Class of 2016

Philip Edward
"Ed" Baird

“Try your hardest and enjoy what you’re doing.”

May 17, 1958 —
Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Florida

Malin Burnham

“I’ve always been student of something.”

November 12, 1927 —
Birthplace: San Diego, California

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

William Peter
"Bill" Ficker

“I believe we learn a lot if we listen.”

December 12, 1927 - March 13, 2017
Birthplace: Pomona, California

Harriet Electa Search
"Exy" Johnson

“The Magistrate is tall and strong, would be noticeable in any group, and is a born sailor. He has a rare sense of humor, but also a dignity and air of authority which have won him the respect of his people.”
— By Electa Search Johnson,  from "A Visit to Pitcairn, The Lonely Isle of Mutiny" — The New York Times , 6-24-1934.

August 17, 1909 – November 9, 2004
Birthplace: Rochester, New York

Irving McClure Johnson

“Romance is a powerful disease.”

July 4, 1905 - January 2, 1991
Birthplace: Hadley, Massachussetts

Robert LeGrand
"Bob" Johnstone III

“I’m blessed to pursue my passion as a business.”

March 8, 1934 —
Birthplace: Glen Ridge, New Jersey

Rodney Stuart
"Rod" Johnstone

“Half the pleasure of owning any boat is looking at it.”

Thomas James
"Tom" Perkins

“If there is no risk, you have already missed the boat."

January 7, 1932 — June 7, 2016
Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

David Charles
"Dave" Ullman

“The goal on a boat is to surround yourself with people better than you.”

January 6, 1946 —
Birthplace: Newport Beach, California