• National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces Nomination Window Opens October 1 for the Class of 2026

    September 30, 2025 (Newport, RI) – The National Sailing Hall of Fame is proud to announce the opening of the nomination window for the Class of 2026. From Wednesday, October 1 through Wednesday, December 31, 2025, sailing enthusiasts across the nation are invited to put forward candidates for consideration in the next selection cycle.  This announcement…

  • A Community of Legends: National Sailing Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Induction

    Newport, RI (September 26, 2025) — Despite a rainy morning, spirits were high at the New York Yacht Club Harbor Court on Thursday, September 25, as nearly 300 guests gathered to celebrate the 15th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the National Sailing Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 Induction was a heartfelt tribute to excellence…

  • Welcome Parrish Hunt

    The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame is excited to welcome Parrish Hunt as our new Visitor & Museum Services Manager. With a strong background in cultural institution membership coordination, visitor engagement and educational programming, Hunt brings a wealth of expertise to the role. As the membership coordinator at Battery Gadsden Cultural Center,…

  • Announcing Our New Harbor View Deck and Mini Theater

    It has been an exciting spring as we just unveiled our new Harbor View Deck and Mini Theater—two spaces designed to bring visitors even closer to the heart of sailing. The new deck offers beautiful views of Newport Harbor and Ann Street Pier, capturing the sights, sounds, and salt air of the waterfront. This serene…

  • Newport Community Partners Open House

    We’re excited to invite local businesses and organizations to our Open House on Wednesday, April 23, from 10 AM to 5 PM! Free admission all day for everyone. Whether you’ve collaborated with us before or are just getting to know us, this is a chance to explore what’s new at the museum—and what we could…

  • 11 Visionaries Inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2025

    David Kent Dellenbaugh Gregory Vance Fisher Sally Elizabeth Helme Hal Herman Haenel Charles “Chuck” Hawley James Henry “Sham” Hunt Bruce P. King Alfred Edward “Bill” Luders, Jr Kenneth Wheaton Read II John Steven Reichel Carl Sherman Schumacher We’re excited to announce the 11 individuals who will be inducted into our prestigious National Sailing Hall of…

  • National Sailing Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Weekend A Success

    The Class of 2024 Induction Weekend commenced at the waterfront clubhouse of Chicago Yacht Club on Friday, October 4. A welcome reception provided the opportunity to gather current and new inductees, friends, family and fans during the cocktail hour hosted by CYC Commodore Charles Anderson.

  • The National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 12 New Class of 2024 Inductees

    The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame has revealed the names of 12 individuals who will be inducted into its fellowship of hall of famers this year. This diverse list includes Jan C. O’Malley, a three-time US Sailing Yachtswoman of the Year, two-time Adams Cup winner, and the first ever winner of the…

  • The Sailing Museum and The National Sailing Hall of Fame Celebrate a Sucessful Year

    Newport, R.I. – The Sailing Museum, home of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, is celebrating the end of a successful year – the first full year in its new space, the historic Armory Building in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island. Anticipating a period of growth in the near future, the leadership and management…

  • National Sailing Hall of Fame Celebrates 2023 Inductees

    November 5, 2023 (Newport, R.I.) – The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced the induction of its 13th class, comprising of ten sailors. The Class of 2023 includes: From top left (moving left to right descending): Skip Etchells, Tim Hogan (Lifetime Achievement), Peter Holmberg,Sally Honey, John Kolius, Bill Lapworth, John Knox Marshall, Charley Morgan, Bob…

  • The Sailing Museum is Awarded the Doris Duke Award

    The Sailing Museum, which celebrates the sport of sailing through dynamic exhibitions and is home to the National Sailing Hall of Fame, announced today the receipt of a Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award from the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the City of Newport. The award honors recipients for exemplary projects of historic preservation in…

  • National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Inductees

    10 individuals will be inducted in November 2023: Skip Etchells, Tim Hogan (Lifetime Achievement), Peter Holmberg, Sally Honey, John Kolius, Bill Lapworth, John Knox Marshall, Charley Morgan, Bob Perry and Dick Stearns

  • A Visit To The Sailing Museum in Newport, RI

    Article by Canadian Yachting / Dec. 2022 Written by Katherine Stone, granddaughter of Herbert L. Stone, National Sailing Hall of Fame 2019 Inductee. Read about her visit to The Sailing Museum during Newport International boat Show weekend and her tour with Executive Director, Heather Ruhsam.

  • National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees

    For Immediate Release November 8th, 2022 Newport, R.I. – The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today the induction of thirteen sailors during its 12th ceremony, held November 5, 2022 in Newport, Rhode Island. The Class of 2022 includes: Ed Adams – Racing legend and coach, Adams excelled in college, World Championship and offshore…