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November 2008 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 23.
Yacht Racing News
Roy Disney Honoured with Herreshoff Trophy
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. - US SAILING, on-camera interview with Disney, recorded to jump on board at the highest level. He is a new spotlight on the sport of sailing. The
national governing body of the sport, has last week, in which Disney said after hearing also a top contributor to the California highly-acclaimed film features young sailors
awarded its prestigious Nathanael G. he was receiving the Herreshoff Trophy: “I International Sailing Association and several preparing for and competing in the Transpac
Herreshoff Trophy to Roy E. Disney was blown away and very surprised.” He other sailing organizations. race. The film is currently being played at
(Burbank, CA) for his outstanding thanked everyone involved, adding “It’s Not only does Disney support various theatres nationwide and is distributed by
contributions to the sport of sailing in the really a thrill.” levels of the sport, he is also an accomplished Disney Studios.
U.S. over many years. Disney was unable to Roy E. Disney’s involvement in the sailor with many titles to his name. He has set The Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy
attend last night’s awards ceremony at US sport goes back decades. As a long-time, records in many of offshore races, including was donated to US SAILING in 1957 by the
SAILING’s Annual Meeting in St. reliable supporter of the sport, his impact the Transpac Race (which he has sailed 16 National Marine Manufacturers Association
Petersburg, Fla., for a good reason: Disney’s has been has been felt across the board: from times and won once), the Chicago Mackinac and is awarded annually to an individual
feature film “Morning Light” - about sailing youth sailing to the Olympic level of the Race, and the Newport-Bermuda Race. who has made an outstanding contribution
- was released nationwide last night. sport and beyond. When US SAILING Combining his passion for sailing and to the sport of sailing in this country. The
In Disney’s absence at the awards created the medalist donor program to for filmmaking, Disney is a powerful voice recipient is selected by US SAILING’s Board
ceremony, Gary Jobson - member of US support the athletes of the US Sailing Team for sailing, as well as a promoter. His just- of Directors from nominations made by
SAILING’s Board of Directors - showed an AlphaGraphics, Disney was the first donor released real-life documentary movie members of the Board, Committee Chairs,
“Morning Light,” which he co-produced past Presidents and Counselors of Honor.
Scott Young Wins Championship 6X
with his wife Leslie DeMeuse-Disney, puts
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
BELVEDERE, CA - Since the U.S. Men’s Haggerty (all from Austin) - came prepared,
Sailing Championship was first held in 1952, as did the other ten teams. The Texans came
the names of many of the country’s top on strong from the start, but so did the
Induction Postponed
sailors have been engraved on the Mallory Buccaneer Yacht Club team of Ken BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND - The Herreshoff celebrating the America’s Cup tradition and
Cup, the trophy won by the regatta winners. Kleinschrodt (Mobile, Ala.), David Bolyard Marine Museum and America’s Cup Hall of incorporating a film presentation prepared
But only one name will now be engraved a (Mandeville, La.), Michael Mark (Mobile, Fame are saddened to announce that by John specifically for his induction.
record six times: Scott Young. The 49-year- Ala.), Samson Vasquez (Gulfport, Miss.). internationally recognized filmmaker and “The museum Board of Trustees, the
old from Austin, Texas, first won the The lead switched several times between documentarian John Biddle passed away on America’s Cup Selection Committee,
Championship as a crew in 1979 at the age of these two teams, but in the end, Young and October 1. Mr. Biddle had been selected for induction premier sponsor Rolex Watch USA
20. Last Saturday, Young won the regatta his team had the edge, winning by five induction into the America’s Cup Hall of and all the event sponsors extend heartfelt
once again, his fourth time as skipper. He points overall after 11 races. Fame for his outstanding work in condolences to John’s wife Amy and his
also won the regatta in 1981 (crew), 1985 The third place went to the team from documenting the 12 Meter era of America’s entire family at this difficult time.”
(skipper), 1987 (skipper), and 2006 (skipper). Santa Barbara Sailing Club of Pat Toole, Dale Cup competition, and was scheduled to be The America’s Cup Hall of Fame is
This year’s U.S. Men’s Championship, Turley, George Witter, and Ed Chifferns (all inducted at a ceremony to be held October dedicated to preserving and demonstrating
hosted by San Francisco Yacht Club and from Santa Barbara, Calif.) after they finished 23, in New York City. the influence of America’s Cup competition,
sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. and Dry just one point ahead of another Californian “Out of respect to John and his family, for the purpose of education and the
Creek Vineyard, delivered the excitement team, from Ventura Yacht Club. Les Beckwith the Herreshoff Marine Museum and inspiration of excellence in the world of
that San Francisco Bay often offers with of Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association America’s Cup Hall of Fame will postpone yachting. For more information visit
high winds and waves that are the perfect with crew Charlie Quigley, J. Conor Hayes the induction until a date to be determined in www.herreshoff.org, or contact the
formula for a strong regatta. The Austin and Robert Beckwith won the Staton J. Peele, spring 2009,” said Halsey Herreshoff, Herreshoff Marine Museum at P.O. Box 450,
Yacht Club team from Texas - made up of Jr. Sportsmanship Trophy. President. “The rescheduled ceremony shall One Burnside Street, Bristol, RI 02809-0450,
Young, John Morran, Doug Kern, and Mike honor John and present a full program Phone: 401-253-5000, Fax: 401-253-6222.
Film Premiere at Rockland 20 November!
Gary Jobson, ESPN commentator, former America's Cup tactician on board COURAGEOUS with Ted Turner
in 1977, lecturer and writer has stepped behind the camera to make a documentary about Maine boatbuilding.
"MAINE BUILT BOATS: ART & SOUL examines and celebrates Maine's 400 year old boatbuilding industry,
visiting builders all over Maine. The builders talk about what makes Maine boats so special: the way they have fused
new technology into their age old craft, the incredibly high skill level, work ethic and the personal pride of each and
every builder.
General admission tickets on sale now at the Strand box office. $10 for all ages. For reservations call (207)
594-0070.
Following the film there will be a reception at Eric Hopkins Gallery at 21 Winter Street, which is right around
the corner from the Strand Theater
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