Eight Bells: John Ruf
The sailing community honors the life of John Ruf, a determined competitor, Paralympic medalist, World Champion, and lifelong advocate for the sport whose resilience inspired sailors around the…
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Eight Bells: Osmond Joseph “OJ” Young
Osmond Joseph “OJ” Young was born on April 2, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away on July 4, 2026, in Shoreacres, Texas, which he called home…
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Eight Bells: John Ripard Sr.
John Ripard Sr, the Honorary President of the Royal Malta Yacht Club and one of the founding figures of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, died on July 1,…