
Living , Modern
Elizabeth
Meyer
1953 –
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
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