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National Sailing Hall of Fame

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The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame is a nonprofit educational organization that promotes sailing and racing by recognizing individuals who have contributed to the sport, highlighting sailing's contribution to the American culture; and demonstrating its value as a hands-on tool for teaching math and science. The organization was established in 2005.{{Cite web|date=2018-09-27|title=Door opens wider for Sailing Hall of Fame >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News|url=http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2018/09/27/door-opens-wider-sailing-hall-fame/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Scuttlebutt Sailing News|language=en-US}}

Sailing Museum

The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame was originally housed in the Captain Burtis House, located on the City Dock in Annapolis, Maryland.{{Cite web|title=The Sailing Hall of Fame: Why it was important to save the Burtis House {{!}} Annapolis Policy Issues|url=http://www.gilbertrenaut.org/2011/01/23/the-oyster-navy-and-the-sailing-hall-of-fame/|access-date=2020-06-26|language=en-US}} Visitors to the site could participate in on-the-water experiences and learn about sailing history, art and lore.{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/about-us|title=About|website=nshof.org}}

On 1 May 2019, it was announced that the National Sailing Hall of Fame would move from Annapolis to Newport, Rhode Island.{{Cite web|last=DeButts|first=Jimmy|title=Sailing hall of fame board votes to leave Annapolis, move to Newport, Rhode Island|url=https://www.capitalgazette.com/maryland/annapolis/ac-cn-sailing-hall-of-fame-1017-story.html|access-date=2020-06-26|website=capitalgazette.com}}{{Cite web|last=Flynn|first=Sean|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame chooses Newport|url=https://www.newportri.com/news/20181016/national-sailing-hall-of-fame-chooses-newport|access-date=2020-06-26|website=The Newport Daily News|language=en}}

In 2019, the National Sailing Hall of Fame purchased the Armory Building in Newport, an historic building with connections to the America's Cup race. The space was restored to a full exhibit, event and meeting space, in collaboration with the Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-07|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame, America's Cup to Open Hall of Fame at Armory|url=https://www.portsmouthpress.com/2020/06/07/national-sailing-hall-of-fame-americas-cup-to-open-hall-of-fame-at-armory/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Portsmouth Press|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame teams with Herreshoff Marine Museum|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/national-sailing-hall-of-fame-teams-with-herreshoff-marine-museum/ar-BB14Zjoo|access-date=2020-06-26|publisher=MSN}}

The new museum open May 10, 2022, and includes educational programs and special events. www.thesailingmuseum.org

Governance

Gary Jobson and Tom Whidden serve as Co-Chairs of the Board. Ashley Householder is the Executive Director of the Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame.

Honorary Advisory Board

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Inductions

The National Sailing Hall of Fame began inducting honorees in 2011. As of January 2024, 123 inductees over 13 classes have been elected to the Hall of Fame.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-24|title=Hall of Fame reveals 2020 Inductees >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News|url=http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2020/06/23/hall-of-fame-reveals-2020-inductees/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Scuttlebutt Sailing News|language=en-US}}

Nominations to the National Sailing Hall of Fame are made online. A nominating committee evaluates all the submitted nominations.{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/hall-of-fame/nominate/190-hall-of-fame/nomination-2015/910-hall-of-fame-bylaws|title=Hall of Fame Bylaws|website=nshof.org}} Inductees are typically announced in the summer, and the induction ceremony is held in the fall at different locations around the United States. Inductions began in 2011.{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2011-extended|title=Class of 2011|website=nshof.org}}{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2018|title=Class of 2018|website=nshof.org}}{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2017|title=Class of 2017|website=nshof.org}}{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2016|title=Class of 2016|website=nshof.org}}{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2015|title=Class of 2015|website=nshof.org}}{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2014|title=Class of 2014|website=nshof.org}}{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2013|title=Class of 2013|website=nshof.org}}{{cite web|url=https://nshof.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2012|title=Class of 2012|website=nshof.org}} The 2020 induction ceremony was held virtually in September 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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=Class of 2011=

Note: Inaugural Year{{Cite web|date=2011-10-21|title=Conner, Turner head sailing hall of fame class|url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/sailing/story/_/id/7132035/dennis-conner-ted-turner-head-sailing-hall-fame-class|access-date=2020-06-26|publisher=ESPN|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2011-10-24|title=Sailing Hall of Fame Gets First Class|url=https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/sailing-hall-of-fame-gets-first-class/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Latitude38|language=en-US}}

=Class of 2012=

  • Peter Barrett{{Cite web|first=Katherine|last=Terrell|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame to induct nine members at Southern Yacht Club on Sunday|url=https://www.nola.com/sports/article_249ba784-5430-5f49-ae77-4b598b2ff1aa.html|access-date=2020-06-26|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}
  • Bob Bavier, Jr.
  • F. Gregg Bemis
  • Stan Honey
  • Bruce Kirby
  • John Kostecki
  • Mark Reynolds
  • Roderick Stephens Jr.
  • John Cox Stevens

=Class of 2013=

=Class of 2014=

=Class of 2015=

  • Steve Colgate{{Cite web|title=Steve Colgate Inducted Into National Sailing Hall of Fame|url=https://www.offshoresailing.com/steve-colgate-inducted-into-national-sailing-hall-of-fame/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=offshoresailing.com|language=en-US}}
  • JJ Fetter
  • Paul Foerster
  • Jan Gougeon
  • Meade Gougeon
  • Sam Merrick

