US Sailing opens nominations for 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
by US Sailing 18 Jun 2024 16:54 PDT
US Sailing today announced that it has opened nominations for the 2024 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the nation.
Established in 1961 by US Sailing and in partnership with Rolex since 1980, US Sailing's Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year award recognizes the individual male and female American sailors who have demonstrated on-the-water excellence at international and national events, bringing global recognition to sailing in the United States. Previous winners include world champions, offshore record holders, America's Cup winners, and more.
Beginning June 18 through December 18, US Sailing is seeking nominees who are United States citizens and have demonstrated on-the-water excellence at national and international events bringing global recognition to sailing in the United States in the calendar year.
New this year, US Sailing is opening the nomination period in the spring, instead of the fall as in past years. This decision was made to enable a larger nomination pool and acknowledge the year-round participation of the sport.
Following closure of the nomination period, US Sailing's Yachtsman and Yachtswoman nominating committee, approved by the Board of Directors, will select three finalists for both the Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Award based on the merits of the nominees. The finalists will be posted to a ballot and presented to voting groups of past award winners and sailing media journalists who will vote for the winners. Winners will be announced in a ceremony in February 2025 at US Sailing's Sailing Leadership Forum in Coronado, California. Details to be announced.
Make a nomination for Yachtsman of the Year here.
Make a nomination for Yachtswoman of the Year here.