Greg Fisher is a world champion sailor (and holds 21 North American or National Championships in seven different classes), a collegiate All-American, and a widely acknowledged leading innovative sailmaker. He has made a career of sailboat racing performance while also coaching and sharing his knowledge through clinics, dock talks, and conversations with anyone who has a question. He is a gifted teacher and has published many articles in Sailing World. He is also a tireless voice for promoting accessible sailing — raising funds, organizing events and connecting groups in order to bring sailing to a wider audience.
Accomplishments and Honors
Contributor
- Co-Author of Sailboat Racing with Greg Fisher
- 2010-2018, Director of Sailing at College of Charleston
- 2012 US Sailing Community Sailing Award for Outstanding Director of a year-round program
- 2007 US Sailing One-Design Service Award (John Gardiner Jr. Trophy)
- 2003 US Sailing Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Award
- 1984-2010 Wrote over 15 educational articles forSailing Worldon sail trim, boat handling or tactics
- 1984-2010 Presented an average of 10 seminars per year to yacht clubs and sailors
- Former Board Member US Sailing
- Chair US Sailing Championship of Champions Committee for four years
- Chair US Sailing One-Design Class Council for two years
Sailing
Collegiate All-American 1975 Ohio Wesleyan University
J/22 Class
- World Championships 1st 2008
- North American Championships 1st 2001, 2007, 2010
- Midwinters 1st 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010
Lightning Class
- North American Championships 1st1990, 2014
- 2nd1977, 1997
- 3rd1996, 6th 2016, 3rd crew (for wife) 2003
- Southern Circuit Overall 1st 2012, 2nd2014
- Midwinters 1st St Petersburg 2000, 2nd 2014
- Midwinters 1st Miami 2012, 2nd 2000
- World Championship 4th 2015 (skipper), 2nd1989, 5th 1975 (both crew with brother), 6th 2003 (crew with father)
- North American Championship Masters crew (with father) 1st 2007
Thistle Class
- Nationals 1st 1983, 1987, 1988, 2006, 2008
- 2nd 1984, 1986 3rd1979, 1980
- Midwinters 1st 1986, 87, 88, 90, 91, 99, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010
Flying Scot Class
- North Americans 1st1984, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2001
- Midwinters 1st 7 times
Interlake Class
- Nationals 2nd 2008
- 1st crew (with father) 1979, 1999, 2001
Highlander Class
- Nationals 1st 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
- crew 1st 1994
Y Flyer Class
- Midwinters 1st 1984, 1996
Johnson 18
- Nationals 1st 1995
- 2nd 1996
Snipe Class
- North Americans 2nd
- Nationals 4th 1987
- Don Q Midwinters Miami 1st 1987
Yacht Club Team Racing
- First 2016 Soiland Cup at Southern Yacht Club with College of Charleston Yacht Club as crew
US Sailing Championship of Champions