The Race Official Emeritus Program
The US Sailing Race Administration Committee established the Emeritus Program to recognize and honor officials who have given many years of exceptional service to the sport, have distinguished themselves as leaders in the race official community, and have retired as certified officials.
The Emeritus designation recognizes certified National and International race officials who have gone above and beyond faithful service and have advanced the sport of sailing and the experience of sailors by – for example – teaching extensively, recruiting and mentoring new officials, or serving on US Sailing committees or other regional or national sailing organizations. The designation is intended to recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to race officiating and the sport. It is not intended for every former race official.
The designation is for life and includes a suitably inscribed certificate describing the honoree’s contributions and recognition by the US Sailing Board of Directors.
Emeritus status is conferred by the relevant certifying committee. Candidates may be suggested by any US Sailing member by contacting his or her Area Race Officer, Regional Administrative Judge or Regional Administrative Umpire, who will compile the official’s information and submit the nomination to the committee.
After approving a nominee for Emeritus designation, the committee will arrange an appropriate occasion to present the certificate in person so the honoree can be recognized and celebrated by colleagues and sailors.
Race officers honored with Emeritus status are listed below.
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