Cruising Club of America - Celebrates 2013 Award Winners at Annual Dinner

The Cruising Club of America is dedicated to offshore cruising, voyaging and the “adventurous use of the sea” through efforts to improve seamanship, the design of seaworthy yachts, safe yachting procedures and environmental awareness. Now in its 90th year, the club has 11 stations throughout the U.S., Canada and Bermuda, with approximately 1200 members who are qualified by their experience in offshore passage making. In even-numbered years, the CCA organizes the Newport to Bermuda Race in conjunction with the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Through the club’s Bonnell Cove Foundation, grants are made to 501 (c)(3) organizations for safety at sea and environment of the sea projects.

Blue Water Medal: Jeanne Socrates (left) accepts the 2013 Blue Water Medal from Cruising Club of America Commodore Frederic T. Lhamon (right) for her completion of a solo nonstop circumnavigation of the world on her third attempt (Photo Credit CCA/Dan Nerney).

Far Horizons Award: The Cruising Club of America Commodore Frederic T. Lhamon (center) presents the 2013 Far Horizons Award to Tom and Dorothy Wadlow for an admirable 18 years and 75,000 miles of cruising (Photo Credit CCA/Dan Nerney).

Richard S. Nye Trophy: The Cruising Club of America Commodore Frederic T. Lhamon (left) presents the 2013 Richard S. Nye Trophy to Stephen E. Taylor (right) for sharing with the club his meritorious service and extensive cruising experience (Photo Credit CCA/Dan Nerney).

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