US Sailing has opened nominations for the 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premiere 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 U.S. 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 America’s Cup winners, world champions, offshore record holders, and more.
October 25 through December 15, US Sailing is seeking nominees who are US citizens who have demonstrated on-the-water excellence at national and international events bringing global recognition to sailing in the United States while representing the United States in a calendar year.
Following the close of the nomination period, US Sailing’s 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 the spring of 2024. Details to be announced.
For information, and to nominate a sailor www.ussailing.org/rolex
