing genius who figured out what product would best meet the needs and demands of the sailing population.

Joe Duplin - sailing coach at Tufts University and Star World and North American Champion. Joe was coach to a generation of college sailing stars that have continued to perform at the highest levels in sailing. He was also knew how to make a boat go fast. Many sailors, his own and others, made their way to his Winthrop, MA shop to get help in making their boats perform at the highest level. He pushed the rules but often is innovations eventually were adopted as the accepted norm.

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Mar 29, 2011, 6:17 AM

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Ed Adams, He is a first class sailor Star World Champ and a world class coach.
Cheers,
Paul Cronin
paul@whitecapvideo.com

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Mar 29, 2011, 6:17 AM

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I don't see how you can leave out Carleton Mitchell and Dick Nye.

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Mar 29, 2011, 6:20 AM

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George O'Day - olympic gold medal winner, America's Cup helmsman, founder of the O'Day Company.

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Mar 29, 2011, 6:21 AM

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How about Gary Weisman.
Done a hell of a lot for many owners over a very long time.

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Bruce Edwards

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Mar 29, 2011, 6:22 AM

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I nominate Allegra Knapp Mertz. She won the Adams Cup four times, was head of the Women's Championship Committee, a major promoter for young sailors through the Blue Jay Class, president of that class for many years, won the Rolex Yacht's Woman Award in 1963 and was the first woman to win the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy in 1966.

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The Publisher
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Mar 29, 2011, 6:23 AM

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A nominee for the sailing hall of fame: Mark Soverel, mullti time MORC International Regatta and many others, and phenomenal boat designer.

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Mar 29, 2011, 6:48 AM

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Technical/Design category - who else besides Clark Mills?

Contributions category - Joni Palmer has to be at the top of that list!

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Mar 29, 2011, 7:06 AM

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How about Charlie Barr? Note: It's Walter C "Jack" Wood, no s

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Mar 29, 2011, 7:28 AM

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Tom Allen
Greg Fisher
Tim Hogan

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