President of J-Class Management and founder of the International Yacht Restoration School, Elizabeth Meyer has restored over 80 classic yachts and worked to encourage historic preservation in the sailing community.

Summary:

• President of J-Class Management
• Restored 80 classic yachts, notably J-Class, Endeavor
• Founded the International Yacht Restoration School in 1993
• Received the President’s Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
• 2011, Don Turner Award from the USS Constitution Museum for her work in maritime preservation
• 1975-1993 owned the Concordia yawl Matinicus; authored books on the Ray Hunt-designed class
• n 1996, restored Seminole, a 1916 Lawley-built 47 ft gaff yawl