MISSION, VISION & VALUES

PUBLIC SUPPORt, partnerships & AFFILIATIONS

PROGRAMS

Governance & Board of Directors

STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

We are Sailors

We believe in the road less traveled, even if it isn’t a road at all.

We believe getting there isn’t half the fun; it’s all the fun.

We believe we could get where we’re going faster, but we wouldn’t be better when we got there.

We believe anything worth doing well isn’t for everyone.

We believe being different makes all the difference.

Pushing the limit is the norm, not the exception. 

And speaking another language brings us together – and yet sets us apart.

We believe that confidence is the true measure of wealth.

We believe the sea is fickle soul who will earn your respect.

We believe the stars in the night sky are there for a reason.

We believe what you see on the water will change the way you see life on land.

We believe people who don’t sail are missing something. 

We believe we can change that.

We are sailors.  Join us.

Office and Operations

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Volunteers

Honorary Advisory Board

Board of Directors   

Board Emeritus

Youth Advisory Board  

Public Support

• The State of Maryland has provided the National Sailing Hall of Fame with 6,000 square-foot waterfront property and 300 feet of newly renovated dock space. The City of Annapolis has provided the riparian rights for 230 feet of newly renovated dock space, 5,000 square-feet of outdoor exhibition space, and $250,000.

AFFILIATIONS

• NSHOF is affiliated with US Sailing
  

• 44 yacht clubs from 20 states and 120 individuals are Founding Members.

• Corporate sponsors include Rolex, Condé Nast, North Sails, Weems & Plath, Sailing World, Cruising World and UK-Halsey Sailmakers.

Partnerships

• NSHOF is a partner with the United States Naval Academy.

• NSHOF is partnered with The Gowrie Group to preserve America’s sailing legacy by gathering the stories that yacht clubs and sailing organizations have to tell, and presenting them to the public in digital and print formats for future generations to enjoy. Visit our Sailing Stories page to learn more.

FOUNDING MEMBERS 

• 44 yacht clubs from 20 states and 120 individuals are Founding Members.

SPONSORS

• Corporates sponsors include Rolex, Condé Nast, North Sails, Weems & Plath, Sailing World, Cruising World and UK-Halsey Sailmakers