2007 Special Award to Roger Swanson and Gaynelle Templin

2007 Special Award to Roger Swanson and Gaynelle Templin

Roger Swanson and Gaynelle Templin for their successful transit of the Northwest Passage in their 57' ketch, Cloud Nine. After unsuccesful attempts in 1994 and 2005 which were blocked by ice, their persistence was rewarded in 2007 and they became the first American yacht to complete the passage in an east to west direction in one season at the end of a 73 day, 6,600 mile voyage.
Award
Special
Year
2007
Recipient
Gaynelle Templin
Recipient Name
Roger Swanson and Gaynelle Templin

Prior Recipients

For 2006 the Board of Governors has authorized a Special Recognition Award for meritorious service to the sailing community in the development of the Airmail/Sailmail/Winlink high frequency radio systems. The systems they developed enable those at sea to send and receive e-mails as well as weather information, thereby contributing to increased safety at sea. Thousands of sailors are now utilizing these systems and benefiting from their efforts and accomplishments.