2025 Adaptive Award Recipients

US Sailing presented the organization’s two Adaptive Sailing Awards – the Robie Pierce and the Gay S. Lynn – in a ceremony at the New England Regional Symposium at Bristol Yacht Club.

• Hudson River Community Sailing (New York, NY) was named the 2025 recipient of the Robie Pierce Award, presented annually by US Sailing to an organization that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing for sailors with disabilities. Don Rotzien, Senior Director of Community Programs & Operations, accepted the award on behalf of Hudson River Community Sailing (above, second from left).

• Paul “Bo” Bollinger was the 2025 recipient of the Gay S. Lynn Trophy for Service to Disabled Sailing, recognizing his outstanding leadership and commitment to expanding access to sailing for individuals of all abilities at Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating in Annapolis, MD. – Full report