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Fan voting open for 2019 Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year

by US Sailing 10 Jan 2020 09:52 PST
2019 Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards nominees © US Sailing

The top performing U.S. sailors of the year have been shortlisted for US Sailing's 2019 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards.

The annual determination of this year's awards represents a wide range of accomplished sailors at different stages of their respective careers and from various disciplines in the sport.

All six of these finalists represent their own unique pathway to the top of the sport and have each mastered their craft with a dedicated focus on precision and performance on the grandest stage.

Congratulations to the following finalists for their outstanding year

Yachtsman Finalists - David and Peter Askew; Mike Martin and Adam Lowry; Willem Van Waay
Yachtswoman Finalists - Nicole Breault; Daniela Moroz; Berta Puig and Bella Casaretto

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