2020 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductees

The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame and the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston has revealed the 2020 Inductees into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame:

• David Miller – 1972 Olympic Bronze Medal, Soling Class
• Paul Cote – 1972 Olympic Bronze Medal, Soling Class
• John Ekels – 1972 Olympic Bronze Medal, Soling Class
• Glen Dexter – 1977 and 1980 Soling Class World Champions
• Andreas Josenhans – 1977 and 1980 Soling Class World Champions
• Sandy MacMillan – 1977 and 1980 Soling Class World Champions
• Terry McLaughlin – 1984 Olympic Silver Medal, Flying Dutchman Class
• Evert Bastet – 1984 Olympic Silver Medal, Flying Dutchman Class
• Terry Neilson – 1984 Olympic Bronze Medal, Finn Class
• Hans Fogh – 1984 Olympic Bronze Medal, Soling Class
• John Kerr – 1984 Olympic Bronze Medal, Soling Class
• Steve Calder – 1984 Olympic Bronze Medal, Soling Class
• Karen Morch – 1984 Olympic Gold Medal – Demonstration Class, Windsurfer
• Lynn Watters – Renowned International Judge

Inductees to the Hall of Fame must be Canadian citizens, and can be inducted in any of the three categories of Sailor, Technical, or Contributor. Established in 2005, the 2020 Class will be the fourth group to be inducted. For previous inductees, click here.

The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame is a collaboration between The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame, the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston, and Sail Canada.

Thus far, inductees have been chosen by the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Management Committee, with representation from across the country. The selection process is based on criteria established in the CSHOF By-Laws. In future it is intended that the nomination process will be open to the sailing public.

As per the By-Laws, any Canadian sailor who wins an Olympic or Paralympic Medal, or a World Championship in an Olympic or Paralympic class is considered an automatic Inductee. Thirteen of the fourteen 2020 Inductees meet that criterion.

“As a longstanding partner, Sail Canada is again pleased to support the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame and the Marine Museum in this important initiative,” said Hugh McGugan, Sail Canada Board of Directors Chair. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration as we identify and celebrate individuals who are deserving of this national recognition.”

If COVID-19 pandemic conditions allow, the Induction Ceremony will take place at Kingston Yacht Club on October 17, 2020. For information: manager@marmuseum.ca