About the National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame

Mission Statement The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving the history of sailing and its impact on our culture, honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to American sailing, teaching math, science and American history, inspiring and encouraging sailing development and providing a landmark for sailing enthusiasts. To download a PDF file of our latest brochure, right-click here (3.4mb file).   Partners US Sailing: In cooperation with US Sailing (the national governing body of sailing in the United States) provide space and interactive exhibitions featuring the Rolex Yachtsmen of the Year, Rolex Yachtswomen of the Year, and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sailors, as well as Herreshoff Trophy Winners. U.S. Naval Academy: In cooperation with the U.S. Naval Academy promote the Intercollegiate Sailing Hall of Fame, the Interscholastic Sailing Hall of Fame, U.S. Naval Academy Visitor Center, and U.S. Naval Academy Sailing.   In Association With:   Herreshoff Marine Museum: In cooperation with Herreshoff Marine Museum provide space and interactive exhibitions featuring the America’s Cup Hall of Fame as well as yachts and artifacts from the Museum.   Sailing World: In cooperation with Sailing World provide space and interactive exhibitions featuring their Hall of Fame.   Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Working with the Maryland Department of  Natural Resources Eyes on the Bay Program and Education Programs, MyDNR and Bay Game. View a short DNR film in our film library.   Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Water Trail: Working with the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Water Trail to promote America’s 1st All-water National Historic Trail.   Congressional Cup: Working with the Congressional Cup to promote the historic regatta.   United States Yacht Shows: Working with the United States Sailboat Show to promote sailing.   Honorary Advisory Board Morgan Freeman Honorary Advisory Board Chair Walter Cronkite Honorary Advisory Board Chair (September 14, 2006 - July 17, 2009) Betsy Alison US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics Hobie Alter Hobie Designs, Inc. Ed Baird Sailor Janet Baxter U.S. Sailing John Burnham YachtWorld.com Paul Cayard Paul Cayard Sailing Mason Chrisman Sailor Dennis Conner Dennis Conner Sailing Bruce Farr Farr Yacht Design Gilbert M. Grosvenor National Geographic Society Sally Helme The Sailing Company Halsey C. Herreshoff Herreshoff Marine Museum Stan Honey Sportvision Ted Hood Ted Hood Yachts, Inc. Terry Hutchinson Sailor Bruce Kirby Bruce Kirby Marine William I. Koch Oxbow Corporation John Kostecki Sailor Geoff Mason ESPN Buddy Melges Melges Performance Sailboats Lowell North North Sails Bill Pinkney Author Ken Read Sailor Mark Reynolds Sailor Dawn Riley Oakcliff Sailing Center John Rousmaniere Author Frank Savage Savage Holdings, LLC Ted Turner Turner Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Gary Jobson – President Annapolis, MD James P. Muldoon – Vice President Washington, D.C. Douglas L. Lashley – Secretary/Treasurer Annapolis, MD Scott Allan Annapolis, MD John S. Beale Chevy Chase, MD Arthur A. Birney Washington, D.C. Gustav Carlson Bedford, NY Dayton T. Carr New York, NY Posie Constable New York, NY / Nantucket, MA Douglas Croker Easton, MD C. Richard D’Amato Annapolis, MD Dick Franyo Annapolis, MD Sydney McNiff Johnson Washington, D.C. George R. Hinman, Jr. New York, NY Reza Jafari Annapolis Philip A. Lotz New York, NY Russell Lucas Red Bank, NJ Byron F. Marchant Washington, D.C. Bruce Munro San Francisco, CA Christopher L. Otorowski Seattle, WA Ewell C. Potts, III New Orleans, LA H.P. “Sandy” Purdon San Diego, CA William Torgerson Washington, D.C. Charles H. Townsend New York, NY / Newport, RI W. Crayton Walters III Charleston, SC Tom Whidden Milford, CT Ex Officio: Josh Cohen Annapolis Mayor Youth Advisory Board Chrissy Coolidge -- Chair Menlo Park, CA Sally Barkow Nashotah, WI Allen H. Breed Boston, MA Andrew Campbell San Diego, CA Debbie Capozzi Bayport, NY Nathaniel Clapp Chicago, IL Amanda Clark Shelter Island, NY Blythe Daly New York, NY Hilary Burt Davidson New York, NY Alton J. Evans Red Bank, NJ Charlotte Ferguson San Francisco, CA Anna Tunnicliffe Funk Plantation, FL Liz Hall Gaston Apex, NC Farrah Hall Annapolis, MD Kurt Kalberer Newport, RI Cindy Keppel San Francisco, CA Alice Manard Leonard East Haven, CT Duncan Megroz San Francisco, CA Trevor Oakley Moore Naples, FL Matthew H. Parker Providence, RI Paige Railey Clearwater, FL Zach Railey Clearwater, FL Antoine Savage New York, NY John Stakes New York, NY Erik Storck Huntington, NY Emily Taylor Nantucket, MA Genny Tulloch Sausalito, CA Molly O'Bryan Vandemoer Stanford, CA RJ Wolney Chicago, IL Staff Lee Tawney Director Sandy Sloan Administrative Assistant Geoff Cuneo Education Associate Dan Walker, COREndurance Web & Social Media Development   Volunteers Maria Museler Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous & Race Tom Morris Library Lewis Peach Center for Innovation in the Art & Science of Sailing Paul Bollinger Wounded Warrior Sailing Squadron Tom Price, Amy Teeling & Pat Teeling, Holly Vrotsos BULL & BEAR Sailing Kim Tobin Design, Eastport Design