Jud Smith Archives

Class of 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

April 2nd, 2026

The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame has announced the six individuals who will be inducted into its

August 27th, 2025

Left for dead after a horrific shooting, a sailor defies all odds to return to the water. Story by Wendy

September 25th, 2022

Jud Smith won the 2022 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Port Credit Yacht Club on September 22-25 in Mississauga,

July 11th, 2021

When the biennial 363nm Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race had to be cancelled in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic,

June 25th, 2019

The Star Class has immense history as an organization, with its members among the who’s who of yachting’s elite competitors.

February 28th, 2019

The US Sailing’s 2018 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Ceremony was held at St. Francis Yacht Club

February 28th, 2019

US Sailing’s 2018 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year – Jud Smith Video Published on February 28,

September 30th, 2018

by Amy Baxter After beginning with harsh conditions that turned the race course into a combat zone, the 2018 West

September 29th, 2018

Marblehead, MA (September 29, 2018) – The glitterati from the world of sailing were present at the 2018 West Marine

July 29th, 2018

Marblehead, MA (July 29, 2018) – Though early morning winds appeared promising, the breeze disappeared and never returned for the