=Class of 2016=

  • Ed Baird
  • Malin Burnham
  • Bill Ficker{{Cite web|date=2016-07-13|title=Two Newport Beach residents to be inducted into Sailing Hall of Fame|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2016/07/13/two-newport-beach-residents-to-be-inducted-into-sailing-hall-of-fame/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Orange County Register|language=en-US}}
  • Harriet Electa "Exy" Johnson{{Cite web|last=Merzback|first=Scott|date=November 8, 2016|title=A Seafaring Life|url=https://www.gazettenet.com/Hall-of-Fame-5717540|access-date=June 25, 2020|website=Daily New Hampshire Gazette}}
  • Irving Johnson
  • Bob Johnstone III{{Cite web|date=2016-07-12|title=2016 Sailing Hall of Fame|url=https://www.mysticseaport.org/maritime-history/2016/2016-sailing-hall-of-fame/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Mystic Seaport Museum}}
  • Rod Johnstone
  • Tom Perkins
  • Dave Ullman

=Class of 2017=

  • Bill Bentsen{{Cite web|date=2017-06-30|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees|url=https://www.mysticseaport.org/maritime-history/2017/national-sailing-hall-of-fame-announces-2017-inductees/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Mystic Seaport Museum}}
  • Ray Hunt
  • Bill Martin
  • Clarkie Mills
  • Robby Naish
  • Corny Shields
  • Randy Smyth
  • Tom Whidden II

=Class of 2018=

= Class of 2019 =

  • Captain John Bonds{{Cite web|title=Hall of Famers Past and Present Take their Place|url=https://www.sailingworld.com/story/racing/hall-of-famers-past-and-present-take-their-place/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Sailing World|language=en}}
  • Thomas F. Day{{Cite web|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame announces 2019 Inductees|url=https://www.sail-world.com/news/220873/National-Sailing-Hall-of-Fame-2019-Inductees|access-date=2020-06-26|website=sail-world.com}}
  • Robbie Doyle{{Cite web|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame inducts new members – Ocean Navigator – January/February 2020|url=http://www.oceannavigator.com/January-February-2020/National-Sailing-Hall-of-Fame-inducts-new-members/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=oceannavigator.com}}
  • Buddy Friedrichs{{Cite web|date=2019-11-07|title=Class of 2019: Buddy Friedrichs >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News|url=http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2019/11/07/class-of-2019-buddy-friedrichs/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Scuttlebutt Sailing News|language=en-US}}
  • Allison Jolly{{Cite web|title=Jolly to be inducted into National Sailing Hall of Fame|url=https://gousfbulls.com/news/2019/10/30/womens-sailing-jolly-to-be-inducted-into-national-sailing-hall-of-fame.aspx|access-date=2020-06-26|website=USF Athletics|language=en}}
  • Donald McKay{{Cite web|date=2019-08-12|title=Annapolis Captain Inducted Into National Sailing Hall Of Fame|url=https://patch.com/maryland/annapolis/annapolis-captain-inducted-national-sailing-hall-fame|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Annapolis, MD Patch|language=en}}
  • Everett A. Pearson{{Cite web|title=Warren's Everett Pearson named to Sailing Hall of Fame|url=https://www.eastbayri.com/stories/warrens-everett-pearson-named-to-sailing-hall-of-fame,73477|access-date=2020-06-26|website=EastBayRI.com|language=en}}
  • Doug Peterson{{Cite web|date=2019-08-14|title=Doug Peterson Among 2019 National Sailing Hall of Fame Class|url=https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/doug-peterson-among-2019-national-sailing-hall-fame-class/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Latitude38|language=en-US}}
  • Herbert Lawrence Stone{{Cite web|last=Whitehorse|first=Deb|date=2019-08-15|title=Herbert L. Stone Inducted into National Sailing Hall of Fame|url=https://www.iceboat.org/2019/08/15/herbert-l-stone-inducted-into-national-sailing-hall-of-fame/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=iceboat.org|language=en-US}}

= Class of 2020 =

  • James E. Buttersworth{{Cite web|last=Mullan|first=Lydia|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2020 Inductees|url=https://www.sailmagazine.com/cruising/national-sailing-hall-of-fame-announces-2020-inductees|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Sail Magazine|language=en-us}}
  • Gordon Douglass{{Cite web|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame announces 2020 Inductees|url=https://www.sail-world.com/news/229722/National-Sailing-Hall-of-Fame-2020-Inductees|access-date=2020-06-26|website=sail-world.com}}
  • Robbie Haines Jr.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-25|title=Coronado's Robbie Haines to be Inducted Into National Sailing Hall of Fame|url=https://coronadotimes.com/news/2020/06/25/coronados-robbie-haines-to-be-inducted-into-national-sailing-hall-of-fame/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Coronado Times|language=en}}
  • Bill Mattison{{Cite web|last=Whitehorse|first=Deb|date=2020-06-24|title=RED ALERT: Bill Mattison Inducted Into the National Sailing Hall of Fame!|url=https://www.iceboat.org/2020/06/23/red-alert-bill-mattison-inducted-into-the-national-sailing-hall-of-fame/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=iceboat.org|language=en-US}}
  • Dave Perry{{Cite web|title=National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2020 Inductees|url=https://www.cruisingworld.com/story/people/national-sailing-hall-of-fame-announces-2020-inductee/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Cruising World|language=en}}
  • John Rousmaniere
  • Diane and Hoyle Schweitzer

= Class of 2021 =

Source:{{Cite web|title=Class of 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees|url=https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2021/07/05/class-of-2021-hall-of-fame-inductees/|date=2021-07-05|website=Scuttlebutt Sailing News|language=en-us}}

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Lifetime Achievement Award recipients

2019: Arthur Knapp, Jr.

2020: Briggs Cunningham, Jr.

Affiliations

Partnerships

References

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External links

  • [https://nshof.org/ National Sailing Hall of Fame] official website

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