Vilas Literary Prize to Richard B. Wilson in 2009

Richard B. Wilson for his story, "Race France to France, leaving Antarctica to Starboard," his tale of the Vendee Globe solo non-stop race around the world aboard his Open 60, Great American III at age 58.

Award

Vilas Prize

Year

2009

Recipient

Richard B. Wilson

Recipient Name

Richard B. Wilson

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.