First six inductees in the ISAF sailing hall of fame named
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Article Date: 2007-11-06
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The first six inductees in the newly created ISAF sailing hall of fame have been announced at a ceremony in Estoril in Portugal.
Fifteen-times world championship winner Paul Elvstrom; president of the Sail Training Association Sir Robin Knox-Johnson; record breaker Dame Ellen MacArthur; yacht designer Olin Stephens; boardsailing champion Barbara Kendall and the late Eric Tabarly, were named as the first six sailors to be honoured for their contribution to the sport.
His Majesty King Constantine of Greece, ISAF president of honour and honorary chairman of the ISAF sailing hall of fame, said: "One hundred years of sailing has created many worthy sailors, but tonight we are here to recognise a few that have made sailing their life.
"Their achievement has contributed to enhancing, promoting and evolving the sport of sailing, but overall they have amazed, influenced and inspired both on and off the water."
All six of the sailing stars were presented with a trophy to commemorate their induction
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