The Class of 2015
Hall of Fame
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![]() Colgate |
![]() JJ Fetter |
![]() Foerster |
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![]() Meade Gougeon |
![]() Gougeon |
![]() Sam Merrick * |
* Lifetime Achievement Award |
The Class of 2015 Induction was held on October 4, 2015 during a weekend of ceremonies at the Bay Head Yacht Club in Bay Head, New Jersey. Click here for the Induction press release (PDF).
Left to Right: 1st row: JJ Fetter, Meade Gougeon (accepting for both himself and brother Jan Gougeon), Steve Colgate. 2nd row: Gregory Merrick (accepting for his father, Sam Merrick), Paul Foerster. Click on image for high-resolution image.
VIDEO – Salute to the Class of 2015
VIDEO – 2015 Induction Ceremony
The National Sailing 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 STEM education using sailing as a model, and the role sailing plays in American history; inspiring and encouraging sailing development; and providing an international landmark for sailing enthusiasts.
Click here for the Announcement press release (PDF).
Click here to read the bylaws and selection criteria used for this Class of 2015.
2015 Sponsors
2015 – Additional Acknowledgements