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  • National Sailing Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees

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

    June 17, 2024

    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…
  • Schoonmaker Hall

    THE SAILING MUSEUM AND THE NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME CELEBRATE A SUCCESSFUL YEAR

    December 19, 2023

    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…
  • 2023 Inductees

    National Sailing Hall of Fame Celebrates 2023 Inductees

    November 12, 2023

    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

    August 28, 2023

    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…
  • 2023 Inductees

    National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Inductees

    July 10, 2023

    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
  • Cruising Club of America Celebrates Its Centennial

    February 22, 2023

    CCA Celebrates its 100th Anniversary at The Sailing Museum in Newport
  • Bill Pinkney: First And Foremost, A Sailor

    February 13, 2023

    Interview with 2021 National Sailing Hall of Fame Inductee, Bill Pinkney
  • Newport, Rhode Island: The summer resort town being called ‘the new Hamptons’

    January 15, 2023

    Is Newport, RI the “new Hamptons”?!
  • A Visit To The Sailing Museum in Newport, RI

    November 21, 2022

    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

    November 8, 2022

    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…

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Newport RI 02840
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