Vilas Literary Prize to Peter M. Passano in 1999

Vilas Literary Prize to Peter M. Passano in 1999

Peter M. Passano for chronicles of his long distance cruising on steel cutter, Sea Bear, from California to Australia, and single-handed from New Zealand to the Falklands. His description of storms makes you grip your chair, and his writing has just the right mix of humor and salinity.
Award
Vilas Prize
Year
1999
Recipient
Peter M. Passano
Recipient Name
Peter M. Passano

Prior Recipients

Charles H. Vilas Literary Prize

In memory of Charles H. Vilas, member for 50 years, assistant editor and editor of the Cruising Club News for 20 years, club historian for 10 years and winner of the Nye Trophy, the Governing Board established in 1991 the Charles H. Vilas Literary Prize.

A commemorative plaque is to be awarded by the Governing Board to a member who makes an outstanding contribution to Voyages (formerly the Cruising Club News) in the form of an article or articles, photographs or chronicle. The prize may be awarded as often as annually, but need not be made each year.