Annapolis Captain Inducted Into National Sailing Hall Of Fame

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Captain John Bonds of Annapolis recently was posthumously inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in its 2019 class. According to the hall of fame, Bonds was a "passionate sailor whose leadership in establishing safety protocols has had a global impact on offshore sailing."

The members of the class of 2019 join 71 previously recognized individuals as the National Sailing Hall of Fame continues to fulfill its mission by drawing attention and recognition to Americans who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing.

"We are proud to recognize and celebrate these Inductees and their extraordinary contributions to the sport we love," said Gus Carlson, president of the NSHOF, in a statement. "Their accomplishments set them apart, and their stories will inspire sailors for generations to come. Their commitment to excellence embodies the spirt and substance of the National Sailing Hall of Fame."

After sailors from all corners of the country nominated their choice for induction, a selection committee comprised of representatives from US Sailing, the sailing media, the sailing industry, community sailing, a maritime museum, a previous inductee and the NSHOF Board review a wide range of nominations.

Inductees are American citizens, 55 years of age or older, who have made significant impact on the growth and development of the sport in the U.S. in the categories of sailing, technical/design and contributor (coach, administrator, sailing media). Nominations of non-citizens were also considered if they influenced the sport in the U.S., and posthumous nominations are also accepted, with a mandate (as of 2019) that three inductees be deceased for 60 years or more as part of an effort to specifically recognize the forefathers of American sailing who helped shape the sport we know today.

The 2019 class will be formally celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 9, with an induction ceremony hosted at Seattle Yacht Club, Seattle, Wash. The induction weekend has also become notable as a reunion of sailing's Who's Who as previous inductees join the celebrations to welcome their peers into the Hall of Fame.

All 2019 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductees are:

• John B. Bonds* (Annapolis, Md./Charleston, S.C.)
• Thomas F. Day** (Somerset, England/New York, N.Y.)
• Robbie Doyle (Marblehead, Mass.)
• Buddy Friedrichs* (New Orleans, La.)
• Allison Jolly (St. Petersburg, Fla.)
• Arthur Knapp, Jr.* (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award
• Donald McKay** (Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia/East Boston, Mass.)
• Everett A. Pearson* (Warren, R.I./Estero, Fla.)
• Doug Peterson* (San Diego, Calif.)
• Herbert Lawrence Stone** (Charleston, S.C./New York, N.Y.)

*Posthumous (**Indicates the Inductee has been deceased 60 years or more)